Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Mufasa: The Lion King!
Mufasa: The Lion King finally answers the question of how Taka got his scar, and while this isn't the first time a Disney movie has tackled a similar origin story, this film did it the best by far. Ever since The Lion King was released, the mystery of how Scar got his scar has been raging, with their being no official answer. Luckily, Mufasa: The Lion King finally reveals the story behind this, with this explanation being much better handled than a similar story from Captain Marvel.
Much like Mufasa: The Lion King, Captain Marvel was tasked with explaining how a character got a scar on their eye. However, instead of being a villainous lion, it was Nick Fury. Nick Fury had become famous for wearing his eyepatch ever since he made his debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but after a decade of movies, there was still no explanation for what happened to his eye. However, once Captain Marvel finally provided one, it was pretty disappointing.
Mufasa: The Lion King Made The Origin Of Taka's Eye Scar Meaningful
It Completely Recontextualizes The Lion King
Taka doesn't get his famous scar until nearly the end of Mufasa: The Lion King. When he does, however, it is incredibly meaningful. After betraying Mufasa and letting the outsider lions know where he is, the villains track him to the Pride Lands, with them preparing to kill Mufasa and his friends. As Kiros is preparing to hit Mufasa with a killing blow, Taka jumps in the way, taking the hit. This protects Mufasa, although it does leave a massive scar on Taka's eye.
Mufasa: The Lion King was a big box office draw for the Christmas period of 2024, begging the question of how well it performed in all markets.
This reveal completely recontextualizes the story of The Lion King, with the scar acting as a reminder of how close the two brothers once were. Although Scar wants to kill Mufasa in The Lion King, the scar proves that Scar was once willing to lay down his life for his brother, highlighting how far the duo has fallen.
Captain Marvel Turned The Origin Of Nick Fury's Eye Scar Into A Joke
After Years Of Buildup
While Mufasa: The Lion King's explanation of Taka's scar had a dramatic purpose, Captain Marvel's explanation turned it into a joke. In the prequel film, it is shown that Goose, an alien who takes the form of a cat, scratched Nick Fury's eye out. This reveal was played off like a joke, but it really didn't land for many fans of the MCU.
Mufasa: The Lion King reveals an all-new superpower for Mufasa, creating a massive plot hole within the story of the original The Lion King.
Despite years of buildup, Captain Marvel's explanation adds nothing to the character, with it being a massive letdown. Compared to the weight that Taka's scar has, Nick Fury's eyepatch seems so much less important, with Mufasa: The Lion King succeeding where Captain Marvel failed.
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Mufasa: The Lion King explores the origins of the beloved character Mufasa, focusing on his youth as a lost cub who encounters Taka, a royal heir. Their meeting initiates an epic journey of self-discovery and destiny, featuring a group of misfit companions navigating the challenges of their world.
Release Date
December 18, 2024
Runtime
118 minutes
Main Genre
Adventure
Cast
Kelvin Harrison Jr.
, Aaron Pierre
, Tiffany Boone
, Kagiso Lediga
, Preston Nyman
, Blue Ivy Carter
, John Kani
, Mads Mikkelsen
, Seth Rogen
, Billy Eichner
, Thandiwe Newton
, Lennie James
, Anika Noni Rose
, Keith David
, Braelyn Rankins
, Donald Glover
, Beyoncé
, Folake Olowofoyeku
, Joanna Jones
, Thuso Mbedu
, Sheila Atim
, Abdul Salis
, Dominique Jennings
, Derrick L. McMillon
, Maestro Harrell
Custom Image by Yailin Chacon
English (US) ·