Mighty Chroma Logo
Mighty Chroma Logo

Mufasa: The Lion King 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review

Score: 75

from 3 reviewers

Review Date:

A visually stunning and emotionally engaging prequel, 'Mufasa: The Lion King' boasts amazing CGI, a captivating Dolby Vision transfer, and an effective Atmos mix.

Mufasa: The Lion King 4K UHD Blu-ray Front Cover

Disc Release Date

Video: 86

The 4K UHD presentation of "Mufasa: The Lion King" dazzles with its photorealistic animation, offering astounding detail where every hair and scenic backdrop appear breathlessly true to life. Enhanced by HDR/Dolby Vision, the visuals exhibit remarkable depth and dynamic color, surpassing the 2019 film's weightless feel.

Audio: 86

The 4K UHD Blu-ray of 'Mufasa: The Lion King' features an expansive Dolby Atmos track, enhancing environmental sounds and dynamic moments like thunderstorms and stampedes, while maintaining clear dialogue. Although effective in specific scenes, its impact varies, outshining the 1080p DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 mix.

Extra: 46

The 4K UHD Blu-ray of 'Mufasa: The Lion King' presents a visually stunning yet somewhat superficial array of extras, highlighted by brief behind-the-scenes features like 'Finding Milele' and 'Songs of the Savanna,' offering limited insight despite notable contributions from Barry Jenkins and Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Movie: 61

Mufasa: The Lion King impresses with emotive storytelling, breaking through CGI's Uncanny Valley and delivering breathtaking photorealistic visuals. While some humor detracts from its emotional depth, Barry Jenkins' direction ensures a touching exploration of family themes, solidifying its standing above its 2019 predecessor.

Loading

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website.

By continuing to use our site, you accept our use of cookies. For more details, please visit our Privacy Policy.