Everything You Need to Know About Mufasa: The Lion King Movie (2024): Feb. 23, 2025 - added the US Blu-ray release date of April 1, 2025 - Movie Insider (original) (raw)
Who's Involved:
Seth Rogen, Sheila Atim, Anika Noni Rose, Mads Mikkelsen, Tiffany Boone, Thandiwe Newton, Jeff Nathanson, Folake Olowofoyeku, Blue Ivy Carter, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, Preston Nyman, Braelyn Rankins, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Aaron Pierre, Barry Jenkins, John Kani, Joanna Jones, Dominique Jennings, Mark Ceryak, Theo Somolu, Adele Romanski, Lennie James, Thuso Mbedu, Donald Glover, Keith David, Billy Eichner, Abdul Salis, Kagiso Lediga
PG Parental Guidance Suggested MPA
Rating Reason: action/violence, peril and some thematic elements
Runtime: 2 hrs, 0 m
Language: English
Plot: What's the story about?
Exploring the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands, “Mufasa: The Lion King” enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. 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. 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.
Also known as
- Lion King Prequel
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Key Facts
- Based on Disney's The Lion King by Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts and Linda Woolverton.
- The film will explore the background of the iconic characters, including Mufasa’s origin story (8/28/2021).
- Prequel to the 2019 film.
Filming Timeline
- 2024 - November: The film was set to Completed status.
- 2024 - November: The film was set to Completed status.
- 2024 - January: The film was set to Post-Production status.
- 2022 - September: The film was set to Production status.
- 2021 - September: The film was set to Announced status.
An untitled Disney live-action release has been announced for July 5th, 2024.
- 2021 - August: The film was set to Pre-Production status.
- 2020 - October: The film was set to Development status.
Mufasa: The Lion King DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
Mufasa: The Lion King was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 .
Mufasa: The Lion King VOD & Digital: When was the film released digitally?
Mufasa: The Lion King was released across all major streaming and cable platforms on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices. Available from various digital retailers including Amazon Video, iTunes, Google Play, Apple, Vudu and others.
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