Screenwriter Jeff Nathanson breaks down how 'Mufasa,' now in theaters, connects back to original 'Lion King' saga.

From James Earl Jones’ moving farewell to a reimagined version of Pride Rock’s creation, Barry Jenkins’ Mufasa: The Lion King ...

and she expressed her desire to tell him the story of a great king, seemingly Mufasa. With no post-credit scene, there is currently no clarity about the future of The Lion King franchise.

There’s no question about that. Still, Mufasa: The Lion King doesn’t have a scene where Mufasa works against his brother’s wishes. On the contrary! So, turning into a homicidal maniac is not ...

That seems to be the only thing that can come between brothers, and in Mufasa: The Lion King, this universal truth ... This is a pivotal scene in the movie because it shows you the heart posture ...

Furthermore, the movie does not feature a post-credits scene, which is a popular trend among film franchises. Mufasa: The Lion King begins with Rafiki narrating the story of Mufasa to Simba and ...