Following its theatrical and digital releases, Mufasa: The Lion King will now roar into Disney+. The film will begin streaming on Disney+ on March 26.
Mufasa: The Lion King Release Date on Disney+
Mufasa: The Lion King will be released on Disney+ on March 26, 2025; the film will be accessible to all signups with an active plan.
To watch Mufasa: The Lion King, what Disney+ plan is required?
Mufasa: The Lion King is available on all Disney+ subscriptions. This isn’t an ad-free, unlimited download, Dolby Atmos experience, like on Disney+ Premium ($15.99/month), but Disney+ Basic ($9.99/month) has the movie with commercials. More options available for bundles with Hulu, ESPN+, or Max.
Here’s the description of the story of Mufasa: Mufasa in The Lion King: With their classic shtick, Timon and Pumbaa ask Rafiki to tell the story of Mufasa to Kiara, the little lion cub and daughter of Simba and Nala. The action initiates on Mufasa’s life as an orphan cub, wandering lonely until coming across Taka, a fellow lion, whose noble lineage and empathetic nature seem to bond them. They would face the trial of …
Produced by Adele Romanski and Mark Ceryak, Peter Tobyansen executive produced, and directed by Barry Jenkins from a screenplay by Jeff Nathanson. Voices include Braelyn and Brielle Rankins playing young Mufasa, and Aaron Pierre as Mufasa. Other voice actors: John Kani as Rafiki, Kagiso Lediga as young Rafiki, Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Taka, Theo Somolu as young Taka, and James Earl Jones (archived recordings) as Mufasa; Billy Eichner as Timon, Tiffany Boone as Sarabi, Donald Glover as Simba, Mads Mikkelsen as Kiros, Thandiwe Newton as Eshe, Lennie James as Obasi, 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, and Dominique Jennings as Sarafina.
Disney+ Rates and Schedule (March 2025)
Subscriptions to Disney+
The monthly price for Basic Disney+: $9.99
No downloads, advertisements included
HDR and 4K UHD (300+ titles)
Available on four screens
$15.99/month or $159.99/year for Disney+ Premium
Unlimited downloads (10 devices) and no advertisements
Dolby Atmos, HDR, and 4K UHD
Available on four screens
Bundles for Hulu and Disney+
Basic Bundle: $10.99 a month
Hulu plus Disney+ with ads and no downloads
Promotional offer: 4 months at $2.99/month (ends March 30)
Premium Monthly Package: $19.99
Ad-free Disney+ and Hulu with limitless downloads (10 devices)
Dolby Atmos, HDR, and 4K UHD
The Basic Bundle Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ are: $16.99/month
Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ ad-supported with no downloads
The Premium Bundle is $26.99 per month.
ESPN+ with advertisements, Disney+ and Hulu without
10 devices, unlimited downloads, 4K UHD, HDR, and Dolby Atmos
The Legacy Bundle of $21.99/month is no longer accessible to new subscribers.
Disney+ (ad-free), Hulu (ad-supported), and ESPN+ (ad-supported), but no downloads
Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ Basic Bundles: $16.99/month Ad-supported Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ without downloads
The Premium Bundle costs $26.99 per month.
ESPN+ with advertisements, Disney+ and Hulu without
10 devices, unlimited downloads, 4K UHD, HDR, and Dolby Atmos
No longer available for new subscribers is the $21.99/month Legacy Bundle.
Disney+ (ad-free), Hulu (ad-supported), and ESPN+ (ad-supported), but no downloads
Ad-supported Disney+, Hulu, and Max Bundles: $16.99/month
Ads for Disney+, Hulu, and Max
Ad-free: $29.99/month
Ad-free Disney+, Hulu, and Max
Mufasa: The Lion King has grossed $712 million in the United States, making it the ninth highest-grossing movie for the year since its release by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures on December 20, 2024.
