A good prequel should always make the original work even better, and in some ways, this is precisely what Mufasa's story did ...

Narrator: Twenty-five years after roaring into theaters, "The Lion King" is back ... fix some mistakes from the original version. Take Rafiki. In one scene in the 1994 film, he and Simba argue ...

Quincey Reese Thursday, July 13, 2023 4:00 p.m. | Thursday, July 13, 2023 4:00 p.m. An avid “Lion King” fan, Angelina Angelcyk was thrilled when she was selected to play Rafiki the baboon in ...

Discover the origins of Rafiki, the wise mandrill we know and love, as Mufasa: The Lion King explores his younger days. With a spark of curiosity and strength, young Rafiki begins his journey as a ...

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 ...

Mufasa: The Lion King’s stars include Aaron Pierre (Mufasa), Kelvin Harrison Jr. (Taka), John Kani (Rafiki), Seth Rogen (Pumbaa), Billy Eichner (Timon), Tiffany Boone (Sarabi), Donald Glover ...

Mufasa: The Lion King chronicles the rise of Simba's dad and includes songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda. In the film, Rafiki fills in Simba and Nala's daughter, Kiara -- played by Beyoncé's daughter ...