Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) Directed by Barry Jenkins

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“the story will further explore the mythology of the characters, including Mufasa’s origin story. Moving the story forward while looking back conjures memories of The Godfather: Part II, set on the African plain”
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‘The Lion King’ Follow-Up Set With ‘Moonlight’ Director Barry Jenkins To Helm For Walt Disney Studios

EXCLUSIVE: The Walt Disney Studios has set Oscar winner Barry Jenkins to direct the studio’s follow-up to the 2019 blockbuster The Lion King. Jeff Nathanson, who scripted the last installment…

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The Lion King 2 to be directed by Moonlight's Barry Jenkins

The Oscar-winner will take on a follow-up to the 2019 hit Disney remake which will delve into the mythology of the characters

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