Mufasa: The Lion King (2024): Box Office, Cast & OTT Status
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Mufasa: The Lion King is a English musical drama film directed by Barry Jenkins, starring Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr and Seth Rogen. It released on 20 December 2024. Release markets: Worldwide (theatrical). It is streaming on Disney+ (from 26 March 2025).
Mufasa: The Lion King Quick Facts
| Release Date | 20 Dec 2024 |
|---|---|
| Status | Released |
| IMDb rating | 6.6/10 |
| Language | English |
| Country | United States |
| Genre | Adventure, Drama |
| Director | Barry Jenkins |
| Cast | Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr, Seth Rogen, John Kani, Billy Eichner, Tiffany Boone |
| Production | Walt Disney Studios |
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Mufasa: The Lion King Story
A prequel to The Lion King. Rafiki tells the story of how the orphaned cub Mufasa became king of the Pride Lands.
Release date and status
Mufasa: The Lion King released on 20 December 2024. Release markets: Worldwide (theatrical). Language: English (with Hindi, Tamil and Telugu dubs in India).
- 5 July 2024 – Originally scheduled: Delayed by the 2023 strike
- 20 December 2024 – Released (US/India): Theatrical release
OTT release
The film came to digital download in the US on 18 February 2025 and to Disney+ on 26 March 2025.
Cast and crew
- Director: Barry Jenkins
- Music: Dave Metzger, Lin-Manuel Miranda
- Cast: Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr, Seth Rogen, John Kani, Billy Eichner, Tiffany Boone, Donald Glover, Mads Mikkelsen, Thandiwe Newton, Lennie James
Box office
Wikipedia reports a worldwide gross of about US$723 million.
Production notes
Barry Jenkins directed from a screenplay by Jeff Nathanson. The film was delayed from 5 July 2024 because of the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.
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- Mufasa: The Lion King – Wikipedia — Wikipedia
- 'Hedgehog' Mauling 'Mufasa' With $70M+ In Pre-Christmas Frame – Saturday AM Box Office Update — Deadline
- Streaming Ratings: 'Bluey' Reign Continues in First Half of 2025, 'Squid Game' Leads Originals — The Hollywood Reporter
- 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' to Outrun 'Mufasa' at Domestic Box Office but 'Lion King' Prequel Will Rule Globally — Variety
- Mufasa: The Lion King on IMDb — IMDb
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Cast and crew
- Barry Jenkins (Director)
- Aaron Pierre (Cast)
- Kelvin Harrison Jr (Cast)
- Seth Rogen (Cast)
- John Kani (Cast)
- Billy Eichner (Cast)
- Tiffany Boone (Cast)
- Donald Glover (Cast)
- Mads Mikkelsen (Cast)
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