The following contains spoilers for Mufasa: The Lion King, now playing in theatersMufasa: The Lion King adds new layers to a notable character dynamic in The Lion King and makes some elements of the earlier film more tragic in retrospect. Mufasa: The Lion King is the latest addition to The Lion King franchise, offering a new explanation for how Mufasa came to rule over the Pride Lands. This gives the story a chance to expand on the backstories and motivations of Mufasa: The Lion King‘s cast of characters, setting the stage for their evolution into their eventual forms for The Lion King. At times, this hurts the film’s overall sense of tension.

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