Mufasa: The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) accompanies the 2024 American musical drama Mufasa: The Lion King, directed by Barry Jenkins and released in theaters on December 20, 2024. The soundtrack album features original songs written by Lin-Manuel Miranda in collaboration with Lebo M, alongside vocal performances from cast members and the South African Cultural Gospel Choir, blending musical theatre-inspired songwriting with African-inflected choral elements. The film’s score—composed by Dave Metzger with contributions shaped by Miranda and Lebo M—combines orchestral underscore with thematic motifs drawn from the songs and narrative drama.
The soundtrack album was released on December 13, 2024 via Walt Disney Records. The standard edition contains 7 original songs composed for the film and runs approximately 16 minutes, available digitally, on CD, and on vinyl. A Deluxe Edition released the same day includes instrumental score material and additional tracks, while a separate Original Score album composed by Dave Metzger was released on December 20, 2024. All editions are available on major platforms including Apple Music and other digital retailers.
Miranda’s songwriting for the soundtrack carries narrative weight through character-driven performances and ensemble numbers rooted in the film’s emotional arcs. Lebo M’s contributions and choral arrangements link the new material to the broader musical legacy of The Lion King franchise, creating continuity with cultural musical influences central to the setting. Metzger’s score supports the film’s dramatic and action sequences with orchestral and thematic cohesion drawn from the song material.
In addition to the original soundtrack and score albums, a brief version of “Hakuna Matata” appears in the film itself but is not included on the official soundtrack release.
Composer & Songwriters: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Lebo M; Score by Dave Metzger
Release Date: December 13, 2024 (soundtrack & deluxe), December 20, 2024 (score)
Label: Walt Disney Records
Tracks: Standard soundtrack: 7 songs; Deluxe & 24 Score editions vary
Genre: Film Soundtrack / Original Songs & Score
Mufasa: The Lion King: Tracklist
- Lebo M. – Ngomso
- Gam Wichayanee – Milele
- Natthawat Srirakij – I Always Wanted A Brother
- Nimit Lugsamepong – Bye Bye
- Nadech Kugimiya – We Go Together
- Nadech Kugimiya – Tell Me It’s You
- Daou Pittaya – Brother Betrayed
Score Soundtrack
- Dave Metzger – Destiny Reigns
- Nicholas Britell – Kuqondile
- Dave Metzger – Listen to My Voice
- Nicholas Britell – Find the Way
- Dave Metzger – The Race
- Nicholas Britell – Home
- Dave Metzger – Burden of Pride
- Dave Metzger – My Love
- Dave Metzger – Bathroom Break
- Dave Metzger – Run Mufasa!
- Hans Zimmer – And So It’s Time
- Dave Metzger – All That Was Lost
- Dave Metzger – Jamaa
- Dave Metzger – Follow the Fireflies
- Dave Metzger – Smell a Duck
- Dave Metzger – Elephant Stampede
- Dave Metzger – Beneath the Scars
- Dave Metzger – The King Within
- Nicholas Britell – We Made It
- Dave Metzger – Clash of Kings
- Dave Metzger – Blood for Blood
- Dave Metzger – The Earth Will Shake
- Dave Metzger – The King of Milele
- Dave Metzger – A Story of a Great King
