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