Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen lend their voices to Timon and Pumbaa in the 2019 remake of The Lion King and 2024’s Mufasa: The Lion King. Just like the original versions of these characters in the 1994 animated movie,

Based on previous Disney releases, Mufasa will likely be streaming on Disney+ in March or April, but the time frame may be shortened by the film's box office performance

By the end of Mufasa: The Lion King, the lore of the villain has been changed in numerous ways, including: how he sustained his eye scar; why he grew resentful towards Mufasa’s title as King of the Pride Lands; and, most significantly, his relation to Mufasa .

Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen lend their voices to Timon and Pumbaa in the 2019 remake of The Lion King and 2024’s Mufasa: The Lion King. Just like the original versions of these characters in the 1994 animated movie,

Perhaps it wouldn’t warrant such constant comparison to the original if not for its exorbitant reliance on callbacks and references, which seem to suggest that it cannot stand on its

Eshe teaches Mufasa the ways of the wild. Taka is given a less strenuous education. Though competitive, Taka and Mufasa remain devoted friends. Their idyllic days are abruptly interrupted when a pride led by Kiros (Mads Mikkelsen) brings violence to the valley.

Several familiar voices are lent to familiar faces in 'Mufasa: The Lion King' like Donald Glover and Beyoncé, but new faces feature too.

The circle of life goes on, and on, and on in "Mufasa: The Lion King," a needless furthering of "The Lion King" mythos which treads the same waters as this story has already traversed.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. It's the circle of life, and it moves us all – some of us, anyway – to the theater and back. Disney's "Mufasa: The Lion King" is showing now,

This movie is as much about Scar, one of the greatest Disney villains, as it is about Mufasa, the title character. Read why.