The Lion King (franchise)

The Lion King is an American franchise created by Disney that centers around the story of a young lion named Simba and his journey to become king of the Pride Lands. The franchise includes several movies, TV series, merchandise, and more.

• The Lion King (1994)
• The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998)
• The Lion King 1½ (2004)
• The Lion King (2019)
• Mufasa: The Lion King (2024)

• The Lion Guard (2016–2019)

The franchise explores themes of responsibility, bravery, family, and the circle of life.

It includes toys, books, theme park attractions, and stage adaptations.