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The Lion King

7.120191h 58mMovieAdventureDramaFamily

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…

DirectorJon Favreau
WriterJeff Nathanson
ProducersJon Favreau·Jeffrey Silver

Where to watch

JioHotstarJioHotstar
Availability shown for India · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jon Favreau

CEChiwetel Ejiofor
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Scar (voice)
JOJohn Oliver
John Oliver
Zazu (voice)
DGDonald Glover
Donald Glover
Simba (voice)
JJJames Earl Jones
James Earl Jones
Mufasa (voice)
JKJohn Kani
John Kani
Rafiki (voice)
AWAlfre Woodard
Alfre Woodard
Sarabi (voice)
BBeyoncé
Beyoncé
Nala (voice)
JMJD McCrary
JD McCrary
Young Simba (voice)
SJShahadi Wright Joseph
Shahadi Wright Joseph
Young Nala (voice)
PJPenny Johnson Jerald
Penny Johnson Jerald
Sarafina (voice)
KKKeegan-Michael Key
Keegan-Michael Key
Kamari (voice)
EAEric André
Eric André
Azizi (voice)

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The Lion King — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Lion King?

The Lion King is streaming on JioHotstar in India, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Lion King on Netflix?

No, The Lion King is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026. It's currently on JioHotstar.

Is The Lion King on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Lion King isn't on Amazon Prime Video in India right now. It's on JioHotstar instead.

Where can I watch The Lion King for free?

The Lion King is available on JioHotstar in India, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to The Lion King?

Yes — The Lion King is followed by Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) in the Lion King (Reboot) Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Lion King?

The Lion King is the first film in the Lion King (Reboot) Collection.

Is The Lion King part of a trilogy?

No — The Lion King is part of the Lion King (Reboot) Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Lion King (Reboot) Collection?

There are 2 films in the Lion King (Reboot) Collection: The Lion King (2019) and Mufasa: The Lion King (2024).