Mufasa: The Lion King Streams on Disney+ and JioHotstar

The highly anticipated film 'Mufasa: The Lion King', directed by Barry Jenkins, will be available for streaming on March 26 on Disney+ and JioHotstar. The film, which grossed over $700 million worldwide, ranks among the top 10 highest-grossing films of 2024. It serves as a prequel to the 2019 'The Lion King', exploring Mufasa's journey from an orphaned cub to a revered king, with a narrative framed by Rafiki's storytelling to Kiara, Simba's daughter. The soundtrack, composed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, features the viral hit 'I Always Wanted a Brother'. The voice cast includes Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., and Tiffany Boone, with Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner reprising their roles as Pumbaa and Timon. The film received mixed reviews but was praised for its music and visuals.