Releases Friday 1 May 2026 at 3:00 AM ET (UTC-4)
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.
Netflix releases at midnight Pacific Time — 3:00 AM ET / 2:00 AM CT / 1:00 AM MT / midnight PT. US viewers on the East Coast get access slightly later than their West Coast counterparts. Available on Netflix US with any standard subscription.
| Country | Local Time | Timezone | Platform | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | 7:00 PM, Fri 1 May | NZST (UTC+12) | Disney+ NZ | See page → |
| 🇦🇺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 | ← You are here |
| 🇨🇦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 United States?
Mufasa The Lion King Disney Streaming releases on Disney+ US at 3:00 AM ET on Friday 1 May 2026. East Coast (ET): 3:00 AM EDT · Central (CT): 2:00 AM CDT · Mountain (MT): 1:00 AM MDT · West Coast (PT): 12:00 AM PDT Disney+ drops new titles at midnight Pacific Time globally, which converts to 3:00 AM in United States.
Is Mufasa The Lion King Disney Streaming available on Disney+ in United States?
Yes. Mufasa The Lion King Disney Streaming is a Disney+ Original and is available to all Disney+ US 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.