DISNEY’S MUFASA: THE LION KING ARRIVES ON DIGITAL FEB 18 AND 4K UHD, BLU-RAY & DVD ON APR 1


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 (Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango at Home) on February 18 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on April 1.


It's the circle of life. I will be reviewing the film Mufasa: The Lion King. I really love all the Lion King movies and this one was fantastic. The technology just keeps getting better and better and I could not take my eyes off the screen the entire time. It is a heartwarming story about family, friendship, love and the music is amazing. This movie is hilarious and will take you on an epic adventure. Long before they became legends, Mufasa and the prince who would come to be known as Scar, became brothers and this movie is all about their origin story.

Lost and alone, orphaned cub Mufasa meets a sympathetic lion named Taka (who is known as Scar), 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.

The musical numbers are fantastic. The song "I Always Wanted A Brother" is the "Hakuna Matata" of the film. The scenery is beautiful and the lands are colorful and vibrant. The animation of the animals is so realistic. Although they are animals, each has human-like expressions on their faces and very distinctive features. The underwater scenes are realistic and I could not take my eyes off the screen. I enjoyed the references to the Lion King movie. Finding out the story of Scar and the history he has with Mufasa was so interesting to me. There are swirling floods, elephant stampedes, and it is a massive journey film that covers the entire African continent. It is a big gorgeous movie and I felt like I was a on roller coaster watching this movie in the theater.

The film's message is about family, friendship, love and never giving up what you believe in. It reminds the audience that you can do anything if you put your mind to it. I give Mufasa: The Lion King 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 18 plus adults. 


Critics and fans alike have praised Mufasa: The Lion King as “adventurous” (Brian Truitt, USA Today), a “dazzling musical” (Kevin Maher, The Times), and “visually stunning” (Pete Hammond, Deadline Hollywood). Explore hours of exclusive bonus content for the whole family on the digital and Blu-ray release featuring a full-length Sing-Along version of the film, deleted scenes, featurettes and much more. The 4K UHD will be available in a collectible limited edition SteelBook® with custom artwork and packaging.

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 favorite 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's Dream 

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
Bye Bye
We Go Together
Tell Me It’s You
Brother Betrayed 

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