Instead, Mufasa explains the lands “belong to no one.”

It is the responsibility of the king to take care of the lands and everyone the light touches.

This is a direct reversal of Kiros' motivations, with Mufasa taking the philosophy as a noble purpose.

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By contrast, Kiros and Scar were driven by the power the position afforded them.

Mufasa, Rafiki, Sarabi, and Taka face away from the camera as they look at a gorgeous mountain landscape in Mufasa The Lion King

Scar in The Lion King for Be Prepared and Taka in Mufasa

Mufasa: The Lion King explores the origins of the beloved character Mufasa, focusing on his youth as a lost cub who encounters Taka, a royal heir. Their meeting initiates an epic journey of self-discovery and destiny, featuring a group of misfit companions navigating the challenges of their world.

Simba and Mufasa look out to the Pride Lands in The Lion King 2019

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