The Lion King offers an origin story for Simba’s father, Mufasa, charting his journey from an orphaned cub to the king of the Pride Lands. The film introduces a new generation of fans to the beloved tale,

Families looking for a lighthearted theater experience during their Christmas vacation are in luck: a new Lion Kingmovie is out.

Mufasa: The Lion King might be named after the iconic character, but Mufasa isn’t the only one whose backstory the movie explores. Instead, the movie works as sort of a tale of the past told by Rafiki to Kiara,

The Lion King explores significant parts of Mufasa and Scar’s early lives, providing insights into their relationship and personal histories. While the film answers many questions about their backstories,

Dan Slevin reviews a prequel for the popular Disney musical franchise, directed by Oscar winner Barry Jenkins and featuring the voices of Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Tiffany Boone.

The Lion King' is in theaters now. Here's when we can expect 'The Lion King' prequel to be streaming on Disney+.