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Even if the Marvel multiverse isn’t your thing, Disney+ has plenty of sequels, throwbacks, and feel-good hits worth streaming right now.

Disney+ isn’t just for Marvel diehards — which is good news, because I’ve never really been one. The whole superhero multiverse thing? Not really my speed. But even if you’re not lining up for every new Avengers drop, Disney+ still has a lot going for it right now. We’re talking big-screen sequels, throwback favorites, inspiring true stories, and one delightfully chaotic R-rated team-up that feels like it snuck in through a side door.

Whether you’re in the mood for something animated, emotional, or just flat-out fun, there’s something worth watching this week. So, here are my top 7 movies streaming on Disney+ right now.

Top 7 movies streaming on Disney+ right now:

No. 7: ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’

No. 6: ‘Moana 2’

No. 5: ‘Young Woman and the Sea’

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Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto has some of the most entertaining characters in anime. Kishimoto-san drew inspiration from several myths, celebrities, and pop culture figures to create his characters, giving them a lot of personality. Among these characters, Killer Bee stands out as a fan favorite due to his raps and wrestling-inspired combat.

While everyone loves Bee, few know that his creation may have been influenced by the WWE legend, Hulk Hogan. Hints from Kishimoto, such as Bee’s combat style, point to this inspiration, drawing a connection between Naruto’s rapper ninja and the wrestling legend.

Naruto’s Killer Bee is a badass, ya fool Killer Bee before facing Taka | Credits: Studio Pierrot

Killer Bee of the Hidden Cloud village is one of the few people in Naruto known as the Jinchuriki, people with creatures known as the Tailed Beasts sealed inside them. Bee, in particular, was the host of the Eight Tails.

Deadline’s Most Valuable Blockbuster tournament has returned, and as you’ll see from the most profitable films of 2024, a movie’s game doesn’t end at the box office. Rather, its downstream revenues and subsequent home windows must be taken into account. Streaming continues to be a wildcard: While traditional motion picture studios such as Disney, Warner Bros, Sony, Paramount and Universal rely on lucrative pay two and pay three streamer deals to catapult their slates into the black, those streamers who’ve embraced theatrical (specifically Amazon MGM Studios and Apple Original Films) have a clandestine metric as to how they evaluate a movie’s post-cinema success. By traditional studio P&l standards, some of those releases would be considered flops. Given that, Apple and Amazon are excluded from this year’s survey. The Most Valuable Blockbuster series runs later rather than sooner as we gather the best data possible...

BTS member Jin will unveil his second solo effort, Echo, on May 16. The album follows his solo debut, Happy, which arrived in November.

A press release notes that Echo “offers Jin’s perspective on universal life experiences, capturing everyday emotions with warmth and sincerity. Built on dynamic band sounds, the album showcases his versatile vocals across a spectrum of moods and styles. It reflects a deeper layer of vocal maturity and personal storytelling that underscores Jin’s evolving artistry.” More details will be announced in the coming weeks.

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What do The Fox and the Hound, Fantasia, and The Manchurian Candidate all have in common? They're all movies the cast and crew of Mufasa: The Lion King would place next to the Disney prequel's physical release on their shelves. Barry Jenkins's box-office-busting photorealistic animated musical drama is coming to store shelves on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on April 1, and to celebrate, Collider can share an exclusive video with the stars involved talking through what films deserve to sit with their creation. Whether for sentimental reasons, a Disney connection, or because they prefer to be neat and alphabetized, each person featured has a different answer for how they're displaying the new release with the movies they own.

The video opens with one of the film's two stars, Kelvin Harrison Jr., who plays Taka/Scar. Considering Mufasa is all about brothers, he thinks The Fox and the Hound...

Mufasa: The Lion King Worldwide Box Office (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Mufasa: The Lion King, released in the cinemas last year, was a significant box office success. It worried people when Mufasa opened with low numbers at the US box office. Despite a weak plot, it showed the power of family movies and great visuals. It is suffering at the box office now because of its digital streaming, and as it prepares to bid goodbye at the cinemas, let’s take a quick look at how much the movie is trailing behind its blockbuster predecessor, The Lion King.

The Lion King was released in 2019, and it is a photorealistically animated remake of the traditionally animated 1994 film. It was a huge box office success and is also one of the highest-grossing animated films of all time. It was directed by Jon Favreau featuring the voices of Donald Glover, Seth Rogen, Chiwetel Ejiofor,...

Welcome to the Gold Ticket, your VIP guide to the best of award-worthy pop culture for the weekend ahead, curated by the Gold Derby team of experts. (March 28 - March 30)

The main stream: The Studio

It’s not cinema, it's TV.

