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Simba, now king of the Pride Lands, is determined to ensure that his cub follows in his footsteps as the origins of his late father Mufasa are explored.. Check out all the major announcements and updates from D23 2024: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.. James Earl Jones, who played Mufasa from 1994 to 2019, passed away at the age of 93 on September 9, 2024. When 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 the shadows. On the other side of the light, a lion is born without a drop of nobility in his blood. A lion who changes our lives forever. The earth will tremble, destiny awaits.. Featured in AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: The Sequel of Life (2020)