Mufasa: The Lion King OTT release – full information
The prequel to Disney’s famous animated film The Lion King, Mufasa: The Lion King, is going to be released on the digital platform soon. The film depicts the story of Mufasa, how an orphan lion reaches the royal throne.
Key information of the film
Director: Barry Jenkins
Theatrical release: 20 December 2024
OTT release platform: Disney+ Hotstar
OTT release date: 18 February 2025
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Drama
Music: Hans Zimmer, Pharrell Williams, Nicholas Britell
Songs: Composed by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Story of the film
The film shows the life journey of Mufasa, in which he grows up among strangers after being orphaned and gradually becomes the king of the Pride Lands. The rivalry between Mufasa and his brother Taka (who later becomes Scar) is also deeply depicted in the film.
Cast and voice over artists
Aaron Pierre voices Mufasa in the English version, while Kelvin Harrison Jr. plays Taka (Young Scar). Apart from this, Seth Rogan (Pumbaa), Billy Eichner (Timon), Donald Glover (Simba) and Beyoncé (Nala) have also given their voices.
In the Hindi version, Shah Rukh Khan voices Mufasa, Aryan Khan voices Simba (young), Shreyas Talpade voices Timon and Sanjay Mishra voices Pumbaa.
OTT release and where to watch?
If you have missed this film in theaters, then there is no need to worry. Mufasa: The Lion King will be available for streaming on Disney+ Hotstar on February 18, 2025.
Movie Review
This film expands the world of The Lion King and adds emotional depth. The animation quality is top-notch, and advanced technology has been used to show the emotions of the characters more clearly. However, Scar’s character transformation could have been shown a little more elaborately.
Mufasa: The Lion King offers a stunning visual experience and is a must-watch for Disney fans. The film is not just a prequel but adds a new dimension to the story of The Lion King franchise.
