Does Mufasa: The Lion King Have A Post-Credits Scene?

Mufasa: The Lion King expands the franchise that was relaunched with 2019's The Lion King, and viewers could question if there is anything in the credits that sets up future installments. The 2024 entry in the Lion King movie franchise goes back before the events of Simba's life to tell the origin of Mufasa and Taka/Scar. Although this means the movie is primarily concerned with exploring the past, the section of the film focused on Simba and Nala's daughter, Kiara, is responsible for setting up the franchise's future.

Due to the record-breaking box office success of 2019's The Lion King, Disney looked for ways to return audiences to the Pride Lands in some capacity. This brought about Mufasa: The Lion King instead of a traditional sequel that could have adapted the animated movie The Lion King II: Simba's Pride. While the future of the franchise likely rests on Mufasa's box office performance, the iconic series is one audiences have continually wanted to return to. This is why Disney could have considered including a post-credits scene teasing what could come next.

Mufasa: The Lion King Does Not Have A Post-Credits Scene

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It is confirmed that Mufasa: The Lion King does not have a post-credits scene. There is no additional footage shown in the mid-credits or after-credits that acts as either a tease for the sequel or leaves audiences with a final joke. Still, it is encouraged that everyone who watches Mufasa: The Lion King should sit through the credits to see the names of everyone who worked on the film, ranging from the cast, crew, and VFX artists.

Why Mufasa: The Lion King Didn't Need A Post-Credits Scene

The Ending Already Sets Up The Future

Mufasa: The Lion King not including a post-credits scene makes sense on a number of levels. The franchise has never included a credits scene before, so it was not fully expected that this would change now. Furthermore, whether future live-action/animated The Lion King movies will be made is uncertain. Disney's decision will likely depend on how much Mufasa: The Lion King makes at the box office. If Disney had gone ahead and teased a sequel in the credits, audiences would only be more disappointed should another installment not be made. Not including a credits scene is safer.

There's also the fact that Mufasa: The Lion King's ending does all the franchise needs to set up the possibility for more movies. Disney also has options to extend the franchise in other ways thanks to existing characters like Kiara, Timon, and Pumbaa. Kiara allows for an adaptation of The Lion King II: Simba's Pride to happen, while Disney could even look to do a new take on The Lion King 1 1/2 to give Timon and Pumbaa starring roles. As a result, the future of the franchise is already well established without a Mufasa: The Lion King post-credits scene.