Direct-To-Video

Direct-to-video or straight-to-video refers to the release of a film, television series, short or special to the public immediately on home video formats rather than an initial theatrical release or television premiere. This distribution strategy was prevalent before streaming platforms came to dominate the TV and movie distribution markets. Because sequels or prequels of larger-budget films may be released direct-to-video, review references to direct-to-video releases are often pejorative. Direct-to-video release has also become profitable for independent filmmakers and smaller companies. Some direct-to-video genre films (with a high-profile star) can generate well in excess of $50 million revenue worldwide.

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Mufasa: The Lion King (2005)

Set before events of The Lion King II unfold, Rafiki tells Kiara, Timon and Pumbaa the story of how her grandfather Mufasa became the greatest king of the pridelands and how his family adopted an angsty lion cub called Taka, who would name himself Scar over an incident he caused.

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