Mufasa: The Lion Kingis one of the most anticipated upcoming family films, serving as aprequel to the 2019 filmThe Lion King, a live-action remake of Disney’s 1994 classic animated hit of the same name. The film tells the story of a young Mufasa, before he earns the title of king, and details his rise to power after his humble beginnings. Both previous incarnations ofThe Lion Kingwere huge hits for families, and so this new film is raising questions about how suitable it will be for younger audiences.
Mufasa: The Lion Kingis a direct prequelto the live-action version as opposed to the original animated film, which do have a few differences between them, and this film will be exploring entirely new ground for the franchise.The Lion Kingwas the second-biggest film at the box officein 2019, in large part due toits mass appeal to families and children, exposing the wonderful story ofThe Lion Kingto an entirely new generation, andMufasa, by expanding the film’s charactersand world, seems set to follow in its footsteps.
Mufasa: The Lion King Is Rated PG
The Film Has The Same MPA Rating As The Previous Movie
Mufasahas been rated PG for Parental Guidance by the Motion Picture Association, meaning that while the prequel is suitable to watch for all ages, parental supervision is recommended, as there may be material some parents don’t like for their children.The reasons for this rating are action/violence, peril, and some thematic elements, which is standard for most Disney movies released recently, asThe Lion Kingremake,Inside Out 2, andMoana 2share the same PG rating.
Mufasa: The Lion King Is Mostly Suitable For Children
Most Kids Will Be Totally Fine Watching The Film With Supervision
The action/violence inMufasa: The Lion Kingis likely going to be a central plot element, which some parents may not think is suitable for their children, but the violence in the film is not going to be particularly difficult to watch for most. The 2019 film was nearly bloodless, despite the fact that the characters are all animals, and this next installment is going to follow suit,with fights that imply injury without actually showing anything very serious, and ifMufasa’s positive early reactionsare anything to go by, the film’s PG rating won’t detract from the experience.
Mufasa: The Lion Kingis set to be theatrically released in the United States on December 20th.
The “thematic elements” in the rating are definitely more of a question, as that could mean any number of things for the upcoming prequel. Fortunately, again, due to the fact that the film is PG, these elements will likely be things that most audiences will be fine dealing with. The Lion King’s most upsetting moment was the death of Mufasa, which is, to be fair, quite a difficult scene, but even ifMufasa: The Lion Kinghas a similar plot point, it won’t contain anything worse than what has already come before in the series.
Mufasa: The Lion King
Cast
Mufasa: The Lion King explores the origins of the beloved character Mufasa, focusing on his youth as a lost cub who encounters Taka, a royal heir. Their meeting initiates an epic journey of self-discovery and destiny, featuring a group of misfit companions navigating the challenges of their world.
