Mufasa: The Lion King OTT Release Date - Barry Jenkins¡¯ latest blockbuster outing emerged as the seventh-highest-grossing film of 2024. Released theatrically on December 20, the musical saga has grossed over Rs 5725 crore worldwide despite mixed reviews from critics. The film is finally ready for its digital debut. Mufasa: The Lion King will be streaming on JioHotstar starting March 26, 2025.
Mufasa: The Lion King is a prequel that tells the untold story of Simba¡¯s father, Mufasa. The film follows his journey from being a helpless orphan to becoming the great king of the Pride Lands. Rescued by a young lion prince named Taka (who later becomes Scar), Mufasa grows up facing hardships, betrayals, and battles. Along the way, he forms friendships with familiar faces like Sarabi, Zazu, and a young Rafiki.
As Taka¡¯s jealousy of Mufasa grows, he joins forces with the villainous white lion Kiros, leading to a dramatic showdown. Taka eventually turns on Kiros but gets his signature scar in the process. Despite forgiving his brother, Mufasa steps into his destiny as king, shaping the future of the Pride Lands. The movie is framed as a story told by Rafiki to Simba¡¯s daughter, Kiara, helping her understand her grandfather¡¯s legacy.
Directed by Barry Jenkins from a screenplay written by Jeff Nathanson, Mufasa: The Lion King features Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Donald Glover, Beyonc¨¦ Knowles-Carter, and John Kani reprising their roles with new people like Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Tiffany Boone, Mads Mikkelsen, Thandiwe Newton, Lennie James and Anika Noni Rose joining the ensemble.
Produced by Walt Disney Pictures, the film is photorealistically animated and serves as both a prequel and sequel to The Lion King (2019). Did you watch Mufasa: The Lion King? Drop your reviews @indiatimes.
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