Created by Seth Rogen and his frequent collaborator Evan Goldberg alongside Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, and Frida Perez, The Studio takes viewers behind the scenes of an embattled movie studio after a reshuffling of power puts Rogen's Matt Remick, a cinephile with the best intentions, at the top of the mountain. The 10 episode series — the first two episodes of which are now streaming on Apple TV+ — reveals how the proverbial sausage is (or is not) made and how the quest for great art is complicated by money and ego in a uniquely funny series that should appeal to everyone regardless of their familiarity with the so-called "industry."

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Even when paired against the speedsters of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 in December, Mufasa: The Lion King legged out an impressive showing at the box office with $254.1 million domestically and $719.7 million worldwide. Director Barry Jenkins’ Lion King prequel was also powered by Lin-Manuel Miranda’s catchy soundtrack, and by the charismatic vocal performances from the cast.

Braelyn Rankins and Theo Somolu lent their voices to the young versions of Mufasa and Taka in the film, and they also performed on the movie’s breakout song, “I Always Wanted a Brother.” To celebrate the prequel now streaming on Disney+, the two actors reunited on Zoom to talk about performing their unexpected hit, how they finally got to work together at the same time, and which version of The Lion King reigns supreme in their hearts. (Watch our interview above and an exclusive clip from Mufasa's bonus features below.)

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Mufasa: The Lion King is now streaming on Disney+. Directed by Barry Jenkins, Mufasa is a prequel to 2019’s The Lion King, itself a remake of the 1994 animated classic. The film follows the brotherhood between a young Mufasa and Taka, who later becomes Scar.

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The film stars Aaron Pierre as Mufasa and Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Taka, with Blue Ivy Carter making her voice acting debut as Kiara.

Ott Releases March 2025 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

This week’s streaming lineup is packed with exciting picks! On Hotstar, we’ve got three titles, two in English and one in Tamil. First up, a gripping story about two brothers, followed by a reality series diving into the personal lives of internet stars. And finally, a thrilling revenge drama. Netflix also brings three fresh titles, two in English and one in Hindi, while Apple TV+ takes us behind the scenes of the entertainment industry with two series: one about a film studio and another set in the gaming world. Curious to know all the titles? Scroll down for the full list.

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Release Date: March 28

Mufasa: The Lion King tells the backstory of Simba’s father, Mufasa, and Taka (later known as Scar). It follows their journey as an orphaned cub and a prince cub who...

The follow-up to 2019’s ‘The Lion King’ tells Mufasa’s origin story and features original music from Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Every hero has an origin story, and Disney isn’t leaving Pride Rock unturned.

Rafiki, Timon, and Pumbaa take over storytime in “Mufasa: The Lion King,” last year’s follow-up to 2019’s “The Lion King.” Both a prequel and a sequel told through flashbacks, Simba and Nala’s young cub learns about her grandfather’s history, from orphaned cub to king of the Pride Lands. “Mufasa: The Lion King” makes its streaming debut exclusively on Disney+ this Wednesday, March 26— learn the legend with a subscription to Disney+!

How to watch ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ When: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 3:01 a.m. Et TV: Disney+ Stream: Watch with a 30-day free trial to Disney+ From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a Vpn. Everything you need to know to stream ‘Mufasa: The Lion King...

Mufasa: The Lion King roared into theaters as one of the biggest blockbusters of the 2024 holiday season, raking in an impressive $709 million. Released on December 20, 2024, in the United States by Walt Disney, this highly anticipated film drew audiences in droves, captivating hearts and bringing families together.

Simba from The Lion King 1994 | Credits: Disney

It serves as a prequel to the beloved 2019 animated adaptation, The Lion King, which was based on the rich narrative of the original 1994 classic. Now, the animated Walt Disney paragon is all set to be released for streaming on Disney+ on March 26 for those who missed it in the theatres.

Disney+ has set the Ott premiere date of Mufasa: The Lion King (L-r): Mufasa (voiced by Aaron Pierre), Eshe (Thandiwe Newton), and Taka (Kelvin Harrison Jr.) in Disney’s live-action Mufasa: The Lion King. Credits: Disney

With Aaron Pierre serving as the voice-over for the enchanted character of Mufasa,...

Mufasa Ott Release Date!(Photo Credit –Prime Video)

The Lion King, originally released in 1994, remains one of Disney’s most iconic animated features. Directed by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff, it introduced audiences to the animal kingdom of the Pride Lands, with unforgettable characters like Simba, Mufasa, Timon, and Pumbaa.

