Mufasa's ending shows how its titular character came to power in the Pride Lands, and it is very interesting to look at his ascension compared to how his son, Simba, also eventually becomes king.

She plans to raise Kovu to overthrow Simba and become the king of the Pride Lands. This tests not only Kiara and Kovu's relationship as they mature, but Simba's relationship with his daughter.

Mufasa: The Lion King is coming to Disney+ this month. The movie made more than $700 million at the global box office.

But when weight of responsibility and a desperate plea from the now ravaged Pride Lands come to find the adult prince, Simba must take on a formidable enemy, and fulfill his destiny to be king.

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The film follows Rafiki who tells Simba and Nala's daughter the story of how Mufasa became a king. It goes back and forth between the past and present ...

In the original film, Simba was tricked into thinking he killed his father, a guilt ridden lion cub flees into exile and abandons his identity as the future King.