Summary
AlthoughMufasa: The Lion Kingis focusing on the well-known character, Mufasa, the prequel won’t be entirely familiar as it seems to be changing the character dynamics between Mufasa and Scar. Set to premiere in December 2024,Mufasa: The Lion Kingis a Disney prequel musicalwhich will tell the origin story of Simba’s father, Mufasa. For the first time,audiences will come to understand how Mufasa became the king of the Pride Lands. More importantly, they will see how Mufasa and his brother Scar become mortal enemies. However, their relationship may not be as straightforward as it once seemed.
Typically, a prequel provides answers to questions that have been lingering since the original movie. When it comes toThe Lion King,viewers were made to love Mufasa, but never really understood his history. It was clear that he was royalty in the African wild, but the movie never explained why.Audiences can expectMufasa: The Lion Kingto finally shed light on this mystery. Yet, that isn’t all the movie is setting out to do. Based on the trailer, it seems thatMufasa: The Lion Kingwill introduce changes to the original story, specifically between Mufasa and Scar.
Mufasa: The Lion King Trailer Reveals Scar’s True Name & Returning Characters
Viewers can head back to the Pride Lands now, as Disney reveals the official full-length trailer for the upcoming prequel movie Mufasa: The Lion King.
Mufasa & Scar Are Not Brothers In The Lion King Prequel Movie
Mufasa Is An Orphan
At the recentD23 fan event, it was revealed thatMufasa and Scar are not actually brothers. InThe Lion King,it was implied that Scar and Mufasa were siblings, as Scar was considered to be Simba’s uncle, and in turn, had a right to the throne. However,Mufasa: The Lion Kingis completely changing this dynamic. According toMufasa: The Lion Kingtrailers, Mufasa is not the son of royalty, but is an orphan who is adopted by Scar’s family. In this way, Scar is the true heir to the Pride Lands.
Mufasa: The Lion King’scast includes Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Donald Glover, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, and more.
This change provides a wholenew side to Mufasa’s backstory. Before, all audiences knew about him was that he was a king, and well-respected among his peers. However, with the new knowledge thatMufasa was not always destined to be king, there are more questions than answers. The movie will now have to explain where Mufasa comes from and how he became king. It seems likely that a conflict will arise between Mufasa and Scar that will tear them and their family apart. Ultimately, Scar and Mufasa’s relationship will be at the crux of this film.
Mufasa & Scar Not Being Related Changes The Lion King
Mufasa Is Not The Heir But The Usurper
In many ways, this new information aboutMufasa: The Lion Kingchanges so much aboutThe Lion King’slore. Originally, Scar’s claim to the throne felt unjust, as Simba was the true heir of Mufasa, who was king. However, now it seems that Scar really was the one who was supposed to be king, regardless of Mufasa’s line of succession. In fact, Scar was supposed to be king before Mufasa was. In this way, the morals ofThe Lion Kingbecome a bit skewed. The argument about who deserves the throne is much more complicated after learning about Mufasa’s past.
This leads to interesting questions about how exactly Mufasa takes the role of king.
Mufasa’s entire role is somewhat changed byMufasa: The Lion King.Rather than being the rightful heir to the Pride Lands,Mufasa could now be considered a usurper.The Lion Kingis no longer about a fight between brothers for the throne, but a story about the true heir trying and failing to take back his destiny. Of course, Scar’s evil tendencies would make him a poor leader, but it cannot be denied that he should have been king by blood. This leads to interesting questions about how exactly Mufasa takes the role of king.
Disney’s New Mufasa Backstory Risks Making Him The Villain
Mufasa May Not Be As Good As Previously Thought
Overall, Mufasa going from orphan to king implies that there may be an unfair scenario that occurs between Mufasa and Scar. Perhaps Scar was always evil, which made Mufasa becoming king a good thing. However, it seems more likely that Mufasa and Scar start out as good characters who bond as brothers, but who are torn apart by something. That something could be Mufasa taking the throne. In this way,Scar’s villainy would not be random, but a direct cause of Mufasa’s betrayal. Ultimately,Mufasa: The Lion Kingmay make audiences root for Scarrather than Mufasa.
In the end,Mufasa: The Lion Kingis likely going to tell a very interesting and unexpected storyabout the life of Mufasa and Scar. Everything that audiences thought they knew aboutThe Lion Kingis likely to go out the window with this prequel story. Mufasa may become more of a villain, and Scar may get something of a redemption arc, if not an understandable villain backstory.Mufasa: The Lion Kingis sure to make waves when it finally premieres in December 2024.
Mufasa: The Lion King
Cast
Mufasa: The Lion King explores the origins of the beloved character Mufasa, focusing on his youth as a lost cub who encounters Taka, a royal heir. Their meeting initiates an epic journey of self-discovery and destiny, featuring a group of misfit companions navigating the challenges of their world.
