Mufasa, a lost and lonely lion cub, meets a friendly lion named Taka, an heir of royal blood. A chance encounter sets off an extended journey of a group of misfits seeking their destiny. James Earl Jones, who portrayed Mufasa from 1994 to 2019, died at the age of 93 on September 9, 2024. When he was offered the role, he turned it down and this film is dedicated to his memory. Rafiki: [from the trailer] This story begins far beyond the mountains and shadows. On the other side of the world, a lion was born without a drop of nobility in his blood. A lion who will change our lives forever. The earth trembles, destiny awaits… Featured in Crazy Cartoon Cast: The Sequel of Life (2020) by AniMat