The upcoming cinematic gem titled, "Mufasa: The Lion King" is here to serve up a steaming plate of nostalgia with a plot that proves one can be both a prequel and a sequel if it tries hard enough.

This treat woven from the depths of Pride Rock lays itself bare in a star-studded display featuring Aaron Pierre as Mufasa, Donald Glover as Simba, John Kani as Rafiki, Seth Rogen as Pumbaa, Billy Eichner as Timon, Blue Ivy Carter as Kiara, and Beyoncé is back to grace us with her presence as Queen Nala. We’ll also see Mads Mikkelsen flex his acting muscles as the intimidating lion, Kiros.

The new Mufasa chapter blends elements from The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride with a Mufasa-focused narrative. The one pulling the strings, quite literally, behind this lion cub-sized puppet show is Rafiki, whose gnarled fingers will play the chords of Mufasa and Scar’s past through flashbacks.

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So, what’s the deal with this new flick? The synopsis unveils an intriguing tale where Rafiki narrates the legend of Mufasa to little Kiara, Simba and Nala’s bundle of joy, while Timon and Pumbaa make sure the humor quota is filled. The yarn unfolds showcasing Mufasa’s humble beginnings as an orphaned cub until bumping into a warm-hearted lion named Taka. Keep reading, because that’s not just any lion, but the scion of a royal lineage.

Thus, begins the extraordinary journey of a band of misfits seeking their destiny, occasionally taking a break to dodge the occasional deadly foe. Tested at every corner while forging inseparable bonds, we’re just glad we don’t have to wait lion years to watch this amazing spectacle.

When the curtain falls on "Mufasa: The Lion King", it leaves us hungrier than Scar in the elephant graveyard. However, don’t fret, because it’s set to hit theaters just in time to add some much-needed festive flair to your Christmas plans on December 20.