Timon & Pumbaa: Alone Together • Stand by Me • Yummy, Yummy, Yummy Home In "The Fall of Mizimu Grove", Scar's army destroys Mizimu Grove during a ceremony in which Makini was supposed to plant a baobab plant, and everyone, after realizing that Scar was back and both Kion and his father had kept everything secret, they want to leave the Pride Lands. Mufasa is the 6th king of the pridelands and the father of Simba. The Jungle Book: Mowgli • Kaa • Baloo • Akela • Raksha • Gray • Shere Khan • Colonel Hathi • King Louie • Bandar-Log Monkey • Flying Squirrel • Crocodile • Peacock • Vulture • Elephant • Bee Hive In this incarnation, Mufasa possesses a darker, brown mane that fades into a lighter tan to almost white around his face and chin, and his shown to be incredibly physically healthy and muscular. Disney Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. watch 02:39. His courage and strength were emphasized during the wildebeest stampede when he leaped into the stampede to rescue Simba and later made a massive leap onto the wall of the gorge. Restaurants: Restaurant Hakuna Matata In "Bunga the Wise", Mufasa appears when Kion asks for his advice with a storm threatening the Pride Lands and whether he should use the Roar to blow the clouds away. Disney Musical Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. Scar originally appeared speaking to a mouse how unfair life is, since he lived his entire life in the dark and he deserved to rule the kingdom of Pride Rock. Musical: Lioness Hunt • Rafiki Mourns • One by One • Grasslands Chant • Chow Down • The Madness of King Scar • Shadowland • Endless Night • Simba Confronts Scar Sadly, he had no solution on how to defeat Scar but was confident the answer laid somewhere in the Pride Lands, which led to Simba and the Lion Guard seek out the wisdom of Kongwe. Shenzi, fearful of Mufasa's wrath and acknowledging his strength, allows them to leave unharmed. Add a photo to this gallery. When the young lion roars the hyenas away from Zazu, the hornbill promises to repay the debt and thus begins to follow Mufasa around the Pride Lands, much to the young prince's annoyance. Mufasa is a major character in Disney's 1994 animated feature film, The Lion King. Summer: Stitch and Friends Summer Surprise Retrieved from " https://disneyprincess.fandom.com/wiki/Mufasa?oldid=34388 ". His main flaw was being a poor judge of character, unable to recognize Scar's treachery until it was too late. https://disneymusical.fandom.com/wiki/Mufasa?oldid=11861, Wise, trusting, aspiring, dignified, protective, powerful, fatherly, understanding, respectful, playful, loving, humble, optimistic, patient, ill-tempered at times, instructive, level-headed, inspirational, commanding, majestic, regal, serious (sometimes), stoic (sometimes), kind, industrious, noble, gentlemanly, mature, unswerving, friendly, athletic, social, accountable, Large lion, muscular, yellow-gold fur, beige underbelly and paws, brown nose, red mane, ruby eyes, King of the Pride Lands (until his death), To teach his son Simba to succeed him rule and protect his kingdom unite the Pridelanders and the Outsiders and give Kion advice, Simba, Zazu, Sarabi, Rafiki, Nala, Sarafina, Kiara, Mohatu, Kovu, Scar (formerly), Pridelanders, Kion, Patrolling the Pride Lands, Simba's hunting skills, protecting other animals, his family, Rafiki, his son Simba, his grandson Kion, his mate Sarabi, Simba's disobedience, Scar's rudeness, threats to his kingdom, threats to his family, Simba defying his role, betrayal, disturbances in the Circle of Life, Trampled to death by a herd of wildebeests after being thrown into their stampede by his younger brother Scar. At the beginning of the film, Mufasa teaches a young Simba about the kingdom and the responsibilities he will have once he is king. Mufasa has a few brief appearances as a spirit in The Lion King II: Simba's Pride. Original Monsters: Heartless • Nobodies • Unversed • Dream Eater Regal by every means, Mufasa bears a thick mane of dark scarlet that extends down to his middle chest, the tip of his tail matching it in color. There is also an added scene in which Mufasa tells Zazu of his concerns about Simba's unacceptable behavior. Mufasa tells Kion to not fight fire with fire, and after he gets scarred, he follows his advice to defeat the evil spirit. James Earl Jones. Mufasa is seen the next day, as Zazu points out to him a migration of a wildebeest herd which is said to be unusual. Taka would come to meet three hyenas named Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed, who tell him that if Mufasa is made to look like a failure, then he will look kingly in comparison and soon take the thro… Mufasa as he appears in Disney Parks. Mufasa and Sarabi on the day of Simba's presentation. