The Lion King Movies: Release Order
The Lion King franchise began with Disney's famous 1994 animated classic and has expanded across multiple decades with sequels, spin-offs, and a complete reboot. This watch order includes all feature films as they were released to audiences.
The franchise is split into two separate continuities: the original animated timeline (1994-2004) and the live-action reboot timeline (2019-2024). The 2019 film is not a sequel but a photorealistic CGI retelling that establishes its own continuity, with Mufasa as a prequel specifically to that version. The Lion King 1½ is a unique "midquel" that retells the original 1994 film from Timon and Pumbaa's comedic perspective.
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The Lion King
Young lion prince Simba must overcome tragedy and his own fears to reclaim his rightful place as king of the Pride Lands from his villainous uncle Scar.
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
Simba's daughter Kiara, a rebellious young lioness, falls for Kovu, the son of an exiled lioness from a rival pride. Their forbidden romance threatens to reignite an ancient feud between the two lion prides.
The Lion King 1½
This prequel follows Timon the meerkat and Pumbaa the warthog as they search for the perfect home and eventually help raise young Simba, retelling the original Lion King story from their perspective.
The Lion King
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.
Mufasa: The Lion King
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.
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Asterix
French comic book adaptations following the adventures of Asterix and Obelix in ancient Gaul, spanning both animated and live-action films over five decades.
How to Train Your Dragon
A popular animated trilogy following Hiccup and Toothless as they transform from outcasts to heroes, bridging the gap between Vikings and dragons.
Ice Age
A family-friendly animated series following prehistoric friends Manny, Sid, and Diego through various ice age adventures.
Madagascar
Animated adventure series following zoo animals on wild adventures around the world.
Pixar
Pioneering animation studio behind groundbreaking computer-animated films from Toy Story to modern masterpieces.
Toy Story
Pixar's groundbreaking animated franchise following the secret lives of toys and their adventures with their human owners.