The tragic fate of Mufasa in 1994’s The Lion King broke the hearts of viewers across the globe. A few years ago, Disney, tireless in creating new versions of its famous animated tales, presented a live-action version of that story. Now the time has come for a prequel – Mufasa: The Lion King will cover the childhood of Simba’s brave dad.
The story of Mufasa will be told by none other than the wise Rafiki to cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala. Through the story, viewers will again visit the savannah and the jungle filled with extraordinary animals and many secrets.
The live-action Mufasa: The Lion King is best seen in the cinema, but if you’re curious when it might be available on home media, here’s everything you need to know. You can also read our similar article on Sonic the Hedgehog 3.
When does Mufasa: The Lion King release in cinemas?
Mufasa: The Lion King is set to release on Friday 20 December 2024 in the US and UK.
In the US, tickets will be available on AMC Theatres or Fandango.
In the UK, you can book tickets via Vue, Showcase, Odeon or Cineworld websites.
Here’s the trailer for the film:
When will Mufasa: The Lion King be released on VOD?
For now, Walt Disney Studios hasn’t revealed when the film will appear on digital. However, Disney’s movies usually become available for streaming 67 days after they open in cinemas – that was the case with recent hits like Deadpool & Wolverine and Inside Out 2.
Thus, there’s a good chance that in the US, Mufasa: The Lion King will appear on VOD on Tuesday, 25 February 2025. However, remember that this date is only an estimate, and Disney still needs to confirm it. It’s also possible that UK-based viewers will have to wait for the film a little longer, as that has been the case before.
When will Mufasa: The Lion King be released on DVD/Blu-ray?
Regarding the release of physical copies of Disney films, there’s also a pattern here – they usually appear three weeks after the movie debuts on VOD.
Therefore, it’s very likely that in the US, Mufasa will appear on DVD and Blu-ray on Tuesday, 18 March 2025. We’ll update this article when Disney officially confirms this date.
When will Mufasa: The Lion King be released on streaming services?
As a Disney movie, Mufasa will eventually land on the Mickey Mouse streaming service. For now, the exact date remains unknown. Arguably, this will happen soon after the release of physical copies of the film – Deadpool & Wolverine and Inside Out 2 appeared on Disney+ three weeks after the release on DVD and Blu-ray.
If Mufasa: The Lion King follows the same pattern, it may be available for streaming in early April 2025.
