Mufasa: The Lion King won over critics and fans alike. Brian Truitt of USA Today called it “adventurous.” Kevin Maher of The Times called it a “dazzling musical.” Pete Hammond of Deadline Hollywood said it was “visually stunning.”
It’s directed by Barry Jenkins, a man who understands stories. Lin-Manuel Miranda created the songs. One of them, I Always Wanted a Brother, really hit the public’s imagination. People sang it. They felt it. Theatres were packed and the eyes of the audiences were opened wide. The film grossed over $700 million. It was among the ten largest films of the year. Now it returns, to be looked at once more.
Mufasa: The Lion King OTT Release Date
Mufasa: The Lion King hit the theatres on 20th December 2024. It roared and the world listened, the world that has been waiting for someone to give them a sign, someone to lead them, someone to follow. Now, its journey continues. The film is intense and emotional and will start streaming on JioHotstar from March 26.
What’s the Plot of Mufasa: The Lion King?
The movie follows the story of Mufasa from being a small and lonely cub to the great king that we know him as. Told by Rafiki to young Kiara, who is a daughter of Simba and Nala, the movie tells the story of Mufasa who meets Taka, a lion born in the royal family. Along with a group of misfits, they go on a dangerous quest that includes threats and an opponent of great strength. It is a rags to roars story of how Mufasa came to be a lion on the executive floor of the food chain through friendship, bravery and probably good grooming of his mane.
The film streams only on JioHotstar. It stands with the greats: The Lion King (1994), The Lion King (2019), The Lion Guard, and the Hollywood Bowl concert special. The legend lives on.
Who are the Cast Members of Mufasa: The Lion King?
Behind the CGI lions, there is a fantastic group of cast who bring the creatures of the savannah to life. Aaron Pierre plays young Mufasa while Kelvin Harrison Jr. voices the complicated friend Taka who will grow up to be Scar. The plot includes Blue Ivy Carter as young Kiara and John Kani as the wise Rafiki. Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner return to the comedic pair of Timon and Pumbaa, providing humor in between the dramatic scenes. Beyoncé and Donald Glover are also seen as Nala and Simba, which links this film to the previous series.
Conclusion
Viewers can trade overpriced popcorn for homemade snacks to enjoy this royal movie. JioHotstar users will soon get a front row view to the creation story that makes most human politicians’ ‘rags to riches’ tales look like child’s play. For those who did not get the chance to see it in theaters—maybe because one could not cry in public during ‘I Always Wanted a Brother’ song in the film—there is a second chance on March 26th. Barry Jenkins and Lin-Manuel Miranda have delivered a worthy prequel that makes audiences realize that sometimes, it is good to look back in order to move forward with a franchise. The circle of streaming goes on, and this time you can take a pause when you feel that you need it. Hakuna Matata, indeed.
FAQs
Q1: When will Mufasa: The Lion King be available for streaming?
The epic story of Mufasa will be available on JioHotstar starting from March 26, 2025. This origin story dominated theatres when it first released on December 20, 2024 and is now coming to OTT. There is no need to put on formal clothes or turn off the ringer – you can watch the birth of a king in your favorite pajamas and with the opportunity to leave the room whenever you hear the call of nature.
Q2: Who directed Mufasa: The Lion King?
Barry Jenkins is the master of storytelling, and he was the man at the helm of this royal project. As a master of storytelling that puts emphasis on the characters’ emotions, it seems that Jenkins has transitioned from human characters to lions seamlessly. The director’s skill is to give depth to the characters which some actors in live-action films might crave for. The success of the film means that Jenkins has his position among the circle of talented directors who can make people cry over the computer-generated animals.
Q3: What’s special about the music in the film?
Lin-Manuel Miranda, the man behind the music of the movie, composed the songs for Mufasa with his musical flavor. His most memorable work is “I Always Wanted a Brother”, and people can easily hum the tune as if they are preparing for an audition to Disney movie. The songs give the story the depth that makes a story about talking lions into something that unexpectedly makes adults cry.
Q4: How successful was the film in theaters?
The film Mufasa: The Lion King broke records at the box office and earned more than 700 million at the global level and entered the top ten films of the year. Audiences and critics were equally wowed; Brian Truitt described it as ‘adventurous,’ Kevin Maher referred to it as ‘dazzling musical,’ and Pete Hammond pointed to the ‘visually stunning’ features. It seems that people were willing to spend their money on watching animals that look like real ones sing about their emotions – which can be attributed to Disney’s advertising genius or to people’s desire to see the lions triumph over the hardships of life.
Amit Gupta is a 2016 graduate of Delhi University, India. After working over a decade as an additional writer at TheScoopVilla, he decided to start his own news publication. He mainly focuses on Bollywood News, Hindi and South Indian Movies, Web series articles and editorials. He likes to cooking and play cricket in his free time. Follow On Facebook.