With not even two weeks left till the official premiere of Mufasa: The Lion King, fans are eager to know what’s in store for them. Every Lion King fan is wondering whether the movie will address all the questions and plotholes of the previous films. Why does Scar hate Mufasa? Why does Mufasa, knowing that Scar wants to harm him, allow him to stay in the Pridelands? Do we get to see Mufasa vs Scar in Mufasa: The Lion King movie? Who is the white lion Kiros and why did he attack the Obasi, the Lion King? Keep reading this article to find answers to such questions that the upcoming movie Mufasa: The Lion King will answer. The article also covers the parents of Mufasa and Scar, how Rafiki played a huge role in making Mufasa the Lion King, and who was the father of Mufasa, whom the movie depicts as an orphan.
Who Was Mufasa Before He Was The Lion King?
The Lion King (1994) movie portrays Mufasa as a fatherly figure in the Great Circle of Life. He symbolizes justice and keeps things in order in his kingdom. Overall, he can be compared to Ned Stark from The Game of Thrones. When the 1994 movie was first released, fans couldn’t help but wonder about Mufasa’s past life and how he molded into an ideal Lion King. Looks like fans are finally going to get their question answered in Mufasa: The Lion King movie.
While we obviously cannot share the entire story of Mufasa in this article, we can paint a simpler picture of Mufasa’s childhood. In the upcoming movie, Mufasa: The Lion King, Mufasa is an orphan who lost his parents because of a disastrous flood outbreak. His father’s name was Masego and his mother’s name was Afia. In the trailers, we find Mufasa dreaming about his life with his parents before the flood. Anyways, Taka (Scar) rescues Mufasa from the flood and the Crocodiles in the river. Henceforth, he is adopted by Obasi, Taka’s biological father.
Who Was Scar Before The Lion King Movie Events?
This is one of the most anticipated questions that fans have been asking since time immemorial. Ever since The Lion King (1994), fans know only a couple of things about Scar. He is the brother of Mufasa and the black sheep of the family. With Mufasa: The Lion King releasing on 20th December, we will finally get to know Scar. Keep reading to learn about the parents of Mufasa and Scar.
As per the trailers and teasers, Scar’s original name is Taka. He is the biological son of the Lion King, Obasi, and Eshe, and the heir to the Lion King. Additionally, he saves the life of Mufasa from being eaten by Crocodiles in the river. Taka is a weak but immensely clever lion, quite the opposite of Mufasa, who is more strong than smart.
Relationship Between Mufasa And Scar Before The Lion King Movie Events
In case you haven’t watched the trailer for Mufasa: The Lion King, you will be surprised to know that Mufasa and Taka were not enemies before. On the contrary, Taka (Scar) considered Mufasa his brother. The two spent their childhood playing together and having each other’s back. The trailer reveals that Mufasa and Taka had to leave their home for reasons we shall discuss in the upcoming sections. Anyway, the two were searching for a new home and a new pride. It’s worth noting that Mufasa, whom Taka saved, wanted to return the favor by helping him become the new Lion King.
Mufasa Vs Scar – How And Why Mufasa And Scar Became Enemies?
In The Lion King (1994 and 2019), we’ve all seen Scar as an envious, lazy, cunning and cold individual. He always hates Mufasa at the core. But no one knows why he is the way he is. The movies never revealed the motivation for his hatred. With Mufasa: The Lion King releasing on 20th December 2024, we will finally have answers. Although the trailers do not explicitly state the motivation, we can make a guess. In the previous section, we know that Mufasa’s job was to help Taka become The Lion King. However, the trailers show that Rafiki later influences Mufasa to take over the throne. This gives birth to anger and hatred in Taka (Scar) and thus we shall probably get to see a Mufasa vs Scar standoff in Mufasa: The Lion King.
How Mufasa Met His Wife Sarabi?