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. He is stated to have fought Scar for leadership in this version of the flm, and has a history of conflict with Shenzi. Mufasa is a lion with a big, brown mane on his face. 1 Backstory 2 Family 2.1 Appearance Clone 2.2 Family 3 Other Images 3.1 Artists (in order): His maternal grandfather, Mohatu. According to the paintings on the wall, during Mufasa's reign, Scar was the leader of the Lion Guard and was gifted with the roar. Mufasa gets up and takes Simba to the top of Pride Rock and tells him about the responsibilities that he will have as King. After Simba banishes Kovu for supposedly causing an ambush by Zira, Simba tries to justify his actions by stating Mufasa would have done the same. He is given new songs to sing, such as " The Morning Report " and " They Live in You " ( He Lives in You with the lyrics slightly changed) to young Simba in the scene when the two of them are looking up at the stars and discussing the Great Kings of the Past. Though the venom in his scar may have influenced his evil nature and his name in some way, Scar was already proven to be power-hungry and jealous before being infected as he was willing to work with the Strange Lion to overthrow Mufasa as king due to jealousy. Finding Dory: Dory • Deb • Gurgle • Pearl • Sheldon • Tad • Gill • Bloat • Squirt • Nemo • Marlin • Jacques • Bubbles • Destiny • Bailey • Gerald • Fluke • Rudder • Hank • Crush • Mr. Ray • Becky • AnglerFish • Otter • Charlie • Jenny • Philip Sherman His physical strength is not his only symbol of power, for his very voice and manner is often enough to draw the attention of his subjects, most often his son and Zazu. Don't fight fire with fire," and uses this advice to summon the Great Kings of the Past who rain upon Scar's firey spirit, extinguishing and neutralizing the evil lion. In the form of a spirit, Mufasa serves as a source of guidance for young Kion when he's having a crisis or needs advice for something. In the remake, Mufasa resembles the real-life male lions with brown eyes and a mane that is colored gold at front and brown at the back. After Simba's presentation, Mufasa confronts his brother, Scar, who was absent from the ceremony. When Kion confronts Scar's ghost for the final time, he remembers his grandfather's words, "Stay true to who you are. He sings "They Live in You" ("He Lives in You" with the lyrics slightly changed) to young Simba in the scene when the two of them are looking up at the stars and discussing the Great Kings of the Past. Mufasa appears in the 2019 remake of the animated film, still voiced by his original voice actor James Earl Jones, the only actor from the original film to retake his respective character. Circle of Life: An Environmental FableFantasmic!It's a Small WorldThe Legend of the Lion KingWorld of ColorIgnite the Dream: A Nighttime Spectacular of Magic and LightHappily Ever After James Earl Jones (1994 – present)Gary Anthony Williams (The Lion Guard) In "The Lake of Reflection", Kion tells Mufasa he no longer needs the roar to be able to lead the Lion Guard and intends to give it back. In the midst of his reign, Mufasa was killed by his envious younger brother, Scar, in an effort to steal his spot on the throne. However, during their talk, Mufasa is called away to deal with hyenas in the Pride Lands. Samuel E. Wright (musical; debut) History Talk (0) Share. In "Never Roar Again", Mufasa appears when Kion calls for him, having almost hurt his mother by accident when hyenas attacked her. Inspiration Mufasa reminds Kion that Scar's misuse involved his own selfishness, which fueled his anger, then asks why Kion used the Roar out of anger. Mufasa and Scar as adolescents. Mufasa is a large, powerful male lion with distinctive golden-brown fur shared only by Ahadi, which he passes on to his son, Simba. • Remember Who You Are • This is My Home • The Rightful King Despite his death, Mufasa endures in the memories of his loved ones. Scar is one of three playable Villains in the Villainous expansion, Evil Comes Prepared. Mufasa is portrayed as wise and ancient. One day, the story about an army ant attack proves true, and Mufasa leads a group of Pride Landers to stop the army ants from destroying the Pride Lands. Simba tries to save Mufasa. When Kion explains why, Mufasa informs Kion that Scar never cared for anyone, and suggests speaking to the one he cares so much about: his mother, Nala. • Reflections of Mufasa • Spirit • Battle for Pride Rock • Remember • Never Too Late • Mbube He then teaches Simba about the Great Kings of the Past, who will guide him, in subtle preparation of his eventual death and physical separation from his son. Mufasa is a Great Lion of the Past, Scar's older brother, Sarabi's mate,Simba's father, Nala's father-in-law, Kiara and Kion's paternal grandfather and the former King of the Pride Lands. The