Disney's upcoming live-action prequel, Mufasa: The Lion King, presents the opportunity to solve some long-held mysteries about character backstories, the Pride Lands, and certain plot lines from the original story. Arriving 25 years after Disney's animated 1994 hit, The Lion King was remade in live-action in 2019, becoming a massive box office smash as it grossed over $1.6 billion worldwide. The Lion King remake saw a star-studded cast lend their voices to the beloved characters, with the likes of Beyoncé and Donald Glover taking over the roles of Nala and Simba. Following the 2019 film's commercial success, Disney confirmed a prequel movie entitled Mufasa: The Lion King.

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