The Lion King Movies in Order

The Lion King: all 3 movies in release order, so the page doubles as a watch order. The film franchise mainly revolves about a pride of lions who oversee a large swath of African savanna as their «kingdom» known as the Pride Lands, with their leader Simba watching over it as «king». In the original film, Simba was tricked into thinking he killed his father, a guilt ridden lion cub flees into exile and abandons his identity as the future King.

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  1. The Lion King poster

    1.The Lion King(1994)

    8.3AnimationFamilyDrama

    Young lion prince Simba, eager to one day become king of the Pride Lands, grows up under the watchful eye of his father Mufasa; all the while his villainous uncle Scar conspires to take the throne for himself. Amid betrayal and tragedy, Simba must confront his past and find his rightful place in the Circle of Life.

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  2. The Lion King II: Simba's Pride poster

    2.The Lion King II: Simba's Pride(1998)

    6.9AdventureAnimationDrama

    The circle of life continues for Simba, now fully grown and in his rightful place as the king of Pride Rock. Simba and Nala have given birth to a daughter, Kiara who's as rebellious as her father was. But Kiara drives her parents to distraction when she catches the eye of Kovu, the son of the evil lioness, Zira. Will…

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  3. The Lion King 1½ poster

    3.The Lion King 1½(2004)

    6.6AdventureAnimationComedy

    Timon the meerkat and Pumbaa the warthog are best pals and the unsung heroes of the African savanna. This prequel to the smash Disney animated adventure takes you back -- way back -- before Simba's adventure began. You'll find out all about Timon and Pumbaa and tag along as they search for the perfect home and…

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