When Will ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Be Streaming On Disney+?
"Mufasa: The Lion King" has officially premiered in cinemas.
Prepare to head back to the Pride Lands—Mufasa: The Lion King has officially hit theaters. This movie delves into Mufasa's origins and how he became the beloved leader that fans admire. Keep reading to find out when the sequel will be available for streaming on Disney+ and digital services.
Directed by Barry Jenkins, *Mufasa: The Lion King* acts as both a prequel and a sequel to the beloved live-action remake from 2019. This film tells the story of Mufasa as a young cub who has lost his family and explores his formative years, including his first encounters with Taka, who eventually evolves into the antagonist Scar.
In a series of flashbacks, the tale begins with Mufasa as a young cub, feeling abandoned and isolated until he encounters a kind lion named Taka, who comes from a royal lineage. This unexpected encounter sparks a grand adventure for a diverse group of outcasts on a quest to find their purpose. Throughout their journey, their relationships will face challenges as they attempt to escape a dangerous and menacing enemy.
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The actors reprising their roles from the 2019 remake are Donald Glover, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, John Kani, and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. New additions to the cast include Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Tiffany Boone, and Beyoncé’s daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, among others.
In terms of music, the talented Lin-Manuel Miranda, known for his award-winning songwriting, created the songs for the film, while Dave Metzger was responsible for the original score. The sequel is estimated to bring in between $59 million and $66 million on its opening weekend at the box office. To put this into perspective, the live-action version released in 2019 debuted with $191.7 million and went on to earn $543.6 million in the U.S. and $1.66 billion worldwide.
If you're interested in either revisiting the movie or watching it for the first time from the comfort of your home, keep reading to learn when "Mufasa: The Lion King" is expected to become available for streaming.
How To Watch Mufasa: The Lion King Today
"The Lion King" featuring Mufasa is currently showing in cinemas.
Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King had its exclusive theater debut on Friday, December 20. At the moment, the film is only available for viewing in cinemas. Be sure to check the schedules of nearby theaters for exact showtimes.
When Will Mufasa: The Lion King Stream On Disney+?
"The Lion King: Mufasa" is currently showing in cinemas.
Mufasa: The Lion King will be available for streaming on Disney+ sometime later. Viewers can look forward to the live-action movie being accessible on Disney's streaming platform around three months after it hits theaters, probably in March 2025.
For instance, Walt Disney Pictures' film Wish debuted in cinemas in November 2023 and was available on Disney+ a little over three months later. In the same vein, the animated hit Inside Out 2 was made available on Disney's streaming service more than three months after it was shown in theaters. Likewise, last year’s live-action version of The Little Mermaid followed a similar schedule, arriving on Disney+ about three months and nine days after its release in theaters.
To catch Mufasa: The Lion King when it becomes available on Disney+, you'll need to get a subscription to the streaming service. The basic plan, which includes ads, begins at $7.99 a month. At this time, Disney+ doesn't offer a free trial. However, there is a bundled deal for those who already subscribe to ESPN+ or Hulu.
"Mufasa: The Lion King Digital Release Date?"
"The Lion King: Mufasa" has just hit cinemas.
Before "Mufasa: The Lion King" debuts on Disney's streaming service, it will be available for sale and rental on various digital platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, and YouTube TV.
Studios often take 45 to 65 days following a film's release in theaters to make it available for digital purchase or streaming. The timing for this digital release is usually affected by how well the movie performs at the box office. Therefore, the earliest that Mufasa: The Lion King could be offered digitally is February 3, 2025.
Keep an eye out for the announcement of when Mufasa: The Lion King will debut on Disney+ and other digital services. You can watch the official trailer below.
