December is here at last—bringing with it the highly anticipated big-screen debut of MUFASA: THE LION KING on Dec. 20!
To celebrate, a new “Music of Mufasa” featurette and exhibition posters are now available, and Walt Disney Records reveals the Dec. 13 release date of the songs only and deluxe versions of Disney’s MUFASA: THE LION KING original motion picture soundtrack. The soundtrack is available to pre-add and pre-order now.
The original songs were written by Grammy®, Tony®, and Emmy® Award winner and Kennedy Center Honor® recipient Lin-Manuel Miranda and produced by Grammy Award winner Mark Mancina and Lin-Manuel Miranda, with additional music and performances by Lebo M.
Said Miranda, “The Lion King’ has an incredible musical legacy with music from some the greatest songwriters around, and I’m humbled and proud to be a part of it. It’s been a joy working alongside Barry Jenkins to bring Mufasa’s story to life, and we can’t wait for audiences to experience this film in theaters.”
The album was produced by Miranda, Mancina and Grammy Award winner and Walt Disney Music President Tom MacDougall. The score, which will be included in the Deluxe version of the soundtrack, was composed by Tony Award winner and composer Dave Metzger.
The MUFASA: THE LION KING Original Soundtrack track list follows:
“Ngomso” Performed by Lebo M
“Milele” Performed by Anika Noni Rose and Keith David
“I Always Wanted A Brother” Performed by Braelyn Rankins, Theo Somulo, Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison, Jr.
“Bye Bye” Performed by Mads Mikkelsen, Joanna Jones and Folake Olowofoyeku
“We Go Together” Performed by Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Tiffany Boone, Preston Nyman and Kagiso Lediga
“Tell Me It’s You” Performed by Aaron Pierre and Tiffany Boone
“Brother Betrayed” Performed by Kelvin Harrison Jr.
About MUFASA: THE LION KING
Exploring the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands, MUFASA: THE LION KING enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick.
Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny—their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe.
Cast of MUFASA: THE LION KING
The film stars Aaron Pierre (Mufasa), Kelvin Harrison Jr. (Taka/Scar), Tiffany Boone (Sarabi), Kagiso Lediga (Young Rafiki), Preston Nyman (Zazu), Mads Mikkelsen (Kiros), Thandiwe Newton (Eshe), Lennie James (Obasi), Anika Noni Rose (Afia), and Keith David (Masego).
MUFASA: THE LION KING also stars John Kani (Rafiki), Seth Rogen (Pumbaa), Billy Eichner (Timon), Donald Glover (Simba), Blue Ivy Carter (Kiara), Braelyn Rankins (Young Mufasa), Theo Somolu (Young Taka), Folake Olowofoyeku, Joanna Jones, Thuso Mbedu, Sheila Atim, Abdul Salis, Dominique Jennings, and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter (Nala).
Blending live-action filmmaking techniques with photoreal computer-generated imagery, the all-new feature film is produced by Adele Romanski & Mark Ceryak, and executive produced by Peter Tobyansen.
MUFASA: THE LION KING releases only in theaters Dec. 20, 2024. Tickets are now on sale!
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