Featuring a powerful soundtrack composed by Hans Zimmer and unforgettable songs by Elton John and Tim Rice, the film became an instant classic, grossing over $900 million globally and securing its place in animation history. The movie’s impact stretched far beyond theaters, inspiring Broadway musicals, sequels, and a 2019 photo-realistic remake directed by Jon Favreau. With such a rich legacy, fans were eagerly awaiting a new chapter, and that chapter arrived with Mufasa: The Lion King, a prequel that delved into the backstory of Simba’s father, Mufasa.

Mufasa: The Lion King to drop on Disney+ on March 26, 2025

Mufasa: The Lion King,...

“Mufasa: The Lion King”, the 2024 ‘photorealistic’ musical drama feature, directed by Barry Jenkins as a prequel and sequel to the 2019 remake of the 1994 film “The Lion King”, stars Donald Glover, Billy Eichner, John Kani, Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Mads Mikkelsen, Thandiwe Newton, Tiffany Boone, Lennie James, and Blue Ivy Carter, streaming March 26, 2025 on Disney+:

“…in the ‘Pride Lands’ of Tanzania after the events of ‘The Lion King’ (2019), ‘Rafiki’ the mandrill…

“…tells the origin story of two lions, ‘Mufasa’ and ‘Taka’, to ‘Kiara’…

“…the granddaughter of Mufasa and daughter of ‘Simba’ and ‘Nala’.

“The story follows the orphan Mufasa…

“…who is befriended by the young prince Taka and adopted by Taka's family…”

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Mufasa: The Lion King opened over the holiday season of 2024 and, unlike most movies lately, played it out in theaters to generate some legs before being sent to PVOD. It was good that Disney stuck to a longer theatrical window because even though the trades questioned its opening weekend start, the film found an audience and took it to box office heights that the Mouse House could be proud of. Now that its box-office run is wrapping up, Mufasa's next journey is upon us, and it involves a new streaming home for audiences who happened to miss it during the holidays.

Per People Magazine, Mufasa: The Lion King will hit Disney+ on Mar. 26, a few days over 3 months since the movie hit theaters on Dec. 20. The performance of the film has been exceptional, even over the weekend when it placed 8th place on the box office chart with a...

There's good news for fans of Disney's The Lion King franchise. The latest photorealistic movie, Mufasa: The Lion King, will arrive on Disney+ March 26.

Both a prequel and sequel to 2019's The Lion King, the Mufasa movie stars Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Mufasa and Taka, respectively. It tells the story of a young orphaned lion cub (Mufasa) who grows up to become the king of the Pride Lands and father of Simba. The film also explores the origins of The Lion King's original villain, Scar, who is revealed to be the young lion prince and adoptive brother of Mufasa, Taka.

Mufasa: The Lion King's story takes place after Simba becomes King of the Pride Lands at the end of 2019's The Lion King film, with him and Nala having a daughter named Kiara. Simba asks his beloved sidekicks Timon and Pumbaa to watch over his daughter,...

The Circle of Life continues as Mufasa: The Lion King goes from digital VOD to an eventual physical release Blu-ray, but it will soon be streaming on Disney+. Our Chris Bumbray found the family film to be quite an enjoyable watch as he said in his review, “I might have even slightly preferred it to the 2019 Lion King, as at least it tells a marginally different story and doesn’t rely on nostalgia for a much better film to entertain its audience – even if I can’t help but think Jenkins was capable of delivering a much better film than this were he given the chance.” Variety now reports that Mufasa: The Lion King will start streaming on Disney+ starting March 26.

This streaming date precedes the home video release. Mufasa: The Lion King was recently reported to make its way onto 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on April 1. Here...

Disney's Lion King franchise has seen something of a revival era since the tail end of 2024, and it continues to remind Disney fans just what an impact it had on audiences 30 years ago. However, the storyline doesn't end with Simba and Nala.

Mufasa: The Lion King was a different take on the traditional Disney live-action remake. While it didn't triumph over Sonic and Shadow, it did do something different from other remakes that came before: It told an original story, and people noticed.

From Milele to Disney+

While original reviews were something of a mixed bag, the reception for Mufasa was generally positive, and Disney isn't finished with the royal felines yet. Tons of talent was packed into this project, and it certainly had more than a few stand-out moments.

While we can't speak for everyone's experience, this writer can't go a full day without hearing Taka's lines from...

Mufasa: The Lion King Worldwide Box Office: Hits $700 Million (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Mufasa: The Lion King has finally reached its final milestone after being in the theatres for over two months. Despite its digital release and multiple competition, the film is trying to maintain a stronghold at the box office. The movie’s success signifies people’s love for family movies. Mufasa also has a nostalgia factor, and people were eager to know its origins. Scroll below for the deets.

