Mufasa: The Lion King soundtrack— A definitive guide to every soundtrack in the movie

The musical drama film, Mufasa: The Lion King, hit theaters across the United States on December 20, 2024. With a screenplay by Jeff Nathanson, the film acts as both a prequel and a sequel to the 2019 film, The Lion King.

Mufasa: The Lion King has been a box office success, earning around $328 million (according to Box Office Mojo by IMDb Pro) against a budget of about $200 million (according to Variety). However, when it comes to mass reception, it has received mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike.

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film currently has a critic rating of 55 percent and an audience score of 88 percent, which highlights the differing opinions between these two factions. However, one aspect where both critics and viewers have found common ground is the exceptional quality of the film's soundtrack, and rightly so.

The soundtrack for Mufasa: The Lion King features 7 tracks, including powerful scores like Ngomso by Lebo M, Brother Betrayed by Kelvin Harrison Jr., and Tell Me It's You by Aaron Pierre and Tiffany Boone. Each of these tracks and many more significantly enhance the film's overall experience, making it more immersive and fluid.

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Soundtrack of Mufasa: The Lion King

1. Ngomso by Lebo M
2. Milele by Anika Noni Rose and Keith David
3. I Always Wanted a Brother by Braelyn Rankins, Theo Somolu, Aaron Pierre, and Kelvin Harrison Jr.
4. Bye Bye by Mads Mikkelsen, Joanna Jones, and Folake Olowofoyeku
5. We Go Together by Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Tiffany Boone, Preston Nyman, and Kagiso Lediga
6. Tell Me It's You by Aaron Pierre and Tiffany Boone
7. Brother Betrayed by Kelvin Harrison Jr.

While the above tracks were recognized as the official soundtrack for the film, the composer of the film's score, Dave Metzger, also released a soundtrack called Mufasa: The Lion King (Original Score), which featured 24 extra tracks. These included:

1. Kuqondile by Nicholas Britell and Lebo M
2. And So It's Time by Hans Zimmer and Lebo M
3. Listen to My Voice by Dave Metzger
4. Destiny Reigns by Dave Metzger
5. Find the Way by Nicholas Britell and Lebo M
6. The Race by Dave Metzger
7. Burden of Pride by Dave Metzger
8. My Love by Dave Metzger and Lebo M
9. Bathroom Break by Dave Metzger
10. Home by Nicholas Britell and Lebo M
11. Run Mufasa! by Dave Metzger
12. All That Was Lost by Dave Metzger
13. Jamaa by Dave Metzger
14. Smell a Duck by Dave Metzger
15. Elephant Stampede by Dave Metzger
16. Follow the Fireflies by Dave Metzger
17. Beneath the Scars by Dave Metzger
18. The King Within by Dave Metzger
19. Clash of Kings by Dave Metzger
20. Blood for Blood by Dave Metzger
21. The Earth Will Shake by Dave Metzger
22. We Made It by Nicholas Britell and Lebo M
23. The King of Milele by Dave Metzger
24. A Story of a Great King by Dave Metzger and Lebo M

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About the Mufasa: The Lion King

On August 10, 2024, when the film's trailer was released, an in-depth synopsis for Mufasa: The Lion King was also shared. It read:

"Exploring the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands, “Mufasa: The Lion King” enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick."

It continued:

"Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny—their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe."

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How can you watch Mufasa: The Lion King?

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Mufasa: The Lion King is currently exclusively being shown in theaters. If you are eager to see the movie, you can either pre-book your tickets online or purchase them directly at the theater.

For those who prefer watching films from home, you will have to wait a bit longer for the film to be released digitally. This is due to the fact that it has only been a little over a week since the film's theatrical release.

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