See photos of the stars who voice the main characters in Disney's new CG and live-action hybrid movie "Mufasa: The Lion King."

The Lion King' features a voice cast of Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Mads Mikkelsen, Billy Eichner, Seth Rogen and Blue Ivy Carter.

Mufasa: The Lion King should be a blueprint for the future of Disney remakes.

Barry Jenkins is too good a director to disappear altogether inside the creative limitations of “Mufasa: The Lion King.” This hectic Disney musical prequel origin story will do the job for families looking to avoid a second or third viewing of “Moana 2” or “Wicked” this month.

Writer/director Barry Jenkins has proved himself as a passionate filmmaker through such gorgeous, human dramas as the San Francisco-set love story Medicine for Melancholy, the Best Picture-winning coming-of-age tale Moonlight,

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Disney’s “The Lion King” will be in the spotlight at Shea’s Performing Arts Center for the next three weeks, and all ages are encouraged to attend to see the show come to life.

Mufasa: The Lion King, as its title suggests, is the story of Simba’s father, the great and noble king of the pride lands. But it could equally be subtitled: how Rafiki got his stick, how Scar got his scar, or even how an earthquake created Pride Rock — as consumed as it is with giving every leaf of grass in The Lion King universe an origin story.

But there's no denying that the 1994 movie The Lion King is one of the most iconic films, telling the story of lion cub Simba and his journey to becoming the leader of his lion pride in the Pride Lands.

The Lion King' is in theaters now. Here's when we can expect 'The Lion King' prequel to be streaming on Disney+.