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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: 17.5 out of 55 (Stage 2 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: TBD
MPAA Rating: TBD
Rating: 7.5 out of 30
Stage 3 – Release
Festival: TBD
Release Date: Dec. 20, 2024
Strategy: TBD
Rating: 2.7 out of 10
Stage 5 – Audience
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: TBD
CinemaScore: TBD
IMDb Rating: TBD
Box Office Tally: TBD
Box Office Status: TBD
Rating: 0 out of 25
