Are you on the prowl for new movie night options? Disney Plus is following up its Moana 2 drop with Mufasa: The Lion King.
The prequel to Disney’s 2019 Lion King remake will let out a roar on Disney Plus this week. Mufasa: The Lion King chronicles the rise of Simba’s dad and includes songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda. In the film, Rafiki fills in Simba and Nala’s daughter, Kiara — played by Beyoncé’s daughter, Blue Ivy Carter — on Mufasa’s legend.
Mufasa: The Lion King will hit Disney Plus shortly after the sequel to Moana (you can also binge Marvel series Daredevil: Born Again with a subscription this month). The Lion King movie is directed by Barry Jenkins and premiered in theaters in December. Here’s what you need to know to stream it.
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How to watch Mufasa: The Lion King on Disney Plus
Viewers in the US can watch the live-action prequel as early as 12:01 a.m. PT on Wednesday, March 26, according to Disney.
Newcomers to Disney Plus can choose from two main plans: Disney Plus Basic, which costs $10 a month and includes ads, and Disney Plus Premium, which runs $16 a month and is mostly commercial-free. Premium also throws in downloads, and you can pay for a year upfront for $160.