first was sequel The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, released in 1998 on VHS. "Long live the king" ― Scar's most famous line.Scar (born Askari or Taka) is the main antagonist of Disney's 32nd animated feature film The Lion King. His face can also be seen in the Hong Kong Disneyland version of It's a Small World. Mufasa (Disney) Mufasa (2019) Mufasa" may be referring to two or more different heroes. Mufasa first appear… In The Lion King, Simba was born to Mufasa and Sarabi and, at his birth, was presented to the kingdom as their future king. Calhoun • King Candy • Taffyta Muttonfudge • Candlehead • Surge Protector • Gene • Nicelanders • Rancis Fluggerbutter • Other Sugar Rush Racers • Sour Bill • Blue Racer • General Hologram Mufasa is Simba 's father in The Lion King. Mufasa reaching out to Simba. Distributor Buena Vista Pictures Distribution Released • June 15, 1994 (limited)• June 24, 1994 (worldwide) Running time 88 minutes Budget $45,000,000 Gross $951,583,7771 Followed by The Lion King II: Simba's Pride The Lion King is a 1994 American animated feature film, produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures. Mufasa tells Kion he was worried that his grandson had forgotten him (like Simba once had in the past). In the park, itself, he makes an appearance during Simba's segment in Ignite the Magic. However, their fun is interrupted when Zazu informs Mufasa that Sarabi is leading an attack against the invading hyenas coming into the Pride Lands. Kion contemplates never using the Roar again, for he fears turning into Scar. He gets excited about being king someday after Muf… Taking Simba with him, he explains about the circle of life and later encourages Simba to practice pouncing on Zazu. When they refused, a furious Scar wiped them out with the roar, but his action caused him to lose the roar forever. Kion apologizes for not coming to Mufasa for advice about his troubles concerning his scar while the late lion reaffirms he will always be there him. He briefly appears in the film's 1998 direct-to-video sequel, The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, as a ghost in the sky, and lastly The Lion King 1½ in 2004. Mufasa falls back into the gorge and is trampled to death by the stampeding wildebeest. Mufasa appears in the on-property Mandarin production of The Lion King stage musical. His role is somewhat expanded in the musical based on the movie. When creating Dreamcoast, Elkwood had the story begin with the Jones brothers watching the Lion King and saying how they wished Mufasa would have still been alive. Several years later, Mufasa appears as a ghost. At the Disney theme parks, Mufasa was also one of the main characters in "The Legend of the Lion King", a former Fantasyland attraction in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, which retold the story of the film using fully-articulated puppets. In "Friends to the End", Kion runs off to calm himself and tries to ask Mufasa why the scar on his face is bothering him. Mufasa originally appeared in the 1994 film The Lion King. Uru (mother; deceased) The Lion Guard: Lair of the Lion Guard • Janja's Den • Tree of Life, Instrumental Scores: This Land • Hyenas • ...To Die For • Under the Stars • King of Pride Rock • Didn't Your Mother Tell You Not to Play with Your Food • We are All Connected • Hyenas in the Pride Lands • Elephant Graveyard • I Was Just Trying to Be Brave • Stampede • Mufasa Dies • If You Ever Come Back We'll Kill You • Bowling for Buzzards • We Gotta Bone to Pick With You • Kings of the Past • Nala, is It Really You? Later, when he realizes that Scar did not attend Simba's presentation, he confronts his brother, who feigns forgetfulness and then descends into bitterness at having his "right" as heir to the throne taken from him. Once out, throw Prophecy and Rafiki's Stick on him, get Zazu away from him, and use Hakuna Matata and Nala to get him away from the Hungry Hyenas. Patrolling the Pride Lands, pouncing lessons, his family, the Morning Report, giving out advice and wisdom, speaking to Kion, peace, order, safety Portrayed by Despite his death, Mufasa endures in the memories of his loved ones. Rafiki, having discovered Simba's survival, finds Simba in an attempt to convince the now-adult lion to return to the Pride Lands. Moana: Moana • Sina • Frigatebird • Chief Tui • Gramma Tala • Pua • Frigatebird • Kakamora Chief • Maui • HeiHei • Ghost Matai • Eel • Tamatoa • Frog Monster • Sloth Monster • Eight Eyed Bat • Chicken Feed • Maui's Hook • The Ocean Later, when he learns from Zazu that Simba has taken Nala into the hyena clan's territory in the Elephant Graveyard, he rushes to defend the cubs, fighting off dozens of hyenas and ordering their matriarch, Shenzi, to leave his son alone. 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