Mufasa: The Lion King is coming to Disney+ following its theatrical and digital release. The film will be available to stream on Disney+ starting March 26.
When is the Release Date of Mufasa: The Lion King on Disney+?
Mufasa: The Lion King will be released on Disney+ on March 26, 2025. Subscribers with an active plan can stream the movie.
Which Disney+ plan do I need to watch Mufasa: The Lion King?
You can watch Mufasa: The Lion King on any Disney+ plan. Disney+ Basic ($9.99/month) includes the movie with ads, while Disney+ Premium ($15.99/month) offers an ad-free experience, unlimited downloads, and Dolby Atmos. Bundle options with Hulu, ESPN+, or Max are also available.
| Movie | Review Platform | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Mufasa: The Lion King | Rotten Tomatoes | 55% |
| IMDb | 6.8/10 | |
| Metacritic | 56% | |
| CinemaScore | A- |
Here’s the plot details for Mufasa: The Lion King:
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.
Directed by Barry Jenkins from a screenplay by Jeff Nathanson, produced by Adele Romanski & Mark Ceryak, and executive produced by Peter Tobyansen.
The voice stars are Aaron Pierre as Mufasa, Braelyn and Brielle Rankins as young Mufasa, James Earl Jones (archived recordings) as Mufasa, Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Taka, Theo Somolu as young Taka, John Kani as Rafiki, Kagiso Lediga as young Rafiki, Seth Rogen as Pumbaa, Billy Eichner as Timon, Tiffany Boone as Sarabi, Donald Glover as Simba, Mads Mikkelsen as Kiros, Thandiwe Newton as Eshe, Lennie James as Obasi, Blue Ivy Carter as Kiara, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as Nala, Preston Nyman as Zazu, Anika Noni Rose as Afia, Keith David as Masego, Joanna Jones as Akua, Folake Olowofoyeku as Amara, Thuso Mbedu as Junia, Sheila Atim as Ajarry, Abdul Salis as Chigaru, Derrick L. McMillon as Mosi, Maestro Harrell as Inaki, A.J. Beckles as Azibo, David S. Lee as Mobo, Dominique Jennings as Sarafina.
Disney+ Plans & Prices (March 2025)
Disney+ Plans
- Disney+ Basic – $9.99/month
- With ads, no downloads
- 4K UHD & HDR (300+ titles)
- Watch on 4 screens
- Disney+ Premium – $15.99/month or $159.99/year
- No ads, unlimited downloads (10 devices)
- 4K UHD, HDR & Dolby Atmos
- Watch on 4 screens
Disney+ & Hulu Bundles
- Basic Bundle – $10.99/month
- Disney+ & Hulu with ads, no downloads
- Promo: $2.99/month for 4 months (Ends March 30)
- Premium Bundle – $19.99/month
- Disney+ & Hulu ad-free, unlimited downloads (10 devices)
- 4K UHD, HDR & Dolby Atmos
Disney+, Hulu & ESPN+ Bundles
- Basic Bundle – $16.99/month
- Disney+, Hulu & ESPN+ with ads, no downloads
- Premium Bundle – $26.99/month
- Disney+ & Hulu ad-free, ESPN+ with ads
- Unlimited downloads (10 devices), 4K UHD, HDR & Dolby Atmos
- Legacy Bundle – $21.99/month (No longer available for new subscribers)
- Disney+ (no ads), Hulu (with ads), ESPN+ (with ads), no downloads
Disney+, Hulu & Max Bundles
- With Ads – $16.99/month
- Disney+, Hulu & Max with ads
- No Ads – $29.99/month
- Disney+, Hulu & Max ad-free
Released in the U.S. on December 20, 2024, by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, Mufasa: The Lion King has grossed $712 million, becoming the seventh-highest-grossing film of the year.
