Mufasa: The Lion King

Savannah sunset, acacia trees, a cub's cry. A young lion meets a future king, an unlikely bond forms, a pride's fate hangs. Barry Jenkins brings a fresh eye to a classic tale.

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Barry Jenkins directed Mufasa: The Lion King in 2024. See Barry Jenkins's full filmography, where to start with Barry Jenkins, or where to go after you've seen everything by Barry Jenkins.

Mufasa: The Lion King was released in 2024 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 118 minutes.