LikeMufasa, it earnedmixed reviews, andcost a reported $200 million to produce.
But the one key differentiating factor between the two sequels is the audience response.
The film’s critics' score is more mixed, at 58%.
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It’s the lowest-rated movie of directorBarry Jenkins' acclaimed career.
DespiteMufasa’s perceived success, however, it’sstill trailing its predecessor by about $1 billion.
Directed byJon Favreau, the 2019 remake ofThe Lion Kingdefied mixed reviews to earn over $1.6 billion worldwide.
Simba, having become king of the Pride Lands, is determined for his cub to follow in his paw prints while the origins of his late father Mufasa are explored.
The film built upon the photo-realistic animation techniques that Favreau first experimented with on hisThe Jungle Bookremake.
