“A Promising Future Ahead”: First Reactions to Mufasa May Alter Your Perspective on The Lion King Prequel

Exciting First Reactions to Mufasa: The Lion King

The initial audience responses to Mufasa: The Lion King are surfacing on social media platforms, generating a wave of excitement. Building on the remarkable success of the 2019 remake of The Lion King, this prequel dives into Mufasa’s early adventures and his complex relationship with Taka, who is poised to inherit a royal legacy.

Following the film’s premiere, attendees have taken to X (formerly Twitter) to share their thoughts. Here are some insightful reactions:

Lin Manuel Miranda is a force of nature. Amazing music doesn’t do justice to describe how pleasant the new melodies are. A perfect addition to the iconic Lion King saga, honoring the past while paving a bright new road for the future. #MUFASAthelionking pic.twitter.com/k2EJ9lpFBI
— Atom (@theatomreview) December 10, 2024

#MufasaTheLionKing is the perfect prequel. So beautifully crafted. The songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda and the score are absolutely divine and music to the ears. Pure joy. pic.twitter.com/o1smc9waiB
— Jazz Tangcay (@jazzt) December 10, 2024

#MufasaTheLionKing is an unexpected blood-thirsty prequel w/ stunning visuals and cinematography but contains subpar songs that don’t advance a contrived story. It’s fine for those interested learning about Mufasa and Taka’s origins. At least the humor provides laughs and levity. pic.twitter.com/VOdj8WUvwE
— iammichaeljlee.bsky.social (@IamMichaelJLee) December 10, 2024

#MufasaTheLionKing left me speechless. Its story makes you question destiny. Expertly written & crafted, it adds depth to #TheLionKing, enhancing characters we thought we knew. The visual effects are astounding. pic.twitter.com/p6pwcfD7Wj
— Dana Abercrombie (@sagesurge) December 10, 2024

Pleased to say #MufasaTheLionKing is really good! But what else would you expect from Barry Jenkins? A biblical exploration of destiny brilliantly disguised as an origin story for Mufasa and Scar. Entertaining, visually stunning, and Lin-Manuel Miranda’s music did not disappoint! pic.twitter.com/NrSCM4F5yu
— Dempsey Pillot (@DempseyPillot) December 10, 2024

I really loved #MufasaTheLionKing. Disney brings us a new and original tale of these beloved characters, telling two parallel stories and correcting elements that didn’t work in the 2019 remake. Lion King fans: there are many references to the original trilogy. The music is outstanding! pic.twitter.com/RUjRooxRLJ
— Joaquín Teodoro (@elreportedehoy) December 10, 2024

Be prepared! #MufasaTheLionKing occasionally suffers from a bout of prequelitis, but otherwise this movie functions as pleasantly diverting (though semi-tragic) family fare for the holiday season, with just enough drama, adventure, and laughs to fill its slightly overlong runtime. pic.twitter.com/KFMxgC0fiy
— LaughingPlace.com (@laughing_place) December 10, 2024

I’ll be the first to admit that a Lion King prequel was not something I was asking for, but the animation is incredible, the songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda are infectious, and the vocal performances make #Mufasa—dare I say—better than the 2019 version of Lion King. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/7osrCByx2E
— Chris Killian (@chriskillian) December 10, 2024

Stay tuned for more updates as they unfold!

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