This week, the digital streaming release of Disney's 'Mufasa: The Lion King' is imminent.
Disney's highly anticipated prequel to their blockbuster hit, The Lion King, titled Mufasa: The Lion King, will hit digital streaming platforms this week. Directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Barry Jenkins, this exciting journey tells the story of Mufasa, a lost cub, who meets Taka, a sympathetic lion and heir to a royal bloodline. Their fates become intertwined as they embark on a journey to discover their destinies.
The young versions of Mufasa and Taka are voiced by Braelyn Rankins and Theo Somolu, respectively. As they grow, Mufasa is played by Aaron Pierre, while Kelvin Harrison Jr. takes on the role of the adult Taka. The enchanting voice cast also includes Tiffany Boone, Mads Mikkelsen, John Kani, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, and Donald Glover.
Disney Studio Home Entertainment announced that Mufasa: The Lion King will premiere on digital streaming providers via premium video on demand (PVOD) on February 18. With a price of $29.99, the movie's PVOD rental price is typically $5 less than its purchase price, making a digital rental for $24.99 an option for viewers. The film will also be available for purchase or rent on various digital platforms like Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home.
Director Barry Jenkins, known for his critically acclaimed low-budget films like Moonlight and If Beale Street Could Talk, found an entirely new experience with Mufasa: The Lion King. Having a sizable $200 million production budget, Jenkins explored the realm of performance capture filmmaking, considering it a live-action film. In an interview with The Associated Press, he shared, "My head was spinning when this started. It reminded me of when I first got into filmmaking. You can sort of run away from that newness and be intimidated by it, or you can embrace it, learn the things you don't know and then start to bend it."
The big-budgeted Mufasa: The Lion King was a hit in theaters, earning a worldwide box office total of $673.8 million, with $238.1 million in North America and $435.7 million internationally. Rated PG, Mufasa: The Lion King is available for digital streaming on February 18.
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Is Mufasa the Lion King streaming on Netflix, as some have speculated? No, as of now, Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King is only available for digital streaming on platforms like Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, and others, following its PVOD release on February 18.
Donald Glover, known for his roles in "Atlanta" and "Community," lends his voice to the enchanting voice cast of Mufasa in the Lion King prequel.
Mufasa, the central character of the movie, embarks on an exciting journey alongside Taka in this heartfelt tale. Alongside Aaron Pierre's performance as Mufasa, Kelvin Harrison Jr. portrays the adult version of Taka.
While the movie is currently only available for digital streaming, Mufasa: The Lion King is set to hit Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K Ultra HD in April 2025, according to Deadline Hollywood.
Director Barry Jenkins, famous for his critically acclaimed films like Moonlight and If Beale Street Could Talk, took on a new challenge with Mufasa: The Lion King, exploring the realm of performance capture filmmaking.
The movie's premiere on digital streaming platforms via PVOD saw a price of $29.99, with a rental price of $24.99 being an option for viewers who want to digital rent it.
Mads Mikkelsen, known for films like Casino Royale and Hannibal, is part of the impressive voice cast of Mufasa: The Lion King, alongside John Kani, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, and other renowned artists. The Lion King prequel tells an inspiring story featuring lions and filmmaking, showcasing the talents of its star-studded cast.
