Mufasa: The Lion King, a prequel to the Lion King, will roar into theaters on December 20. The film explores Mufasa's origins. It features a star-studded voice cast, including Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr. The Hindi version boasts Shreyas Talpade's return as Timon. The film is expected to stream on Disney Plus Hotstar after its theatrical run. Early reviews praise the animation and heartwarming story. The film is directed by Barry Jenkins and has a budget of 200 million.