The official novelisation of Disneys Mufasa: The Lion King. Told in flashbacks, Mufasa: The Lion King reveals the rise of one of the greatest kings of the Pride Lands as Rafiki, Timon and Pumbaa share the story of Mufasa with a young lion cub. Directed by Barry Jenkins, the prequel to The Lion King releases in theatres on 19 December 2024.