The film was made on a budget of $200 million and has accumulated 3.5 times that. It has reached the end of its theatrical run and is losing theatres exponentially in the United States. However, it performs better than Sonic the Hedgehog 3, which was released on the same day and in the leading spot during their debut weekend.

According to Luiz Fernando’s report, Mufasa: The Lion King finally achieved the major milestone of $700 million.

Netflix’s Castlevania and Castlevania: Nocturne take elements from the game series and weave a new story with them that doesn’t necessarily stick to the source material. With all its merits, the show and its sequel have found their audience, as it introduced the world of Castlevania to them.

The gamers already acquainted with the characters and the world are equally, if not more intrigued with the show. One particular aspect that was completely new to even them was the soundtrack composed by Trevor Morris and Trey Toy. The first season of Castlevania was largely focused on Alucard, and the music was a background addition to the overall experience.

Maria, Richter, and Tera in Castlevania: Nocturne | Credits: Netflix

In Castlevania: Nocturne, the music played a key role as it became an important part of the story. It conveyed a transformation that was necessary for Alucard’s character, who’s...

Netflix’s Castlevania introduced a completely new band of fans to the vibrant characters of the video game franchise. Alucard has always been the poster boy of Castlevania and every season of the show brings forth a new aspect of the character. The only time the focus shifts from him is in Castlevania: Nocturne. Even then, it’s just a matter of time before he joins the cast again.

Alucard’s introduction in Castlevania | Credits: Netflix

The pattern so far highlights the priorities and focus of the Netflix series. It’s not difficult to predict what the future projects of the series might look like, and part of the reason also lies in the creative liberties the show has taken so far.

Castlevania’s focus on Alucard makes the series’ future quite clear

Castlevania began its short run on Netflix in 2017, with a four-episodes-long season. After that, we have gotten...

Netflix’s Castlevania breaks hearts at every turn, shining light on the darker aspects of the characters and their aspirations. Alucard, the dhampir who leads the show, suffers throughout the series. He finds some solace in Trevor and Sypha, who complete his life with the human affection and connection he craves so much. But, it doesn’t take him long to get back to a life of solitude.

Alucard in Castlevania | Credits: Mua Films

The next time he decides to let go of his inhibitions and is truly vulnerable, it turns out to be a huge mistake as he experiences a heartbreaking betrayal. That particular moment is the worst nightmare for fans, but there was a key detail that many of us might have missed.

Sumi and Taka’s betrayal shook Alucard to his core

After parting ways with Trevor and Sypha, Alucard was all by himself. The days of...

Disney fans have something exciting to look forward to! The highly anticipated Mufasa: The Lion King will soon be available for home viewing, and it comes with plenty of special bonus content. In addition, an exclusive deleted scene has been released, giving viewers a glimpse into more of the story.

Take a look at this deleted scene from Mufasa: The Lion King featuring Mufasa and Rafiki. pic.twitter.com/gc6l9F7jZL

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Mufasa: The Lion King will be available for digital purchase starting February 18. For those who love collecting physical copies, the movie will also be released on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on April 1.

Fans who opt for the 4K Uhd version will have the chance to own a limited edition SteelBook, which features unique artwork and exclusive packaging.

The home release of Mufasa: The Lion King comes packed with special content that the whole family can enjoy.

The Netflix adaptation of the video game franchise, Castlevania, has been a surprising success. It attracts old fans and new ones alike with its gorgeous visuals and enticing characters. Most agree that the characters are even more fleshed out than their game counterparts.

One such person who has caught every fan’s interest is Adrian “Alucard” Țepeș. The half-vampire, half-human offspring of Dracula has been a fan favorite of the Castlevania franchise for decades, but the Netflix version has converted the anime community.

Alucard from Castlevania. [Credit: Netflix]

Sam and Adam Deats have made some significant and subtle changes to Alucard’s character. He’s younger, canonically bisexual, and struggles with his vampire heritage more openly. He’s tragic and relatable rather than a stoic dhampir.

Alucard’s potential love interest in Castlevania wasn’t Maria Renard, surprisingly, but Greta, the leader of Danesti village. Fans are more inclined towards Greta since Maria was only 16 years old.

Netflix’s Castlevania is one of the most successful video game turned anime adaptations. From an intriguing plot to thoughtful development of characters, the series has its basic right to attract a huge amount of audience. Despite vampire anime being a popular and common genre, Castlevania has managed to stand out.

