Mufasa: The Lion King Official Trailer Reaction (Donald Glover, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Beyoncé)

Our hosts check out the official trailer for Mufasa: The Lion King!
About Mufasa: The Lion King:
Mufasa: The Lion King is an upcoming American musical drama film directed by Barry Jenkins from a screenplay by Jeff Nathanson. Produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Pastel Productions, the film is photorealistic animated, and both a prequel and sequel to the 2019 remake of the 1994 film The Lion King. Donald Glover, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, John Kani, and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter reprise their roles from the remake; new cast members include Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Mads Mikkelsen, Thandiwe Newton, Tiffany Boone, Lennie James, and Knowles-Carter's daughter Blue Ivy Carter in her feature film debut.
Development on a prequel to The Lion King was confirmed in September 2020, with Jenkins attached to direct and Nathanson finishing a draft of the script. Pierre and Harrison Jr. were announced as the voice cast in August 2021, followed by further casting between September 2022 and April 2024. The film was officially announced when its official title was revealed in September 2022 at the 2022 D23 Expo announcement. Production on the film slowed down in July 2023 due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.
Mufasa: The Lion King is scheduled to be released in the United States by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures on December 20, 2024.
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[@andrewcabral963]

Making Mufasa and Scar adoptive siblings is a massive retcon because in the original animated film it was established they were blood related.

[@NerdSafari]

That's a very good point - it might seem like a subtle difference at first, but does contradict the original movie in a pretty significant way!

[@TheSpideyFan958]

Well this ain’t the original film

[@coolsteve1985]

The live action films are their own thing. They have nothing to do with the original animated films.

[@coolsteve1985]

My favorite character will always be Simba. And I think Mufasa The Lion King looks incredible! The movie looks really good. Much better than the 2019 movie.

[@Shayshay.91]

There is a short story that was released in 1994 from the lion king tale adventure series titled “a tale of two brothers” which I think this film could be based on because in this book, Rafiki is telling a story to Simbas child about Taka (scar)and Mufasa’s upbringing. Also in this book explains how Rafiki and zazu become part of the pride. So maybe we will get a glimpse into their back stories too. Disney are opening up a lion king universe which could also introduce more of the lion king family tree and other parallels.

[@NerdSafari]

Oh wow, we have never heard about that short story before, thanks for sharing this with us!!!

[@Shayshay.91]

@@NerdSafari you’re very welcome 🙂

[@Shayshay.91]

@@NerdSafari here are the titles to the 6 short story spin offs and the authors names. These short stories take place after the events of The Lion King. 1. A tale of two brothers - Alex Simmons. 2. Nala’s Dare - Joanne Barken. 3. Vulture shock - Judy Katschke. 4. Snake in the grass - Leslie McGuire. 5. Follow the leader - Page McBrier. 6. How true Zazu - Leslie McGuire.

[@c.k.student_aep]

New subscriber

[@NerdSafari]

Thank you!!! 😁

[@AlejandraCunin]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@EclipseGaming0417]

Kovu is my favorite!!

[@NerdSafari]

Ooooh, the prince consort of Pride Rock! Good choice!!!

[@catacat12]

One day, they will make Kovu side too, don't worry ❤

[@ferdouszulfiqur]

Love you guys reaction videos. Please react on Man with Pans Episode of America Got Talent in 2017. Thank you.

[@NerdSafari]

Thank you so much! And wow, we never get requests for reactions from 7 years ago, so we're intrigued! Adding it to our list of things to check out - if only we had more time to do these videos and get to everything!!!

[@avengersearthsmightiesther9777]

@@NerdSafari I think it wouldn't make sense, if Mufasa and Scar are not biological brothers, they shouldn't affect each other's throne.

[@markreid1656]

zira will be one of the white lions

[@NerdSafari]

Ah yes, and I think voiced by Mads Mikkelsen, or perhaps I'm confusing them!!!

[@angelagabathuler9199]

😂🎉😊😅