Another well-known character from The Lion King franchise returns to Mufasa: The Lion King. Do you remember Mufasa’s wife, Sarabi? Well, the movie unveils how Mufasa came across Sarabi and how the two fell in love with each other. The trailers depict a scene in which Mufasa and Taka are sensing someone eavesdropping from a distance. From the tall grasses, emerges Sarabi, informing that she got separated from her pride as well. Zazu joins the conversation as well, and Sarabi asks Taka not to eat Zazu since he is her scout. With nowhere else to go, Sarabi and Zazu join Mufasa and Taka on their journey to find a new home.
How did Rafiki Shape Mufasa As The Lion King?
Rafiki has always been a mystical character in all the Lion King movies. In Mufasa: The Lion King, the plot unveils how Mufasa and Taka found Rafiki, who is much younger now. In the trailers and teasers for the movie, we find Rafiki advising Mufasa to find his destiny. He runs his fingers down the forehead of Mufasa, similar to how saints and shamans bless their disciples.
Rafiki plays a crucial role in the plot of Mufasa: The Lion King. This is because until he met Rafiki, Mufasa’s goal was to help Taka find a new home and make him the Lion King. However, after meeting Rafiki, his motives change. Rafiki recognizes the leadership qualities of Mufasa, a lion that respects all animals. Taka on the other hand is greedy and selfish, wanting to have Zazu and Rafiki for dinner. Hence, Rafiki advises Mufasa to become the Lion King and protect all the animals from The Outsiders’ invasion.
Who Taught Mufasa About The Circle Of Life?
What is the Circle of Life? Well, the Circle of Life is a delicate balance that all living things abide by to ensure an everlasting ecosystem. It is the natural cycle of birth, growth, and death that everyone should seek. However, there are those who either don’t follow it or misuse it for one’s benefit. Such animals include Scar and the Hyenas. Everyone remembers the iconic opening song of The Lion King (1994) called The Circle of Life. Or the scene in which Mufasa teaches young Simba how every living thing is part of the Circle of Life.
But have you ever wondered who taught Mufasa about the great Circle of Life? Well, Mufasa: The Lion King answers that question as well. In one scene, Eshe, the mother of Taka and Mufasa, informs that both are the family that are left. She also asks them to leave, find a new home, and establish their place in the Circle of Life. Hence, Eshe taught Mufasa about the concept of the Circle of Life.
Could Taka (Not Scar) Have Been A Better Lion King Than Mufasa?
On one side of the ring, we have Taka, a feeble but intelligent and ambitious individual. On the other side, there’s Mufasa, an emotion-driven, kind-hearted, and strong lion. Who can make a better Lion King? Please note that we are talking about Taka here, not Scar. While we do not have answers to that at the moment, rest assured we’ll have one once the film premieres. Or do you think Kiros would have been a better Lion King since he possesses qualities of both Mufasa and Scar?
Who Is Kiros And The Outsiders?
Kiros is the king of the white lion group called The Outsiders. He is the main villain of Mufasa: The Lion King. An ambitious, cruel, and aggressive lion, Kiros attacks lion multiple prides and murders them. This enables him to claim the territory of the pride. Rafiki says that The Outsiders consists of lions across multiple prides whom the rest hated for being different. Hence, The Outsiders are hateful lions who seek revenge on every wild animal for causing them pain.
How Do Timon And Pumbaa End Up Fighting Scar?
The trailers of Mufasa: The Lion King revealed a bizarre scene of Timon and Pumbaa fighting Scar. In the original 1994 Lion King movie, Timon and Pumbaa only helped Simba get closer to Scar. But Timon and Pumbaa never faced Scar directly. Also, Timon and Pumbaa couldn’t be present when Mufasa first came to the Pridelands and Taka turned rogue. Hopefully, we’ll find an answer to the question once the movie releases on December 20th.
What Happens To Scar’s Parents And His Pride?
According to the trailer of Mufasa: The Lion King, Kiros and his pride of white lions named The Outsiders attack the parents of Mufasa and Scar. As stated earlier in this article, Mufasa and Taka are forced to leave and find a new home. Hence, we can assume that The Outsiders invades and kills Obasi’s pride, making Kiros the ultimate Lion King. Well, this is just an educated guess. We would have to wait for the official premiere of the movie on 20th December.