But one thing that the series has excelled in is the representation of a diverse group. From characters of varying colors to the inclusion of Asian characters, the anime has left no stone unturned to make sure that it is not a part of the ‘pale vampire anime club.’

Castlevania cleverly avoided one common issue with vampire anime Castlevania pays attention to diversity in the anime | Credits: Powerhouse Animation, Netflix

Vampire anime, or even movies and series in general, lack diversity. Despite the massive quantity of vampire anime, folklore, literature, and movies, very few actually portray colored characters. Many...

Mufasa: The Lion King Ott Release Date Revealed( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King is now set to roar on digital platforms. The film will arrive online in just a few more days. Walt Disney Studios officially revealed the news on their social media page, announcing it as the film crossed the $650 million milestone worldwide. Keep scrolling for the deets.

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Mufasa is a prequel and sequel to 2019’s The Lion King, the story of Simba’s father. It was directed by Barry Jenkins and was based on a screenplay by Jeff Nathanson. Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Donald Glover, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, and John Kani reprised their roles from the previous movie, with new members joining the cast. The cast also includes Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Tiffany Boone, Mads Mikkelsen, Thandiwe Newton, Lennie James, Anika Noni Rose, and Blue Ivy Carter.

It received mixed reviews on Rotten Tomatoes,...

Mufasa: The Lion King has set its Digital, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD release date. I didn’t think anyone was really demanding this prequel, but it has grossed $653 million, so I’m sure there are plenty out there eager to add it to their collections. The film will be available on Digital through Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home on February 18th and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on April 1st.

Here’s the list of bonus features included. The press release states that content may vary by product and retailer.

Full-Length Sing-Along – Sing along with your favorite songs while watching the movie with on-screen lyrics. Finding Milele: The Making of Mufasa: The Lion King – Join visionary director Barry Jenkins and the cast of Mufasa: The Lion King on an epic journey to create a brand-new chapter in the story of The Lion King.

Mufasa: The Lion King is heading to Digital and Blu-ray. Disney fans will be able to add the musical drama movie to their physical media collections in April.

Disney has announced that Mufasa will be available on several PVOD platforms, such as Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango at Home, beginning Feb. 18. This means that the movie will have an exclusive 60-day theatrical window. Disney keeping Mufasa in theaters despite a rough start at the domestic box office has proven successful, with The Lion King prequel tracking to cross $230 million this week. As for the movie's physical release, Mufasa won't hit 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD until April 1. A Disney+ premiere date has not been announced yet.

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Disney has announced the Mufasa: The Lion King Digital, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD release details. The film, which has grossed $653 million worldwide, will arrive at digital retailers on February 18 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on April 1.

You’ll be able to enjoy hours of exclusive bonus content for the whole family on the digital and Blu-ray releases featuring a full-length sing-along version of the film, deleted scenes, featurettes and much more. The 4K Uhd will be available in a collectible limited edition SteelBook with custom artwork and packaging.

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...

One of the greatest video game adaptations on Netflix, Castlevania has been entertaining fans since 2017 with its enticing plot and complex characters. Out of all the things that make Castlevania popular, the one that fans talk about the most is the friendship between Alucard, Trevor Belmont, and Sypha Belnades, the main characters of the story for four consecutive seasons.

Alucard in Castlevania | Credit: Powerhouse Animation Studios

Trevor, Sypha, and Alucard share a unique relationship in the Castlevania anime series that helps them deal with some of the greatest dangers of their time, including Alucard’s father, Dracula. However, the main aspect of their friendship that is most focused on is the longing that each of them had before meeting each other and how the three characters resolved it together.

And while Trevor and Sypha move forward in life, Alucard is left alone with the deep misfortune of his former life...

The Lion King fans are in for the time of their lives when February 7 arrives. Disney has announced that a new concert special, The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl, celebrating the legacy of its Academy Award-winning animated classic, is coming to Disney+ on that date.

Per Deadline, the Hollywood Bowl will be transformed into the Pride Lands for the immersive concert that will honor The Lion King's 30th anniversary. The event will feature a reunion of the original The Lion King voice cast alongside performances by the Broadway adaptation's cast members. Headlining the performances are Jeremy Irons, Lebo M, Nathan Lane, Jason Weaver, Ernie Sabella, and Billy Eichner, with the Lion King stage musical alums Heather Headley and Bradley Gibson appearing with special guests North West and Jennifer Hudson.

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The Netflix anime adaptation of Castlevania isn’t exactly known for sunshine and roses. The moral ambiguity of the characters and the scenes riddled with gore and eroticism leave little to the imagination.

