The Lion King movies in order

The The Lion King movies in release order

3 films, 4 hours 7 minutes back to back. Tap a title for the full where-to-watch list, trailer and cast.

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   1. The Lion King★ 8.5

   1994 · 1 h 29 min · G

   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

   1998 · 1 h 21 min · G

   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 Kovu steal Kiara's heart?

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   3. The Lion King 1½

   2004 · 1 h 17 min · G

   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 attempt to raise a rambunctious lion cub.

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