The Lion King offers an origin story for Simba’s father, Mufasa, charting his journey from an orphaned cub to the king of the Pride Lands. The film introduces a new generation of fans to the beloved tale,

The Lion King' is in theaters now. Here's when we can expect 'The Lion King' prequel to be streaming on Disney+.

Right now, “Mufasa: The Lion King” is only playing in theaters, so the only way to watch the movie is to buy a movie ticket. But the film will eventually be streaming on Disney+. A streaming release date hasn’t been announced yet, but the film likely won’t be on Disney+ before March.