Mufasa: The Lion King
2024, English. Directed by Barry Jenkins.
The story of an orphan who would be king.
Mufasa, a cub lost and alone, meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of a group of misfits searching for their destiny.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Where to watch Mufasa: The Lion King
Mufasa: The Lion King is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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The Lion King (Reboot): watch order
Cast & crew
- Barry JenkinsDirector
- Aaron PierreMufasa (voice)
- Kelvin Harrison Jr.Taka (voice)
- Tiffany BooneSarabi (voice)
- Kagiso LedigaYoung Rafiki (voice)
- Preston NymanZazu (voice)
- Blue Ivy CarterKiara (voice)
- John KaniRafiki (voice)
- Mads MikkelsenKiros (voice)
- Seth RogenPumbaa (voice)
- Billy EichnerTimon (voice)
- Thandiwe NewtonEshe (voice)
- Lennie JamesObasi (voice)
Details
- Released
- 20 December 2024
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jeff Nathanson
- Budget
- $200M
- Box office
- $723M
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What Mufasa: The Lion King is based on
Mufasa: The Lion King is based on The Lion King, a 1994 animated film.
Animated film · 1994
The Lion King
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Mufasa: The Lion King: quick answers
What should I watch before Mufasa: The Lion King?
Watch The Lion King (2019) first.
Is Mufasa: The Lion King worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 2,829 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Mufasa: The Lion King?
Mufasa: The Lion King runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does Mufasa: The Lion King have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Mufasa: The Lion King. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Mufasa: The Lion King parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Mufasa: The Lion King is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Mufasa: The Lion King on?
Mufasa: The Lion King is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mufasa: The Lion King?
If you liked Mufasa: The Lion King, try The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, The Lion King 1½, The Lion King.
Who directed Mufasa: The Lion King?
Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) was directed by Barry Jenkins and stars Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Tiffany Boone.
What is Mufasa: The Lion King based on?
Mufasa: The Lion King is based on The Lion King, a 1994 animated film.