Available now on Digital and coming to 4K and Blu-ray April 1st is the moving story about the legendary king of the Pride Lands– Mufasa: The Lion King. Read on to find out what bonus features are included when you bring home Mufasa.
Mufasa
Simba (Donald Glover) and Nala's (Beyoncé Knowles-Carter) are about the have another cub so they leave their daughter Kiara (Blue Ivy Carter) in the care of Timon (Billy Eichner), Pumbaa (Seth Rogen), and Rafiki (John Kani). When she gets scared during a storm, Rafiki decides to tell her a story about her grandfather. A young Mufasa (Braelyn Rankins) was separated from his parents after a massive flood swept across the land. Struggling to survive, he eventually meets Taka (Theo Somolu) and is adopted into a new family. When they got older, Mufasa (Aaron Pierre) and Taka (Kelvin Harrison Jr.) are forced from their home thanks to Kiros (Mads Mikkelsen), an albino lion who is hellbent on killing every other pride out there until his is the only one left. With nowhere else to go, Mufasa suggests they journey to Milele (a Swahili word meaning “forever”), a place his parents often talked about. Along the way they will meet Sarabi (Tiffany Boone), Rafiki (Kagiso Lediga), and Zazu (Preston Nyman). One brother will become the king he was meant to be while the other will become scarred both physically and mentally.
Viewed outside of Lion King canon, Mufasa is a moving story about the legendary king of the Pride Lands. It's a story about believing in yourself and the power of togetherness. The visuals are beautiful, showing off the varying terrain of Africa as the lions dance, sing, and prowl their way to Milele (the future home of Mufasa and his pride). The score is powerful as it calls back to Hans Zimmer's iconic work while the new songs are okay. Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr. have their own spin on the brothers while also staying true to the performances of the late James Earl Jones and Jeremy Irons. Overall, it is an improvement on the 2017 remake even if I wish it was more in line with the stories already told about these two lions.
Mufasa Bonus Features
Full Length Sing-Along – Sing along with your favorite songs while watching the movie with on-screen lyrics.
Finding Milele: The Making of Mufasa: The Lion King – Join visionary director Barry Jenkins and the cast of Mufasa: The Lion King on an epic journey to create a brand-new chapter in the story of The Lion King. Explore how the story was developed and the technology used to make Mufasa's world come to life.
Songs of the Savanna – Director Barry Jenkins and songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda sit down to discuss the excitement and challenges of creating the music for Mufasa: The Lion King.
Ostrich Eggs with Timon & Pumbaa – Timon and Pumbaa reveal fun facts and some of the hidden references in the movie.
Outtakes – Watch the cast having fun in the recording booth.
Deleted Scenes:
- Who's the Mole Rat?
- What Do You Feel in There?
- Have Faith in Her
- Taka's Dream
Music Video: “I Always Wanted a Brother” – Join Lin-Manuel Miranda and the cast of Mufasa: The Lion King as they perform “I Always Wanted A Brother” backstage at a film shoot.
Song Selections:
- Milele (First Rain)
- I Always Wanted a Brother
- Bye Bye
- We Go Together
- Tell Me It’s You
- Brother Betrayed
Protect the Pride – Learn how Disney and The Lion Recovery Fund are working to protect the pride and conserve lions in the wild.
*Bonus features may vary by product and retailer
Mufasa Giveaway
Three lucky winners will receive a digital code for Mufasa: The Lion King. Winners will be contacted via email and have 24 hours to respond.
