Despite being made for children to enjoy, the classic isn't without its dark moments, with Mufasa's death due to a wildebeest ... including a similar musical score and nearly identical shots ...

The film recontextualizes one of The Lion King’s most tragic moments – the positioning of paws and claws that would later mark Mufasa’s death first appears as a moment of salvation when ...

But its audience score stands at a far more positive 89%. This enthusiasm became apparent in the weeks following Mufasa's disappointing debut in December, when it clashed with Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

As the Deseret News previously reported, “Mufasa” received lukewarm reviews from critics. The film currently has a score of 55% on ... Years Later and After His Death: ‘Timing Is Everything’ ...

“Mufasa” has reigned supreme at the global box office, but the “Lion King” prequel is lacking the bite of Disney’s prior live-action adaptations. The movie, a prequel to director Jon ...