Mufasa: The Lion King Digital, 4K, Blu-ray, & DVD Release Dates Set for Prequel

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Mufasa: The Lion King Digital, 4K, Blu-ray, & DVD Release Dates Set for Prequel

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.

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.