Streaming Date for “Mufasa: The Lion King” on Disney+
streaming platform in October 2023, three months after its July 2023 theatrical release.
“Mufasa: The Lion King” is both a sequel and a prequel to 2019’s “The Lion King,” which is a remake of the 1994 animated film of the same name. The 2024 movie centers on Simba’s father, Mufasa, as a young lion cub. The star-studded cast includes Aaron Pierre (Mufasa), Kelvin Harrison Jr. (Taka), John Kani (Rafiki), Seth Rogen (Pumbaa), Billy Eichner (Timon), Tiffany Boone (Sarabi), Donald Glover (Simba), and Blue Ivy Carter (Kiara). Notably, Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote the songs for the film.
During a December 2024 appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” Miranda shared his thoughts on working on “Mufasa,” emphasizing the challenge of living up to the iconic songs from the original film, which were written by Elton John and Tim Rice.
“I think working on ‘Mufasa’ raised the bar for me because I knew I was stepping into the world of Lion King. That original album is, like, an all bangers, no skip album,” he said. “I went into every song in ‘Mufasa’ with that energy of, ‘This is a no skips album.’”
For fans eagerly awaiting the opportunity to watch “Mufasa: The Lion King” on Disney+, it’s expected to be available for streaming in March 2025. While the official release date has not been announced, the pattern of past Disney+ releases suggests that it may follow a three-month window after its theatrical debut. Get ready to dive back into the world of Pride Rock and enjoy this new installment in the beloved franchise!
