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Lin-Manuel Miranda Recalls Being ‘Blown Away’ by 1994’s ‘The Lion King’ Ahead of ‘Mufasa’ Digital Release


Watch 'Mufasa' songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda and director Barry Jenkins recall their first memories watching 'The Lion King' in

In the clip, songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda and director Barry Jenkins discuss their first memories watching The Lion King, which hit theaters in June 1994. The film, which arrived 30 years after the original, features Rafiki, Timon and Pumbaa sharing the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala. Mufasa: The Lion King arrives to digital retailers (Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango at Home) on Feb. 18 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on April 1.

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