Disney has announced the Mufasa: The Lion King Digital, 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD release dates for its latest musical prequel, which hails from acclaimed filmmaker Barry Jenkins. This comes after over a month since the movie had its theatrical debut.
“The film explores the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands. Rafiki relays the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick,” reads the film’s official synopsis. “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.”
When is the Mufasa: The Lion King digital, 4K, Blu-ray, & DVD release dates?
Mufasa: The Lion King will be available to rent or own on digital platforms starting February 18. This will be followed by its 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD release on April 1. In addition, the 4K UHD edition will also be available in a collectible limited edition SteelBook with custom artwork and packaging.
Listed below are the bonus features included:
- Full Length Sing-Along — Sing along with your favorite songs while watching the movie with on-screen lyrics.
- Finding Milele: The Making of Mufasa: The Lion King — Join visionary director Barry Jenkins and the cast of Mufasa: The Lion King on an epic journey to create a brand-new chapter in the story of The Lion King. Explore how the story was developed and the technology used to make Mufasa’s world come to life.
- Songs of the Savanna — Director Barry Jenkins and songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda sit down to discuss the excitement and challenges of creating the music for Mufasa: The Lion King.
- Ostrich Eggs with Timon & Pumbaa — Timon and Pumbaa reveal fun facts and some of the hidden references in the movie.
- Protect the Pride — Learn how Disney and The Lion Recovery Fund are working to protect the pride and conserve lions in the wild.
- Outtakes — Watch the cast having fun in the recording booth.
- Deleted Scenes:
- Who’s the Mole Rat?
- What Do You Feel in There?
- Have Faith in Her
- Taka’s Dream
- Music Video: “I Always Wanted a Brother” IRL — Join Lin-Manuel Miranda and the cast of Mufasa: The Lion King as they perform “I Always Wanted A Brother” backstage at a film shoot.
- Song Selections:
- Milele (First Rain)
- I Always Wanted a Brother
- Bye Bye
- We Go Together
- Tell Me It’s You
- Brother Betrayed
Mufasa was directed by Jenkins from a screenplay written by Jeff Nathanson. Just like the first installment, the film blended live-action filmmaking techniques with photoreal computer-generated imagery. It features the voices of Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., John Kani, Tiffany Boone, Kagiso Lediga, Preston Nyman, Mads Mikkelsen, Thandiwe Newton, Lennie James, Anika Noni Rose, Keith David, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Donald Glover, Blue Ivy Carter, Braelyn Rankins, Theo Somolu, Folake Olowofoyeku, Joanna Jones, Thuso Mbedu, Sheila Atim, Abdul Salis, Dominique Jennings, and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter.
Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, it currently holds a Popcormeter rating of 89% on Rotten Tomatoes. During its theatrical run, it also earned a worldwide gross of $653 million, making it one of 2024’s highest-grossing movies.
