Chronology
Mufasa, a lost and lonely child, meets a lovable lion named Taka, heir to a royal bloodline. A chance encounter sets off an expansive journey for a group of misfits in search of their destiny. From Solo: A Star Wars Story and Dreamgirls to The Three Musketeers, see Mufasa: The Lion King stars Donald Glover, Beyoncé, Mads Mikkelsen and more in TV and movie roles. James Earl Jones, who played Mufasa from 1994 to 2019, died at the age of 93 on September 9, 2024. When he was offered this role, he refused, and this film is dedicated to his memory.. Rafiki: [from trailer] This story begins far beyond the mountains and shadows. On the other side of the light, a lion was born without a drop of nobility in his blood. A lion that changes our lives forever. The earth will shake. Destiny awaits you.. Featured in AniMat’s Crazy Cartoon Cast: The Continuation of Life (2020)