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The 2024 film “Mufasa: The Lion King” comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray on April 1st via Disney. The movie was directed by Barry Jenkins. The voice cast includes Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr.. The ensemble continues with Tiffany Boone, Kagiso Lediga, and Preston Nyman. Other notable voices are Mads Mikkelsen, Thandiwe Newton, and Lennie James. Additional actors include Anika Noni Rose and Keith David. Lastly, the cast features John Kani, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, and Donald Glover.

The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) and Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-66 disc. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 lossless surround sound, on a BD-50 disc. Both releases will come as a “combo pack.” The 4K will include its Blu-ray counterpart. The Blu-ray will include its DVD counterpart. Also, both releases will include a digital copy of the film.

You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray available for preorder at Walmart, as well. The full artwork for the 4K SteelBook is pictured below.

The bonus materials set to be included with these are listed below.

• Full Length Sing-Along – Sing along with your favorite songs while watching the movie with on-screen lyrics.
• Finding Milele: The Making of Mufasa: The Lion King – Join visionary director Barry Jenkins and the cast of Mufasa: The Lion King on an epic journey to create a brand-new chapter in the story of The Lion King. Explore how the story was developed and the technology used to make Mufasa’s world come to life.
• Songs of the Savanna – Director Barry Jenkins and songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda sit down to discuss the excitement and challenges of creating the music for Mufasa: The Lion King.
• Ostrich Eggs with Timon & Pumbaa – Timon and Pumbaa reveal fun facts and some of the hidden references in the movie.
• Protect the Pride – Learn how Disney and The Lion Recovery Fund are working to protect the pride and conserve lions in the wild.
• Outtakes – Watch the cast having fun in the recording booth.
• Deleted Scenes:
  • Who’s the Mole Rat?
  • What Do You Feel in There?
  • Have Faith in Her
  • Taka’s Dream 
• Music Video: “I Always Wanted a Brother” IRL – Join Lin-Manuel Miranda and the cast of Mufasa: The Lion King as they perform “I Always Wanted A Brother” backstage at a film shoot.
• Song Selections:
  • Milele (First Rain)
  • I Always Wanted a Brother
  • Bye Bye
  • We Go Together
  • Tell Me It’s You
  • Brother Betrayed