Movie

Mufasa: The Lion King

“The story of an orphan who would be king.”

★ 7.3(2,711)20241h 58m

Mufasa: The Lion King is streaming on Disney Plus in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Barry Jenkins
Release date: 2024-12-18
Runtime: 1h 58m
Language: English
Box office: $722,631,756
Budget: $200,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures
Part of: The Lion King (Reboot) Collection

Mufasa: The Lion King — trailer

About Mufasa: The Lion King

Mufasa: The Lion King is a 2024 movie in the Adventure, Family and Animation genres, directed by Barry Jenkins, starring Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Tiffany Boone. It has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 2,711 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Mufasa: The Lion King in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

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)

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Mufasa: The Lion King in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Mufasa: The Lion King on Disney Plus. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video.

Is Mufasa: The Lion King on Netflix?+

Mufasa: The Lion King is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Disney Plus.

How long is Mufasa: The Lion King?+

Mufasa: The Lion King has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

Who stars in Mufasa: The Lion King?+

Mufasa: The Lion King stars Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Tiffany Boone, Kagiso Lediga and Preston Nyman.

When did Mufasa: The Lion King come out?+

Mufasa: The Lion King is a 2024 movie directed by Barry Jenkins.

What genre is Mufasa: The Lion King?+

Mufasa: The Lion King is Adventure, Family and Animation film.

Who directed Mufasa: The Lion King?+

Mufasa: The Lion King was directed by Barry Jenkins.