The Lion King
“The king has returned.”
Synopsis
Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub's arrival. Scar, Mufasa's brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba's exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-10
Top Cast
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Chiwetel Ejiofor
Scar (voice)
John Oliver
Zazu (voice)
Donald Glover
Simba (voice)
James Earl Jones
Mufasa (voice)
John Kani
Rafiki (voice)
Alfre Woodard
Sarabi (voice)
Beyoncé
Nala (voice)
JD McCrary
Young Simba (voice)
Shahadi Wright Joseph
Young Nala (voice)
Penny Johnson Jerald
Sarafina (voice)
Keegan-Michael Key
Kamari (voice)
Eric Andre
Azizi (voice)
Florence Kasumba
Shenzi (voice)
Seth Rogen
Pumbaa (voice)
Billy Eichner
Timon (voice)
Amy Sedaris
Guinea Fowl (voice)
Chance the Rapper
Bush Baby (voice)
Josh McCrary
Elephant Shrew (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 84 DaysLos Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
July 19, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 11, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
October 22, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$260M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.66B
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.39x
+$1.40B net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon Favreau
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeff Nathanson
- Original Score
- Hans Zimmer
- Original Title
- The Lion King
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Budget
- $260M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.66B
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Pictures, Fairview Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Favreau
Jeff Nathanson, Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts, Linda Woolverton, David Lowery, William Shakespeare
Hans Zimmer
Caleb Deschanel
Mark Livolsi, Adam Gerstel
Jon Favreau, Jeffrey Silver, Karen Gilchrist, Tom C. Peitzman, Thomas Schumacher
Department Leadership Roster
Hans Zimmer
Original Music Composer
Jeff Nathanson
Screenplay
Jon Favreau
Producer
Jeffrey Silver
Producer
Karen Gilchrist
Producer
Mark Livolsi
Editor
James Chinlund
Production Design
Caleb Deschanel
Director of Photography
Elliot Newman
Visual Effects Supervisor
Robert Legato
Visual Effects Supervisor
Adam Valdez
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jon Favreau
Director
Adam Gerstel
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lion King
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lion King about?
Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub's arrival. Scar, Mufasa's brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba's exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his.
Who directed The Lion King?
The Lion King was directed by Jon Favreau.
Who stars in The Lion King?
The principal cast of The Lion King includes Chiwetel Ejiofor, John Oliver, Donald Glover, James Earl Jones, John Kani.
When was The Lion King released and how long is it?
The Lion King was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Lion King?
The Lion King had a reported production budget of $260M and grossed $1.66B at the worldwide box office (6.39 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Lion King?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lion King was composed by Hans Zimmer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lion King?
The Lion King holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).