Releases Friday 1 May 2026 at 7:00 PM NZST (UTC+12)
Barry Jenkins' origin story of Mufasa — the legendary Lion King — comes to Disney+ streaming, exploring how the beloved father of Simba became the king and leader he is remembered as.
New Zealand gets access early — being UTC+12 means you're among the first in the world when Netflix drops at midnight PT. Available on Netflix NZ with any standard subscription.
| Country | Local Time | Timezone | Platform | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | 7:00 PM, Fri 1 May | NZST (UTC+12) | Disney+ NZ | ← You are here |
| 🇦🇺Australia | 5:00 PM, Fri 1 May | AEST (UTC+10) | Disney+ AU | See page → |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | 8:00 AM, Fri 1 May | BST (UTC+1) | Disney+ UK | See page → |
| 🇺🇸United States | 3:00 AM, Fri 1 May | ET (UTC-4) | Disney+ US | See page → |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 3:00 AM, Fri 1 May | ET (UTC-4) | Disney+ CA | See page → |
| 🇮🇳India | 12:30 PM, Fri 1 May | IST (UTC+5.5) | Disney+ IN | See page → |
| 🇿🇦South Africa | 9:00 AM, Fri 1 May | SAST (UTC+2) | Disney+ ZA | See page → |
What time does Mufasa The Lion King Disney Streaming come out on Disney+ in New Zealand?
Mufasa The Lion King Disney Streaming releases on Disney+ NZ at 7:00 PM NZST on Friday 1 May 2026. Disney+ drops new titles at midnight Pacific Time globally, which converts to 7:00 PM in New Zealand.
Is Mufasa The Lion King Disney Streaming available on Disney+ in New Zealand?
Yes. Mufasa The Lion King Disney Streaming is a Disney+ Original and is available to all Disney+ NZ subscribers from Friday 1 May 2026. No additional purchase or premium tier is required.
How many episodes does Mufasa The Lion King Disney Streaming have?
Episode count has not been officially confirmed ahead of release.
What is Mufasa The Lion King Disney Streaming about?
Barry Jenkins' origin story of Mufasa — the legendary Lion King — comes to Disney+ streaming, exploring how the beloved father of Simba became the king and leader he is remembered as.
What language is Mufasa The Lion King Disney Streaming in?
Mufasa The Lion King Disney Streaming is in English.