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.
Other Film Series
Despicable Me
A popular animated franchise following supervillain-turned-father Gru and his loyal Minions through heartwarming adventures, including prequel films that explore the Minions' origins.
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.
Planes
Spin-off duology from the Cars universe following crop duster Dusty Crophopper's journey from aspiring racer to wildland firefighter.
The Land Before Time
An animated dinosaur franchise following young dinosaurs on their adventures, beginning with Don Bluth's acclaimed 1988 film.
The Smurfs
The beloved blue characters across multiple theatrical adaptations, from early animation to live-action hybrids and modern reboots.