Mufasa is back! On Friday, the makers of the super hit movie 'The Lion King' announced the official title and release year of the prequel film. During the global Disney fan event D23 Expo, 'Moonlight' director Barry Jenkins officially announced the prequel of the 2019 live-action film with the title, 'Mufasa: The Lion King.

Barry Jenkins announces 'The Lion King’ prequel along with exciting plot details, teaser & title

Loved watching ‘The Lion King’? There’s more news on that front as director Barry Jenkins reveals has been roped for a prequel of the film. Currently, ‘Lion King’ scribe Jeff Nathanson is penning a draft of the Lion King prequel as the Oscar-winning ‘Moonlight’ filmmaker Barry Jenkins has been confirmed for helming the project.

'Lion King' prequel in works as Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins roped in

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Barry Jenkins announces 'The Lion King’ prequel along with exciting plot details, teaser & title

'Lion King' prequel in works as Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins roped in