The Lion King Movies: Live-Action Timeline

2019 - 20242 Films3h 56m4.2 Average

The photorealistic CGI continuity of The Lion King begins with Mufasa, exploring the origins of the legendary king and his relationship with Scar before the events that later shaped the Pride Lands.

This timeline presents a more grounded, visually realistic take on the Lion King story, with Mufasa providing expanded backstory and character development that enhances the emotional weight of the main story told in the 2019 remake of the Disney classic.

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Mufasa: The Lion King

20241h 58m4.3
Director: Barry Jenkins
Cast: Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison, Jr., Tiffany Boone, Kagiso Lediga, Preston Nyman

A young lion cub named Mufasa, lost and alone, befriends Taka, heir to a royal bloodline, setting them both on an epic journey of self-discovery. This prequel explores how the future king found his destiny alongside a group of unlikely companions.

AdventureFamilyAnimation
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The Lion King poster

The Lion King

20191h 58m4.1
Director: Jon Favreau
Cast: Chiwetel Ejiofor, John Oliver, Donald Glover, James Earl Jones, John Kani

A young lion prince named Simba must overcome tragedy and exile to reclaim his rightful place as king of the Pride Lands. This photorealistic remake of Disney's beloved animated classic follows Simba's journey from cub to king with the help of memorable friends.

AdventureDramaFamilyAnimation