Hemostly used it to further Simba’s character development.

As a child, Simba wanted the throne, mostly for the perks and benefits to him.

Ultimately, Simba wasn’t chosen in the same way that Mufasa was.

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A young lion looking scared in Mufasa The Lion King

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

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

Young Mufasa nestling into older lions in Mufasa The Lion King

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Mufasa: The Lion King