Mufasa: The Lion King" Teaser Unveiled: Origins, New Songs, Star Cast Revealed!
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Disney unveils first trailer for 'Mufasa: The Lion King', directed by Barry Jenkins, with a release date of December 20, 2024.
The film boasts a high-profile cast including Donald Glover, Beyoncé, and Mads Mikkelsen.
'Mufasa: The Lion King' will explore the titular character's origin story and Simba's cub's attempts to emulate his grandfather.
Following its theatrical run, the movie will become available on the Disney+ streaming platform.
The trailer highlights the pivotal relationship and eventual conflict between Mufasa and a young Scar.
Lin-Manuel Miranda contributes new songs, hinting at the film's potential to kickstart a new series of related movies.
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