Mufasa: The Lion King is one of the most awaited movies on OTT platforms. After its theatrical release on December 9, 2024, the film had a mixed reception but still managed to earn an impressive $719 million, ranking as the sixth-highest-grossing movie of 2024. Now, the Hindi-dubbed version features the voice of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, while Mahesh Babu voices the character in the Telugu-dubbed version. Fans are now eagerly waiting for its OTT release.
Mufasa: The Lion King OTT Release Details
Mufasa: The Lion King is available for streaming on JioHotstar from 26, March, 2025.
About the Movie
The movie had its grand premiere at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on December 9, 2024, before being officially released in the U.S. on December 20, 2024, by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Despite receiving a mixed reception from critics, The movie performed well commercially, earning $712 million globally, making it one of the highest-grossing films of 2024.
Development and Production
Development for this movie began in September 2020, with Barry Jenkins directing and Jeff Nathanson writing the screenplay. The voice cast, featuring Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr., was revealed between 2021 and 2024. The film’s production faced some delays due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. The movie is also a tribute to James Earl Jones, the legendary actor who originally voiced Mufasa.
Plot Overview
Mufasa: The Lion King tells the story of an orphaned cub named Mufasa, who, lost and alone, meets Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. This fateful encounter sparks an epic adventure where a group of unlikely companions embarks on a journey to find their destinies.
