Mufasa: The Lion King begins with the young lion as an orphaned cub separated from his parents. He is found by another young lion, Taka, whose family reluctantly allows him to join their pride.

This is a bomb-proof project, boosted by the tremendous goodwill The Lion King franchise has generated over decades. With such a lucrative property, Disney takes no chances. Just as the 2019 film ...

The Lion King offers an origin story for Simba’s father, Mufasa, charting his journey from an orphaned cub to the king of the ...