$720 Million Disney Smash Hit of 2024 Now Streaming!

In 2024, the big-eared studio celebrated the 30th anniversary of “The Lion King,” heralded by our readers as the greatest Disney movie ever. The beloved lions made a spectacular comeback with a brand-new story in the form of a prequel.

Narrated through flashbacks by the wise baboon Rafiki, the story of Mufasa follows an orphaned lion cub, alone and desolate, who one day meets the amiable Taka, heir to a royal lineage.

This chance encounter marks the beginning of an adventure filled with trials for a small group of “outcasts” who come together in search of their destiny. Their bonds of friendship are put to the test as they must unite to escape a deadly and menacing foe.

Before Simba, there was…

The task of directing Mufasa fell to Barry Jenkins, an Oscar-winning filmmaker known for “Moonlight.” Despite this being his first foray into animation, the choice was somewhat natural given his consistent focus on the African diaspora in various forms. In Mufasa, he also delves into themes of heritage, friendship, and love.

His efforts—and those of his team—paid off. Mufasa was a blockbuster hit in cinemas around the globe. In France alone, over five million viewers flocked to theaters to experience the Lion King prequel. The film was well-received, as evidenced by its 3.8/5 rating on AlloCiné.

Globally, Mufasa earned Disney over 700 million dollars, reaffirming that this type of photorealistic animation has strong potential among fans. For instance, the 2019 remake of The Lion King surpassed one billion dollars worldwide.

With its cutting-edge digital imagery, brand new songs, and epic storytelling, Mufasa is a must-see for fans of the iconic Disney film. And it’s available starting today on Disney+ featuring voices like Tahar Rahim, Gwendal Marimoutou, Ryan Bensetti, and more.