Mufasa: The Lion King

Mufasa: The Lion King is currently streaming in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Disney Plus, and it uses the format for more than just a visual hook. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 2,704 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Watch it in order — the character development is cumulative. Available now on Disney Plus — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Mufasa: The Lion King is worth clearing space for. Visually distinctive and narratively ambitious, Mufasa: The Lion King operates well above the genre average. Mufasa, a cub lost and alone, meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of a group of misfits searching for their destiny. Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr. Bring voice work that does more than the format usually asks for. It hit screens in 2024. Mufasa: The Lion King uses the freedom of animation to tell stories live-action could not attempt. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Genuinely enjoyable for a wide range of viewers, Mufasa: The Lion King treats animation as a delivery mechanism, not a limitation. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Aaron Pierre brings more to the role than the format usually demands. A harder one to justify skipping than to start.