What to know
When is the Mufasa: The Lion King release date in Australia?
The Australian release date of Mufasa: The Lion King is December 19, 2024. The film will first premiere in cinemas, and then most likely move to stream on Disney+.
What is Mufasa: The Lion King about?
Mufasa: The Lion King is a musical drama film about the origin story of King Mufasa, one of the greatest leaders of the Pride Lands.
Who is the Mufasa: The Lion King cast?
Aaron Pierre stars as the voice of Mufasa, with Scar voiced by Kelvin Harrison Jr. Seth Rogen reprises his role as Pumbaa from the 2019 live-action remake, with Billy Eichner as Timon, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar, and John Kani as Rafiki.
Donald Glover will also reprise his role as Simba with Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as Nala and Beyoncé’s daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, as Kiara, the daughter of King Simba and Queen Nala.
James Earl Jones, who voiced Mufasa in the original 1994 animated movie and the live-action remake, will not be returning for Mufasa: The Lion King.
Who is the creative team behind Mufasa: The Lion King?
Acclaimed filmmaker Barry Jenkins directs Mufasa: The Lion King. Jenkins is best known for his works If Beale Street Could Talk, The Underground Railroad and Moonlight which Jenkins won the Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar for. Jeff Nathanson pens the screenplay for Mufasa: The Lion King, with Adele Romanski and Mark Ceryak producing.