MUFASA: THE LION KING Social Media Reactions Are In - Is The Prequel A Story Worth Telling?

MUFASA: THE LION KING Social Media Reactions Are In - Is The Prequel A Story Worth Telling?

Critics have weighed in on Mufasa: The Lion King following last night's world premiere in Hollywood, but is Barry Jenkins' prequel a worthy addition to Disney's catalogue of live-action adaptations?

By JoshWilding - Dec 10, 2024 07:12 AM EST
Filed Under: Disney
Source: Toonado.com

The first social reactions for Mufasa: The Lion King have clawed their way online following last night's world premiere and, for the most part, they're positively roar-some (sorry). 

It appears the prequel is a major improvement over 2019's The Lion King thanks to its original story and Lin-Manuel Miranda's (Hamilton) epic soundtrack. Complaints focus on possible pacing issues and the odd drawback that comes with any prequel.

Despite that, it sounds like we're in store for something special with this one and the praise being heaped on Barry Jenkins' movie overshadow any niggles critics might have. 

Heading into the holidays, Mufasa: The Lion King will go head-to-head with Sonic the Hedgehog 3 in what's expected to be a close battle. Neither Kraven the Hunter nor The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim will likely pose much competition after opening this weekend. 

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. 

Mufasa: The Lion King opens in theaters worldwide on December 20.

You can read through the first reactions in the X posts below (via Toonado.com).

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HenrySwanson
HenrySwanson - 12/10/2024, 7:50 AM
I’ve been alive for 34 years, but I’ve never heard someone use the word “Niggles”.
Vigor
Vigor - 12/10/2024, 8:32 AM
@HenrySwanson - according to Google- "cause slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or anxiety"

Prob some British thing. Say that in the Bronx and you'll get stitches 😂
newhire13
newhire13 - 12/10/2024, 8:39 AM
@HenrySwanson - Yeah, thought the same thing 🤨
dragon316
dragon316 - 12/10/2024, 9:04 AM
@HenrySwanson - here I was thinking millennial thing niggles 😂😂😂😂😂
TheFinestSmack
TheFinestSmack - 12/10/2024, 10:59 AM
@Vigor - "cause slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or anxiety"

I mean, that reflects the article author perfectly.
Matchesz
Matchesz - 12/10/2024, 7:59 AM
Disney social media reactions are the corniest
bobevanz
bobevanz - 12/10/2024, 8:12 AM
Disney is about to have 4 billion dollar movies in one year. 2025 and 2026 look AMAZING for the box office. MOVIE THEATERS ARE BACK BABY! If only I had a list of you goofs who thought this was the end.. morons lmao
MisterBones
MisterBones - 12/10/2024, 8:25 AM
“niggles”
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Vigor
Vigor - 12/10/2024, 8:31 AM
@MisterBones - lol I was like "what'd you call me"?
Arthorious
Arthorious - 12/10/2024, 8:38 AM
I miss 2D animated movies
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 12/10/2024, 8:39 AM
Cool , it’s nice to hear the mostly positive reactions thus far which I hope the reviews reflect aswell.

I wasn’t a fan of Favreau’s The Lion King but this does look better to me and just more appealing since it’s an original story that happens to be set in that world which I’m moreso for then just straight up shot by shot remakes as the former was…

Also , it helps that the animals can emote in this.

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BrainySleep
BrainySleep - 12/10/2024, 9:02 AM
We use niggles all the time innit
dragon316
dragon316 - 12/10/2024, 9:09 AM
Say it’s not worth niggles see this version are these same people said she hulk was good ? Disney live action lion king movies suck can’t see emotion in there faces that well lady and tramp show better emotion and jungle book niggles made my day.,

This version looks be lion king mixed with kimba white lion ?si=wli0TRnBRvFm5PUx
mrbaconsock
mrbaconsock - 12/10/2024, 10:08 AM
The original trilogy???
I guess
eagc1995
eagc1995 - 12/10/2024, 1:40 PM
Huh

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