The official novelization of Disney’s 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 theaters on December 20, 2024.