While Dracula might be the main antagonist of the overall series, other characters might deserve the title even more. In Alucard’s storyline in Castlevania, two characters stand out to fans in the “most hated” category.

Alucard bonds with Sumi and Taka in Castlevania. [Credit: Netflix]

Sumi and Taka reached out to Alucard to learn how to hunt vampires and seemingly became close friends with him. The lonely protagonist finally had a genuine smile on his face. However, this all changed in one night.

Castlevania was already graphic but the scenes in Season 3 pushed the boundaries even further, especially after witnessing what the duo did. Sumi and Taka committed one of the most heinous and uncomfortable acts to watch,...

Mufasa: The Lion King is continuing to roar its way to success. The latest Lion King movie has thrived in a slow January, competing against a small field consisting of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Nosferatu, Den of Thieves 2: Pantera, and several other new releases. Wolf Man and One of Them Days were poised to top the box office over the holiday weekend. Even with Martin Luther King Day offering a chance for a booming box office, it has been a slow week. Still, despite only a trickle at the box office, Disney's lions are thriving.

According to a report by Variety, the Lion King prequel is expected to end the weekend with $209.8 million domestically and $588.4 million worldwide. With that total, it has officially become the 10th 2024 movie to reach the $200 million milestone domestically. It sits ahead of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, which earned $196 million, and just behind Sonic 3's $218 million total.

Mufasa: The Lion King isn’t just a hit at the box office – the music from the movie is also going viral on social media.

“I Always Wanted a Brother” is at the top of the Viral Top 50 playlist on Spotify, as well as the Youtube Music charts.

The song centers around younger Taka (voiced by Theo Somolu) and younger Mufasa (voiced by Braelyn Rankins), who was adopted into a new pride, running off and playing together, revealing that they always wanted to have a brother.

“I always wanted a brother / Just like you,” they declare.

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Taka sings about his desire for power and defends younger Mufasa, considering him his brother.

The song transitions with a time-lapse to Mufasa and Taka becoming adults, voiced by Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr.

“Everyone sing for my brother / I’d do anything for my brother / Soon,...

Mufasa: The Lion King challenges the franchise’s core belief about the Circle of Life, creating an interesting contrast to the idyllic narrative of The Lion King. While the 1994 movie presents this philosophy as a guiding truth, symbolizing balance and interconnectedness in the animal kingdom, the prequel reveals cracks in this ideal. Talking back to the longstanding The Lion King plot point that never made sense, the movie responds to the question of why the animals of the Pride Lands serve their predator, but the answer isn’t all good.

Mufasa: The Lion King’s ending, though claiming Mufasa earned his title by protecting Milele, actually demonstrates the dark reality of the Circle of Life. The events leading to Simba’s father being crowned king of the Pride Lands explore the thin line between survival and power, underscoring The Lion King’s emphasis on nature’s balance. While Mufasa: The Lion King...

Alucard has been one of the main protagonists in Netflix’s Castlevania. The son of Dracula, who has lived his entire life trying to defeat his father, has spent centuries in his pursuit of justice. Throughout the several seasons of the show, Alucard’s character has been developed like no other.

On his lonely journey, he met Trevor and Sypha, the two people who he could trust with his life. While he was not as welcoming towards them in the beginning, it quickly became clear that he had finally received the company he had been craving for.

Alucard’s character development in Castlevania is not only impressive but also thought-provoking Alucard, Sypha, and Trevor’s unbreakable bond in Castlevania | Credits: Netflix, Powerhouse Animation

When he first debuted in Season 1, Alucard was shown to have inherited intelligence and deadliness from his father and his mother’s class and kindness. This calm...

Mufasa: The Lion King introduces an intriguing new ability for the titular character, accidently creating an odd plot hole. While the prequel does a pretty good job of enriching the story of how Mufasa became king of the Pride Lands, not all parts of his arc align easily with The Lion King’s canon. As his enhanced senses add to his heroic image, building him up to be more skilled than most lions, they also unintentionally complicate the logic of some key emotional beats in his journey.

Mufasa: The Lion King’s ending explains a major detail about Simba’s father’s strained relationship with Scar. However, the prequel’s changes to his character, while working in favor of Mufasa’s larger-than-life reputation, undermine his weakest moments, making them feel forced rather than central to his transformation. While these inconsistencies may not diminish Mufasa: The Lion King’s positive reviews,...

