Disney needs to do something urgently. Marvel's superheroes have recently been surprising with flops and disappointments. Star Wars will not make a comeback in cinemas until 2026, but success is anything but guaranteed. And the last Disney princess tanked at the box office.
Now one of the greatest heroes of the Mickey Mouse company is supposed to fix it. A new billion-dollar success for the beleaguered media group thanks to another live-action film in the cinema – can that work? Fans of the maker are already complaining.
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When is the new Lion King coming to the cinema?
The time has come on December 19, 2024. Then in Germany Mufasa: The Lion King in cinemas come. However, this is not a sequel to the live-action film from 2019, which was a brilliant billion-dollar success at the international box office. What is it about? Mufasa: The Lion King?
Instead of just the story of Simba and Nala To continue telling the story, Disney is taking a different approach. As the title of the potential cinema blockbuster suggests, it is about the prehistory of The Lion King. It tells the story of how Mufasa, Simba's father, grew up as a lion cub and eventually gained regency over the animals.
A first trailer for Mufasa: The Lion King already caused a stir. As expected, the prequel is based on the first live-action film. There will be a reunion with old friends from the Disney classic. But not all fans are happy with the new Lion King. And there is a very specific reason for that.
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Fans reject Mufasa: The Lion King
The new The Lion King film will be directed none other than Barry Jenkins take over. The gifted filmmaker has already won the Oscar several times. Be 2016 film Moonlight is considered an absolute masterpiece. He succeeds Mufasa: The Lion King an equally celebrated film?
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Fans of the filmmaker apparently have their doubts. There is anger on social media the new live-action adaptation of The Lion King. Among other things, they accuse the director of… “sold” to Disney to have. He is far too talented a filmmaker to get involved with this “soulless” company. But it goes on.
Another admirer of Barry Jenkins admits that the director collects Disney's paycheck, but accuses him of hypocritical enthusiasm. The filmmaker, however, justifies himself by saying that The Lion King has thrilled countless fans for generations and is an integral part of the childhood of millions. how do you see it? Feel free to write it to us in the comments.
Source: Toonado