The Lion King’ Is Now Streaming—How To Watch The Blockbuster Film At Home

Mufasa: The Lion King is now available to stream as of Feb. 18, nearly two months after premiering in theaters. If you’re planning your next family movie night, keep scrolling to learn how to watch from Mufasa: The Lion King the comfort of your home.

Serving as both prequel and sequel to the 2019 live-action musical The Lion King, Mufasa: The Lion King follows Mufasa’s journey to becoming king of the Pride Lands. Told through flashbacks, the film begins with Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone, until he crosses paths with Taka, a noble lion heir who later becomes the infamous Scar.

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“Lost and alone, orphaned cub Mufasa 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 destinies,” Disney’s official synopsis reads. The movie was directed by Barry Jenkins and based on a screenplay written by Jeff Nathanson.

Returning from the 2019 film are Donald Glover, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, John Kani, and Beyoncé, while the voice cast welcomes new additions like Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Tiffany Boone, Mads Mikkelsen, Thandiwe Newton, Lennie James, and Anika Noni Rose. Beyoncé’s daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, also makes her feature film debut as Kiara.

Mufasa: The Lion King has earned $241 million domestically and $445 million internationally, bringing its global total to over $687 million against a reported $200 million budget, according to Box Office Mojo. While critics were less enthusiastic, giving it a 57% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, audiences responded far more positively, awarding it an impressive 89%.

Here’s everything you need to know about watching Mufasa: The Lion King at home.

How To Watch Mufasa: The Lion King At Home

Mufasa: The Lion King is currently available to stream on video-on-demand platforms, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, and Fandango At Home. You can purchase Mufasa: The Lion King for $29.99 or rent the film for $24.99. For rentals, you have 30 days to start watching the video and 48 hours to finish once started.

The Disney prequel will also drop on Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K Ultra HD on Tuesday, April 1.

When Will Mufasa: The Lion King Be Streaming On Disney+?

Mufasa: The Lion King will eventually make its way to Disney+ at a later date. Based on Disney’s typical release pattern, the prequel is expected to arrive on streaming service around three months after its theatrical debut, likely in March 2025.

In comparison, Walt Disney Pictures’ Wish debuted in theaters in November 2023 and became available on Disney+ just over three months later, in April 2024. The blockbuster Pixar and Disney film Inside Out 2 also arrived on Disney’s streaming service more than three months after its theatrical release. Stay tuned to learn the exact Disney+ release date.

How To Watch The Lion King (2019)

If you’re planning a movie marathon, start with Mufasa: The Lion King, then watch the 2019 The Lion King. You can stream The Lion King with a Disney+ subscription, which costs between $9.99 and $29.99 per month, depending on the plan you choose.

If you don’t have Disney+, you can buy or rent The Lion King on VOD platforms such as Prime Video, Apple TV+, Fandango at Home. The purchase price for the film is $9.99 (on sale), while rental prices vary from $3.99 (Prime) to $5.99 (Apple TV+).

Watch the official trailer for Mufasa: The Lion King below.