The impressive recent box office performance of Mufasa: The Lion King sets Disney up for a live-action Lion King sequel in the near future. Directed by Academy Award-winning director Barry Jenkins, Mufasa: The Lion King not only follows the origin story of Mufasa, Simba's father, but also Scar, Mufasa's brother who ran astray. Aaron Pierre (Rebel Ridge) leads the cast of Mufasa: The Lion King alongside Kelvin Harrison Jr., Tiffany Boone, Mads Mikkelsen, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, and Thandiwe Newton.

While Mufasa: The Lion King didn't make nearly as much at the worldwide box office as its 2019 predecessor, it was still one of the highest-grossing blockbusters of 2024. 2019's The Lion King directed by Jon Favreau remains one of the highest-grossing movies of all time with its whopping $1.662 billion box office total. Remarkably, The Lion King wasn't even the top-performing film of that historic year at the box office (Avengers: Endgame...

Mufasa: The Lion King has just crossed a new box office milestone, beating Emma Stone's Oscar-winning film to enter a prestigious top-10 list. Directed by Barry Jenkins, the Lion King prequel movie chronicles Mufasa's origin as he embarks on an epic journey with fellow lion Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. Mufasa reviews have been generally mixed from critics, but the film has fared generally well with audiences, becoming a box office success.

New data from The Numbers now reveals that Mufasa has grossed $542 million worldwide, surpassing La La Land ($506M) to become the tenth highest-grossing movie musical of all time. This worldwide total comprises $189 million domestic and $352 million from overseas territories. The Lion King prequel currently falls short of titles like The Little Mermaid, Mamma Mia!, and Wonka. Check out the full top 10 list and their worldwide totals below:

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“Dune: Part Two” led all films in nominations for the 233 annual Ves Awards, the Visual Effects Society announced on Tuesday. Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic received seven nominations in the Ves Awards’ eight non-animated feature film categories, followed by “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” with six, “Better Man” with four and “Mufasa: The Lion King” with three.

In the Outstanding Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature category, the category that corresponds most closely to Best Visual Effects at the Oscars, the nominees were “Better Man,” “Dune: Part Two,” “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” “Mufasa: The Lion King” and “Twisters.”

All 10 of the films on the Oscars’ Best Visual Effects shortlist received Ves nominations. In addition to the five nominees in the Ves Outstanding Visual Effects category, “Civil War” and “Gladiator II” received two nominations and “Alien: Romulus,” “Deadpool & Wolverine” and “Wicked” each received one.

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Disney has been on a roll of remaking their older classics. Be it Cinderella, Beauty and The Beast, The Little Mermaid, Rapunzel, The Jungle Book, or most famously The Lion King. With multiple prequels, sequels, live-action, and different animated versions, The Lion King has become one of Disney’s most profitable franchises.

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So, it is no wonder that they keep reprising the same content over and over. However, for many, multiple variations of the same story time and again has completely dissolved whatever charm the movie held initially.

However, there is one Disney movie that touched the hearts of fans across the globe yet somehow managed to skip this trend for the most part. That is, Big Hero 6, and the fans couldn’t be happier about it.

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The Lion King is one of the most cherished franchises, and it all began with a groundbreaking debut in 1994. The very first movie follows the beats of Shakespeare’s Hamlet but features animals in a wild setting, a creative choice that did wonders for the film.

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We still remember the iconic songs, villains, and our brave protagonist because the movies have become a pop culture staple. So Disney left no time to expand its media empire with Broadway shows, animated series, and even video games. Still, the continuous live-action movies might be a little too ambitious, and somewhat uncreative.

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The live-action remake of The Lion King grossed more than 1.6 billion worldwide, which increased Disney’s appetite for expanding the narratives in Pride Lands (via The Numbers). Mufasa: The Lion King, which was...

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There's no question The Lion King is still one of Disney's most beloved properties. Mufasa: The Lion King is the number one movie, and adds more nuance to the story of Simba's father. The movie also explores how he came to look after the Pride Lands. Like his son Simba, Mufasa's storyline centers around loss, duty and destiny.

These selfless lions must protect their entire region, growing from hopeful, innocent cubs into wise leaders. However, the franchise's most moving origin story doesn't belong to either of these signature heroes -- it belongs to Rafiki for the burden he shouldered.

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Mufasa: The Lion King has hit a major box office milestone, joining three other 2024 Disney movies. The photorealistic CG-animated prequel follows the origin story of Simba's father Mufasa, and his dynamic with his jealous adoptive brother Taka, later known as Scar. The Mufasa: The Lion King release kicked off the weekend before Christmas with a lukewarm debut that saw it hit No. 2 on the domestic chart behind Sonic the Hedgehog 3. However, it has had slow and steady growth that allowed it to eventually hit No. 1 during its third weekend.

