The Lion King Movies: Live-Action Timeline
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
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.
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.
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Fifteen independent feature film adaptations of Lewis Carroll's 1865 novel, plus one connected duology.
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.
Ice Age
A family-friendly animated series following prehistoric friends Manny, Sid, and Diego through various ice age adventures.
The Land Before Time
An animated dinosaur franchise following young dinosaurs on their adventures, beginning with Don Bluth's acclaimed 1988 film.
Toy Story
Pixar's groundbreaking animated franchise following the secret lives of toys and their adventures with their human owners.
Winnie the Pooh
Disney's beloved animated and live-action films based on A.A. Milne's classic stories about a honey-loving bear and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood.