Its success launched a franchise comprising a Broadway adaptation, two television series, a photorealistic remake, and a direct-to-video sequel titled The Lion King 2:Simba’s Pride.

“Mufasa: The Lion King” is his origin story, too. Here’s hoping Disney makes room in its near future for stories that look forward, not back. “Mufasa: The Lion King” — 2 stars (out of 4) ...

UPDATE 3/11/2025: Mufasa: The Lion King will begin streaming on Disney+ on March 26, 2025. Mufasa is not yet streaming on Disney+. Right now, the movie is only playing in theaters.

Moana 2 opens on November 27, the traditional Disney slot that’s the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, while Lion King prequel Mufasa: The Lion King will open on December 20.

Like its predecessor, 2019's "The Lion King," a beat-by-beat remake of the 1994 animated film, "Mufasa" uses advanced photorealistic technology in an attempt to bring realistic-looking creatures ...

“Mufasa: The Lion King” is a prequel to the animated 1994 movie and its 2019 remake. Directed by Barry Jenkins and featuring songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, the film traces how Mufasa came to be ...

Meanwhile, “ Mufasa: The Lion King ” will land in second place, having earned $13.3 million from 4,100 sites so far across the same time frame.

The Barry Jenkins-directed film, which served as both a prequel and sequel to 2019’s “The Lion King,” opened on Dec. 20, 2024. Since then, the film has amassed more than $700 million worldwide.