Contender: Mufasa: The Lion King (2024)

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Mufasa: The Lion King was added to this list based on the following criteria: Pre-Release Buzz

Type of Contender: Effects

Contender Factor: 42.1 out of 75 (Stage 4 of 5 complete)

Stage 1 – Pedigree

Director: Barry Jenkins

Writers: Jeff Nathanson

Stars: Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., John Kani

Techs: Joi McMillon (Ed); James Laxton (Ci); Nicholas Britell, Pharrell Williams, Hans Zimmer (Mu)

Prior Recognition:
     Extensive Zimmer
     Limited Jenkins, McMillon, Laxton, Britell, Williams
     Potential Rogen, Eichner

Rating: 10 out of 25

Stage 2 – Content

Legacy: Prequel

Genre: Animation, Adventure

Length: 2h 00m

MPAA Rating: PG

Rating: 18.8 out of 30

Stage 3 – Release

Festival: None

Release Date: Dec. 20, 2024

Strategy: Wide

Rating: 7.7 out of 10

Stage 4 – Critics

MetaCritic Score: 56

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 57%

Rating: 5.7 out of 10

Stage 5 – Audience

CinemaScore: A-

IMDb Rating: 6.6

Box Office Tally: $250,451,058

Box Office Status: Open

Rating: 20.9 out of 25

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