The period from Christmas to New Year’s is traditionally a busy time at the movie theater, and this year is no different. “Mufasa: The Lion King” led the pack and brought in about $12 million on Christmas,

Mufasa: The Lion King told a powerful story, but its own characters acknowledged that other stories, like Simba's Pride, could have come first.

Historically, Disney keeps its movies in theaters for around 90 days before transitioning them to its streaming service. If "Mufasa: The Lion King" follows this trend, fans can expect to start streaming the movie as early as mid-March 2025.