Mufasa The Lion King Gets New Digital and Physical Release Date

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Barry Jenkins’ Mufasa: The Lion King is heading for a home release this month as the film announces its digital and physical release dates, just over a month after it hit theaters.

The film which features the voices of Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr. is set to land on digital retailers such as Fandango at Home, Prime Video, and AppleTV+ on February 18, with a 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD release on the horizon in April.

Landing $653.2 million at the box office, Mufasa: The Lion King has been praised for being “adventurous” and “visually stunning” by critics, with audiences rating the film 89% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Mufasa: The Lion King tells the story of the beloved lion before he became the regal king we know now. Before this, he was a lost cub, who stumbles upon another cub, Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline.

Their friendship turns to brotherhood, and a winding journey takes them down an unexpected path which tests their relationship.

Pierre and Harrison Jr are joined by their fellow voice cast members, Tiffany Boone as Sarabi, Kagiso Lediga as Young Rafiki, Preston Nyman as Zazu, Mads Mikkelsen as Kiros, Donald Glover as Simba, and Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen as Timon and Pumbaa, as well as featuring the voices of Thandiwe Newton, Lennie James, Anika Noni Rose, Keith David, John Kani, Blue Ivy Carter, Braelyn Rankins, Theo Somolu, Folake Olowofoyeku, Joanna Jones, Thuso Mbedu, Sheila Atim, Abdul Salis, Dominique Jennings, and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter.

Where Can I Watch Mufasa: The Lion King?

Mufasa: The Lion King will be available to watch on Video on Demand platforms such as Prime Video, AppleTV+, and Fandango at Home, from February 18.

Mufasa: The Lion King Physical Release Date

Mufasa: The Lion King will be available to buy on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on April 1.

Bonus features include:

• 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

Bonus features may vary by product and retailer.

Is Mufasa: The Lion King Available to Stream in the US?

Mufasa: The Lion King is currently not available to stream, but as a Disney release, it will likely end up on Disney+ in the future.