Synopsis
Mufasa, a cub lost and alone, meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of a group of misfits searching for their destiny.
Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) is a 1h 58min animation feature film by Barry Jenkins. Mufasa, a cub lost and alone, meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. Selected for Mad Monster Party Film Festival (2024).
Key facts
Cast
Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Tiffany Boone, Kagiso Lediga, Preston Nyman, Blue Ivy Carter, John Kani, Mads Mikkelsen
Original language
English
First release
December 18, 2024 (Finland)
Production companies
Walt Disney Pictures
Based on
The Lion King
Setting
Pride Lands
Crew
Screenplay
Jeff Nathanson
Producer
Adele Romanski, Mark Ceryak
Cinematography
James Laxton
Editing
Joi McMillon
Music
Dave Metzger
Québec / French
Québec classification
General
Classification date
December 13, 2024
Trailer
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Festival History
Titles
| Original title | Mufasa: The Lion King | |
| Québec French title | Mufasa : Le Roi Lion |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | Mufasa: The Lion King - Lin-Manuel Miranda, Lebo M, Mark Mancina (2024) | 3 releases, 2024: Walt Disney Records |
| CD | Mufasa: The Lion King - Lin-Manuel Miranda, Lebo M, Mark Mancina (2024) | 4 releases, 2024-2025: Walt Disney Records |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Finland | December 18, 2024 |
| Theatrical | France | December 18, 2024 |
| Theatrical | Indonesia | December 18, 2024 |
| Theatrical | Israel | December 18, 2024 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | December 18, 2024 |
| Theatrical | Latvia | December 18, 2024 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | December 18, 2024 |
| Theatrical | Norway | December 18, 2024 |
| Theatrical | Panama | December 18, 2024 |
| Theatrical | Philippines | December 18, 2024 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | December 18, 2024 |
| Theatrical | Australia | December 19, 2024 |
| Theatrical | Azerbaijan | December 19, 2024 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | December 19, 2024 |
| Theatrical | Czech Republic | December 19, 2024 |
| Theatrical | Germany | December 19, 2024 |
| Theatrical | Dominican Republic | December 19, 2024 |
| Theatrical | Croatia | December 19, 2024 |
| Theatrical | Italy | December 19, 2024 |
| Theatrical | Kazakhstan | December 19, 2024 |
| Theatrical | Mexico | December 19, 2024 |
| Theatrical | Malaysia | December 19, 2024 |
| Theatrical | New Zealand | December 19, 2024 |
| Theatrical | Puerto Rico | December 19, 2024 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | December 19, 2024 |
| Theatrical | Singapore | December 19, 2024 |
| Theatrical | Slovakia | December 19, 2024 |
| Theatrical | Thailand | December 19, 2024 |
| Theatrical | Taiwan | December 19, 2024 |
| Theatrical | Ukraine | December 19, 2024 |
| Theatrical | Bulgaria | December 20, 2024 |
| Theatrical | China | December 20, 2024 |
| Streaming | Estonia | December 20, 2024 |
| Theatrical | Spain | December 20, 2024 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | December 20, 2024 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | December 20, 2024 |
| Theatrical | India | December 20, 2024 |
| Theatrical | Japan | December 20, 2024 |
| Theatrical | Lithuania | December 20, 2024 |
| Theatrical | Poland | December 20, 2024 |
| Theatrical | Turkey | December 20, 2024 |
| Theatrical | United States | December 20, 2024 |
| Theatrical | Vietnam | December 20, 2024 |
| Theatrical | South Africa | December 20, 2024 |
| Streaming | AS | February 18, 2025 |
| Streaming | Australia | February 18, 2025 |
| Streaming | United Kingdom | February 18, 2025 |
| Streaming | GU | February 18, 2025 |
| Streaming | Israel | February 18, 2025 |
| Streaming | Japan | February 18, 2025 |
| Streaming | MP | February 18, 2025 |
| Streaming | Puerto Rico | February 18, 2025 |
| Streaming | United States | February 18, 2025 |
| Streaming | VI | February 18, 2025 |
| Streaming | China | March 22, 2025 |
| Streaming | AS | March 25, 2025 |
| Streaming | CK | March 25, 2025 |
| Streaming | Niue | March 25, 2025 |
| Streaming | PN | March 25, 2025 |
| Streaming | Andorra | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | United Arab Emirates | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | AG | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | AI | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Albania | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Argentina | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Austria | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Australia | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | AW | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Bosnia and Herzegovina | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | BB | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Belgium | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Bulgaria | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Bahrain | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | BM | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Bolivia | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Brazil | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Bahamas | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | BZ | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Canada | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | CC | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Switzerland | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Chile | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Colombia | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Costa Rica | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | CX | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Czech Republic | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Germany | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Denmark | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Dominica | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Dominican Republic | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Algeria | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Ecuador | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Egypt | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Spain | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Finland | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | FK | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | FO | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | United Kingdom | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | GD | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | GI | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Greenland | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Greece | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | GS | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Guatemala | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | GU | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Guyana | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Hong Kong | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Honduras | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Croatia | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Haiti | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Hungary | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Ireland | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Israel | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | IO | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Iraq | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Iceland | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Italy | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Jamaica | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Jordan | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | KN | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | South Korea | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | KW | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | KY | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Lebanon | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | LC | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Liechtenstein | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Lithuania | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Luxembourg | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Latvia | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | LY | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Morocco | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | ME | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | MH | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Macedonia | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | MP | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | MS | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Malta | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Mexico | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | NF | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Nicaragua | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Netherlands | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Norway | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | New Zealand | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Oman | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Panama | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Peru | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Philippines | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Poland | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Puerto Rico | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Palestinian Territory | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Portugal | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Paraguay | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Qatar | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Romania | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Serbia | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Saudi Arabia | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Sweden | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Singapore | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | SH | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Slovenia | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | SJ | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Slovakia | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | SM | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | SR | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | El Salvador | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | TC | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | TK | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Tunisia | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | TT | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Taiwan | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | United States | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Uruguay | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | VA | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | VC | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Venezuela | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | VG | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | VI | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Yemen | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | South Africa | March 26, 2025 |
| Streaming | Turkey | July 9, 2025 |
| Classification | Germany | 6 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | PG |
| Classification | United States | PG |
Versions & editions
| Home video | United Kingdom | March 31, 2025 |
| Home video | Puerto Rico | April 1, 2025 |
| Home video | United States | April 1, 2025 |
| Home video | VI | April 1, 2025 |
Full credits
| Director | Barry Jenkins |
| Cast | Aaron Pierre (Mufasa (voice)), Kelvin Harrison Jr. (Taka (voice)), Tiffany Boone (Sarabi (voice)), Kagiso Lediga (Young Rafiki (voice)), Preston Nyman (Zazu (voice)), Blue Ivy Carter (Kiara (voice)), John Kani (Rafiki (voice)), Mads Mikkelsen (Kiros (voice)), Seth Rogen (Pumbaa (voice)), Billy Eichner (Timon (voice)), Thandiwe Newton (Eshe (voice)), Lennie James (Obasi (voice)), Anika Noni Rose (Afia (voice)), Keith David (Masego (voice)), Braelyn Rankins (Mufasa Cub (voice)), Theo Somolu (Taka Cub (voice)), Beyoncé (Nala (voice)), Donald Glover (Simba (voice)), Folake Olowofoyeku (Amara (voice)), Joanna Jones (Akua (voice)), Thuso Mbedu (Junia (voice)), Sheila Atim (Ajarry (voice)), Abdul Salis (Chigaru (voice)), Dominique Jennings (Sarafi (voice)), Derrick L. McMillon (Mosi (voice)), Maestro Harrell (Inaki (voice)), AJ Beckles (Azibo (voice)), David S. Lee (Mobo (voice)), Brielle Rankins (Mufasa Cub additional lines (voice)) |
| Screenplay | Jeff Nathanson |
| Producer | Adele Romanski, Mark Ceryak |
| Executive producer | Peter M. Tobyansen |
| Cinematography | James Laxton |
| Editing | Joi McMillon |
| Music | Dave Metzger |
| Production design | Mark Friedberg |
| Visual effects | Adam Valdez, Audrey Ferrara |
| Sound | Harry Cohen, Paula Fairfield |
Identifiers & sources
| Wikidata | Q114242678 |
| IMDb | tt13186482 |
| TMDB | 762509 |
| MCC Québec | 439776 |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
Source: Ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec (CC0-1.0)
