The Lion King universe is expanding with the announcement of a new prequel titled 'Mufasa: The Lion King'. This upcoming film will delve into the backstory of Mufasa, the beloved king from the original 1994 animated movie. Beyoncé and her daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, are set to lend their voices to this project. Beyoncé will reprise her role as Nala while Blue Ivy will make her film debut as Kiara, Simba and Nala's daughter.
According to various sources including CNN, Hollywood Reporter, The New York Times, and Vulture,
i. Blue Ivy Carter is set to make her film debut in 'Mufasa: The Lion King'. She will voice the character Kiara who is Simba and Nala's daughter.
i. Beyoncé will also be reprising her role as Nala in this prequel.
i. Disney released the first trailer for 'Mufasa: The Lion King' on December 20, 2024.
i. The film is directed by Barry Jenkins and stars a diverse cast including Kelvin Harrison Jr., Thandiwe Newton, Anika Noni Rose, and Keith David.
i. Mufasa: The Lion King tells the story of an orphaned cub who meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. Together they embark on an expansive journey with their bonds being tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe.
i. The film is expected to hit theaters on December 20, 2024.
i. Beyoncé previously voiced Nala in the 2019 remake of The Lion King and has also made her acting debut in Netflix's 'The Harder They Fall'. Blue Ivy has already made her stage debut alongside her mother during the Renaissance tour.
i. Mufasa: The Lion King marks a significant milestone for the Carter family as it is Blue Ivy's first film role and she will be joining her mother in this project.
i. The film is being produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films.