If you have younger family members, you might be getting asked repeatedly about when they can watch *Mufasa: The Lion King* on Disney Plus after its theater release. You might even be curious yourself about the streaming schedule for this prequel to *The Lion King*.
While we anticipate some official announcements in the coming weeks, we can look at past release patterns to estimate when *Mufasa* might be available on Disney Plus. Below, we’ll combine these insights with our best guesses to give you an expected streaming release date.
When will Mufasa be on Disney Plus? A potential streaming release date
Two recent Disney releases provide a good idea of when *Mufasa: The Lion King* might arrive on Disney Plus.
The first film, *Inside Out 2*, was released in theaters on June 14 and became available on Disney Plus on September 25, which was a span of 103 days.
Another hit, featuring Deadpool and Wolverine, was released in July and premiered on the streaming service November 12, resulting in a 109-day wait.
While *Mufasa* might not reach the billion-dollar mark like these films, major releases typically become available on Disney Plus roughly 90 days after their theatrical debut. Successful films might enjoy a slight delay of one or two weeks for the initial excitement at the box office.
If the same pattern holds true for *Mufasa: The Lion King*, we can expect it to make its streaming debut in late March 2025. There’s a slight chance it could be pushed to April if it exceeds 100 days, but we anticipate it will likely land within that calendar month based on early box office forecasts.
For more information, be sure to check out our guide on upcoming Disney movies as well as our interview with director Barry Jenkins about how he honored James Earl Jones in this *Lion King* prequel. Don’t miss our review of *Mufasa: The Lion King* either!
