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“A DAZZLING PREQUEL WITH SUPERB SONGS…” –Kevin Maher, THE TIMES
Be The First To Watch At Home When Disney’s MUFASA: THE LION KING Arrives on Digital on Feb. 18
Celebrate the Circle of Life With Hours Of All-New Exclusive Bonus Extras Including a Full Feature Sing-Along, Deleted Scenes, & Featurettes!
LONDON, UK (February 3, 2025) – Assemble your Pride of family and friends to celebrate the epic adventure, music and nostalgia at home when Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King arrives to digital retailers (Prime Video, Sky store, Apple TV & Google Play) on February 18. Critics and fans alike have praised Mufasa: The Lion King as “A roaring success” (Matthew Bond, Mail On Sunday), a “dazzling musical” (Kevin Maher, The Times), and “visually stunning” (Linda Marric, HeyUGuys). Explore hours of exclusive bonus content for the whole family on the digital release featuring a full-length Sing-Along version of the film, deleted scenes, featurettes and much more. Film Synopsis Exploring the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands, “Mufasa: The Lion King” enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he 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 destiny—their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe. Bonus Features* Full Length Sing-Along – Sing along with your favourite songs while watching the movie with on-screen lyrics. Finding Milele: The Making of Mufasa: The Lion King – Join visionary director Barry Jenkins and the cast of Mufasa: The Lion King on an epic journey to create a brand-new chapter in the story of The Lion King. Explore how the story was developed and the technology used to make Mufasa's world come to life. Songs of the Savanna – Director Barry Jenkins and songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda sit down to discuss the excitement and challenges of creating the music for Mufasa: The Lion King. Ostrich Eggs with Timon & Pumbaa – Timon and Pumbaa reveal fun facts and some of the hidden references in the movie. Protect the Pride – Learn how Disney and The Lion Recovery Fund are working to protect the pride and conserve lions in the wild. Outtakes – Watch the cast having fun in the recording booth. Deleted Scenes:
- Who's the Mole Rat?
- What Do You Feel in There
- Have Faith in Her
- Taka'sDream
Music Video: "I Always Wanted a Brother” IRL – Join Lin-Manuel Miranda and the cast of Mufasa: The Lion King as they perform "I Always Wanted A Brother" backstage at a film shoot. Song Selections:
- Milele (First Rain)
- I Always Wanted a Brother
- ByeBye
- We Go Together
- Tell Me It’s You
- Brother Betrayed
*Bonus features may vary by product and retailer Cast Aaron Pierre (Mufasa), Kelvin Harrison Jr. (Taka), Tiffany Boone (Sarabi), Kagiso Lediga (Young Rafiki), Preston Nyman (Zazu), Mads Mikkelsen (Kiros), Thandiwe Newton (Eshe), Lennie James (Obasi), Anika Noni Rose (Afia), Keith David (Masego), John Kani (Rafiki), Seth Rogen (Pumbaa), Billy Eichner (Timon), Donald Glover (Simba), Blue Ivy Carter (Kiara), Braelyn Rankins (Young Mufasa), Theo Somolu (Young Taka), Folake Olowofoyeku, Joanna Jones, Thuso Mbedu, Sheila Atim, Abdul Salis, Dominique Jennings, and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter (Nala). Produced by Adele Romanski Mark Ceryak Executive Producer Peter Tobyansen Written by Jeff Nathanson Directed by Barry Jenkins Product Specifications Release Date Digital: February 18, 2025 Product SKUs Digital: 4K UHD, HD, SD Digital Bundle: The Lion King Animated (1994), The Lion King Live-Action (2019) and Mufasa: The Lion King 3-Movie Collection (4K UHD, HD, SD) Feature Run Time Approx. 118 minutes Media Inquiries Matthias Fuchez
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