With just over a week until the release of “Mufasa: The Lion King”, Disney hosted a world premiere event at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, which was attended by the cast and crew of the film, along with special guests.

“Mufasa: The Lion King” sees Rafiki telling the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone, until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny—their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe. 

The star-studded event welcomed cast members Aaron Pierre (Mufasa), Kelvin Harrison Jr. (Taka), Tiffany Boone (Sarabi), Kagiso Lediga (Young Rafiki), Preston Nyman (Zazu), Blue Ivy Carter (Kiara), John Kani (Rafiki), Seth Rogen (Pumbaa), Billy Eichner (Timon), Anika Noni Rose (Afia), Keith David (Masego), Braelyn Rankins (Mufasa Cub), Theo Somolu (Taka Cub), Beyoncé Knowles Carter (Nala), Folake Olowofoyeku (Amara) and Thuso Mbedu (Junia).

Joining them for the celebration were filmmakers Barry Jenkins (directed by), Jeff Nathanson (screenplay by), Adele Romanski and Mark Ceryak (produced by), Joi McMillon (editor), Lin-Manuel Miranda (original songs by), Lebo M (additional music and vocal performances by) and Dave Metzger (original score by), among a host of special guests.

Here are some photos from the “Mufasa: The Lion King” world premiere:

The film features an all-star roster of talent, including Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., John Kani, Tiffany Boone, Kagiso Lediga, Preston Nyman, Mads Mikkelsen, Thandiwe Newton, Lennie James, Anika Noni Rose, Keith David, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Donald Glover, Blue Ivy Carter, Braelyn Rankins, Theo Somolu, Folake Olowofoyeku, Joanna Jones, Thuso Mbedu, Sheila Atim, Abdul Salis, Dominique Jennings and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. Blending live-action filmmaking techniques with photoreal computer-generated imagery, the all-new feature film is directed by Barry Jenkins, produced by Adele Romanski & Mark Ceryak, and executive produced by Peter Tobyansen. 

This new movie features original songs by award-winning songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda, original score by Dave Metzger and additional music and vocal performances by Lebo M.

“Mufasa: The Lion King” is coming to cinemas on December 20th 2024, and it will be coming to Disney+ in 2025.

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Roger Palmer

Roger has been a Disney fan since he was a kid and this interest has grown over the years. He has visited Disney Parks around the globe and has a vast collection of Disney movies and collectibles. He is the owner of What's On Disney Plus & DisKingdom. Email: Roger@WhatsOnDisneyPlus.com Twitter: Twitter.com/RogPalmerUK Facebook: Facebook.com/rogpalmeruk

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