Per Deadline, as of the Saturday morning of its fourth weekend in theaters, Mufasa: The Lion King has officially crossed the $500 million milestone worldwide. This makes it the fourth Disney release of 2024 to hit that mark, after Moana 2, Deadpool & Wolverine, and Inside Out 2. Mufasa is currently the ninth highest-grossing movie of 2024 worldwide, leaving Sonic the Hedgehog in the dust at No.

Mufasa: The Lion King has caused a surge in popularity for the franchise, but there is a forgotten movie from the franchise that fans need to see. The first Lion King movie was released in 1994. This hit animated film from Disney was a part of a significant resurgence for the brand after an extended slow period for their animated movies. And of course, while Disney continued to invest in new animated projects, they also expanded their popular stories like The Lion King.

This led to a sequel being made in 1998 which jumped ahead and explored what life was like for Simba as the head of his own pride. But then, the timeline gets more complicated when another sequel arrives in 2004, which is simultaneously a prequel, and a sidequel. Beyond that, there were video games and TV shows that further expanded the Lion King universe, until the live-action remake of the...

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Mufasa: The Lion King finally answers the question of how Taka got his scar, and while this isn't the first time a Disney movie has tackled a similar origin story, this film did it the best by far. Ever since The Lion King was released, the mystery of how Scar got his scar has been raging, with their being no official answer. Luckily, Mufasa: The Lion King finally reveals the story behind this, with this explanation being much better handled than a similar story from Captain Marvel.

Much like Mufasa: The Lion King, Captain Marvel was tasked with explaining how a character got a scar on their eye. However, instead of being a villainous lion, it was Nick Fury. Nick Fury had become famous for wearing his eyepatch ever since he made his debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but after a decade of movies,...

Warning: this article contains spoilers for Mufasa: The Lion KingAs one of Disney's most recent films, Mufasa: The Lion King is still finding its place in the pantheon of the company's storied history, telling the story of the titular king and his brother Scar before they became bitter enemies during the original The Lion King. Mufasa's reviews are as divisive as the 2019 film's, though praise has been given to the prequel for its originality, as opposed to the shot-for-shot remake of The Lion King. However, the characters in Mufasa are undoubtedly the most interesting part, and showcase brand-new dimensions of the classic characters Mufasa and Scar.

One of the most interesting parts of the movie was when Scar saved Mufasa from Mufasa's main villain, the outsider lion Kiros, after he had already betrayed his brother to those same lions. The main point of the film was to showcase the backstory of Mufasa and Scar,...

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Mufasa: The Lion King gives the titular king an all-new special power, but this ability completely complicates the circumstances of Mufasa's The Lion King death. One of the most well-known things about Mufasa is that he dies in The Lion King, with the character's death being considered one of the saddest moments in animation history. However, the story of Mufasa: The Lion King completely recontextualizes the circumstances of Mufasa's death, raising a lot of questions about the logic of how Scar's killing of Mufasa actually managed to work.

Mufasa: The Lion King finally tells the story of Mufasa's origins, with the film following him on his journey to become the king of the Pride Lands. The film reveals that, as a cub, Mufasa was taken in by the family of Scar, who was then known as Taka. Mufasa: The Lion King...

Mufasa: The Lion King provides a lot of new context on the world of The Lion King, although the prequel film does leave out one iconic location that is still mysterious after 30 years. The Pride Lands and beyond are explored throughout Mufasa: The Lion King, with the film explaining how they tie into the backstories of Mufasa, Scar, and the rest of The Lion King cast. However, while Mufasa: The Lion King does shine a new light on many of the franchise's iconic locations, there is one place where the light does not touch.

Mufasa: The Lion King focuses on a young Mufasa all the way into his adulthood, ending as he becomes the king of the Pride Lands. The film reveals that Mufasa was adopted by Scar, who was then known as Taka, before the two had to go on the run from a pack of white lions. Mufasa: The Lion King...

Mufasa: The Lion King Box Office (North America): 2nd Wednesday Update( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Mufasa: The Lion King enters the New Year with a bang after grossing solid numbers on New Year’s Day and has been at the top of the US box office chart for the past few days. It has finally beaten Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and surpassed its predecessor’s second Wednesday collection. Scroll below for the deets.

Recently, India emerged as the sixth highest-grossing market for the Disney flick. It opened at $4.7 million and has now reached a $12.28 million gross at the Indian box office. India has surpassed China, as in China, the film has reached a $11.7 million cume. The other top five places include France with its $21.03 million cume, followed by the UK’s $15.8 million, Mexico’s $15.5 million, Italy’s $14.1 million, and Germany’s $13.5 million.

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