The reviews for Mufasa: The Lion King are in, and the critic response to the film is mixed thus far. While the idea of a prequel to The Lion King sounded like a cynical move to expand the franchise, when Academy Award winner Barry Jenkins was brought on board to direct, it gave audiences hope for what the film could be. One would generally assume Mufasa: The Lion King would be the clear front-runner for the holiday box office, yet it faces tough competition from Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Disney was likely hoping critical reviews for Mufasa could drum up some excitement over the holiday season, and while it isn’t a total flop, it isn’t a win either.
’Mufasa: The Lion King’ reviews say it improves over 2019’s ‘The Lion King,’ but features lackluster songs and common prequel problems. Read More