“Mufasa: The Lion King” is now in theaters.
Get ready to return to the Pride Lands—Mufasa: The Lion King is now in theaters. The film explores Mufasa’s backstory and his rise to become the leader that fans know and love. Read on to learn when you can expect the sequel to stream on Disney+ and digital platforms.
Directed by Barry Jenkins, Mufasa: The Lion King serves as both a prequel and a sequel to the iconic live-action remake from 2019. The film introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub and follows his early life, including how he meets Taka, who later becomes known as the villain Scar.
“Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline,” Disney’s official description reads. “The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny—their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe.”
Returning cast members from the 2019 remake include Donald Glover, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, John Kani, and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. Joining the cast are Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Tiffany Boone, Beyoncé’s daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, and more.
As for the music, award-winning songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote the songs for the film, while Dave Metzger composed the original score. The sequel is projected to earn between $59 million and $66 million during its opening weekend at the box office. In comparison, the 2019 live-action version opened to $191.7 million and ultimately grossed $543.6 million domestically and $1.66 billion globally.
Whether you want to rewatch the film or see it for the first time at home, read on to find out when Mufasa: The Lion King is likely to begin streaming.
How To Watch Mufasa: The Lion King Now
“Mufasa: The Lion King” is now in theaters.
Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King premiered exclusively in theaters on Friday, Dec. 20. Currently, the only way to watch Mufasa: The Lion King is in movie theaters. Check your local cinemas for specific showtimes.
When Will Mufasa: The Lion King Be Streaming On Disney+?
“Mufasa: The Lion King” is now in theaters.
Mufasa: The Lion King will be available for streaming on Disney+ at a later date. Fans can expect the live-action film to arrive on Disney’s streaming service approximately three months after its theatrical debut, likely in March 2025.
For example, Walt Disney Pictures’ Wish premiered in theaters in November 2023 and became available on Disney+ just over three months later. Similarly, the animated blockbuster Inside Out 2 was added to Disney’s streaming platform more than three months after its theatrical release. Last year’s live-action remake of The Little Mermaid also followed a similar timeline, landing on Disney+ roughly three months and nine days after its theatrical release.
To watch Mufasa: The Lion King when it lands on Disney+, viewers must sign up for a subscription to the streaming platform. Plans start at $7.99 per month for the basic option (with ads). Currently, Disney+ does not provide a free trial. However, the service offers a bundle option with existing subscriptions to ESPN+ or Hulu.
When Will Mufasa: The Lion King Be Released On Digital?
“Mufasa: The Lion King” is now in theaters.
Before Mufasa: The Lion King arrives on Disney’s streaming platform, the movie will be available for purchase and rental on digital VOD platforms, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, and YouTube TV.
Studios typically wait 45 to 65 days after a movie’s theatrical premiere to release it digitally, and the film’s box office performance will likely influence this timeline. That means the earliest Mufasa: The Lion King could be released digitally is on Feb. 3, 2025.
Stay tuned to learn exactly when Mufasa: The Lion King will premiere on Disney+ and digital platforms. Check out the official trailer, below.