Mufasa’s Death In The Lion King Is Much More Tragic 30 Years Later Thanks To New Detail

warn! This article contains spoilers for Mufasa: The Lion King, new details revealed Mufasa: The Lion King Thirty years later, Simba’s father’s death is even more tragic. The new prequel reveals the origins of Mufasa and his brother Taka, providing an entertaining look back at how Mufasa became king of the Pride Lands and why his brother came to hate him to the point where future Scar meticulously Orchestrated his brother’s death (and attempted to kill his heir). However, a new reveal reveals why Mufasa never saw it coming.

Mufasa: The Lion King Directed by Barry Jenkins, it stars Aaron Pierre as young Mufasa and Kevin Harrison Jr. as Taka, who later becomes known as Scar. Starting life as a cub, it’s revealed that Taka is destined to become his own proud king, before meeting Mufasa, a cub like him who was recently separated from his family after a flood. However, the new prequel Reveals a key reason why Mufasa never saw the betrayal coming, making Scar’s murder of his brother all the more tragic 30 years after the original’s release lion king.

Mufasa’s prequel shows Scar saving him in similar circumstances to ‘River of the Lion King’

Taka saved Mufasa’s life more than once

After a flood separates Mufasa from his parents, baby Taka rescues a lion cub from a pair of crocodiles. Taka claws Mufasa to safety, which mirrors and darkly foreshadows their future and final encounter, with Taka/Scar sinking his claws into Mufasa and then having him trampled by wildebeest in the canyon. That is, Mufasa was deceived by Taka’s pride in their past, despite Taka’s father’s objections and his belief that Mufasa would one day betray his son, their future pride king.

Years later, a group of white lion outsiders and their king, Kyros (Mads Mikkelsen), kill Taka and Mufasa’s pride, then hunt down the two escaped brothers. Mufasa and Taka travel to the legendary Mirele (aka “Pride Land”) and meet Rafiki, Sarabi and Zazu. In a conflict with outsiders, Sarabi chooses Mufasa over Taka, which Taka considers a betrayal. This leads Taka to betray his brother and lead the White Lion directly to Mufasa to kill him, as he believes he was harmed first.

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That said, Taka eventually regretted his actions and sided with Mufasa, saving his brother again after Mufasa defeated Kiroth (Taka also got his signature scar) . This again reflects on Taka saving Mufasa when they were cubs, and his future betrayal. lion king. However, Taka’s resentment returned after the animals of the Pride Lands chose Mufasa as their king. Mufasa had no choice but to punish his brother for his attempted betrayal, refusing to banish his brother as the other animals proposed, but still gave him the name “Scar” as a permanent reminder of his shame.

Scar’s previous actions mean Mufasa fully believes he will be saved in The Lion King

He thought his brother would save him again

Mufasa screams in pain and hangs from a cliff in 2019's The Lion King

Sadly, Mufasa seems unaware that Scar would betray him. lion king. Given their history, the two brothers have saved each other’s lives on multiple occasions. mufasa. Likewise, Scar stabs his brother with his claws, which is exactly how he’s brought Mufasala to safety twice in the past. Mufasa knew Scar had saved him before, so he assumed his brother would do it again above the canyon. lion king.

“When Scar chooses to reveal his true identity and murder Mufasa to finally seize the throne, it’s surprising that he…”

Likewise, Scar plays his role well towards the end. Mufasa: The Lion King. Scar bowed his head in submission to the new king, looking like a remorseful brother regretting his own weakness and failure in trying to escape his brother. It also helps that he chooses to fight Mufasa before saving him. So he was surprised when Scar chose to reveal his true identity and murder Mufasa in order to finally seize the throne.

Mufasa’s death was even more tragic for him, and now the scar

Total betrayal (and Scar’s defense)

given Mufasa’s In a new context, one of the darkest animation moments in Disney history now becomes even more tragic. Mufasa and Taka have been in the same situation more than once, including the moment they first met and became brothers. Unfortunately, Mufasa trusts his brother far more than he should, even though Scar has been playing the role of deferential brother for some time. In fact, from his twisted perspective, Scar’s plan to kill his brother was a form of justice, he believed Mufasa betrayed him in the first place and “took” the lioness he wanted and believed his It is his right to rule.

Mufasa: The Lion King Now playing in theaters.

The Lion King Mufasa shows young Simba looking at adult Simba's reflection

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Mufasa: The Lion King is the prequel to the live-action remake of Disney’s original animated film “The Lion King.” The film will tell the story of Mufasa’s early years. Further plot details are currently being kept under wraps. The film will likely explore Mufasa and Scar’s relationship and how it became so strained. In the film, Timon and Pemba will return, with Billy Eicher and Seth Rogen reprising their roles.

Release date December 20, 2024

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Screenwriters Jeff Nathanson, Linda Woolverton, Erin Meche, Jonathan Roberts

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