Mufasa: The Lion King has officially arrived on OTT platforms in India. The film is now available for streaming on JioHotstar, offering viewers the option to watch it in its original English language as well as in dubbed versions in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.

Director, writer, and production details

The musical drama film set for release in 2024 is directed by Barry Jenkins and features a screenplay by Jeff Nathanson. The photorealistic animated film The Lion King (2019), produced by Walt Disney Pictures, serves as both a prequel and a sequel to the original animated film released in 1994. Returning from the original cast are Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner, alongside Donald Glover, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, and John Kani. The cast also welcomes newcomers such as Aaron Pierre, Tiffany Boone, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Thandiwe Newton, Lennie James, Anika Noni Rose, and Blue Ivy Carter, who is making her debut in a feature film.

Plot summary

Discover the remarkable tale of the esteemed ruler of the Pride Lands and his unexpected rise to authority. Orphaned and isolated, Mufasa's life takes a turn when he meets Taka, the successor of a noble heritage. This encounter sparks an epic journey that tests their friendship as they confront a powerful foe.

Mufasa: The Lion King (Hindi)

Shah Rukh Khan as Mufasa

Aryan Khan as Simba

AbRam Khan as Mufasa (cub)

Sanjay Mishra as Pumbaa

Shreyas Talpade as Timon

Makarand Deshpande as Rafiki

Meiyang Chang as Taka

Mufasa: The Lion King (Tamil)

Arjun Das as Mufasa

Ashok Selvan as Taka

Robo Shankar as Pumbaa

⁠Singam Puli as Timon

⁠VTV Ganesh as young Rafiki

M. Nasser as Kiros

Mufasa: The Lion King (Telugu)

Mahesh Babu as Mufasa

Brahmanandam as Pumbaa

Ali as Timon

Satyadev as Taka

⁠Ayyappa P Sharma as Kiros

James Earl Jones' tribute

Although his voice is briefly heard during the opening titles—and he passed away before the film's release—James Earl Jones, who voiced Mufasa in the 1994 and remake films, is dedicated to the film.

Walt Disney Pictures, formerly known as Disney Studios Motion Pictures, premiered Mufasa: The Lion King in theaters throughout the United States on December 20, 2024, after its debut at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on December 9, 2024. The film has grossed a total of $719 million, making it the sixth highest-grossing film of 2024, despite receiving mixed reviews from critics.

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