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The Lion King

7.120191h 58mPGMovieAdventureDramaFamily

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

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Cast · Directed by Jon Favreau

Chiwetel Ejiofor
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Scar (voice)
John Oliver
John Oliver
Zazu (voice)
Donald Glover
Donald Glover
Simba (voice)
James Earl Jones
James Earl Jones
Mufasa (voice)
John Kani
John Kani
Rafiki (voice)
Alfre Woodard
Alfre Woodard
Sarabi (voice)
Beyoncé
Beyoncé
Nala (voice)
JD McCrary
JD McCrary
Young Simba (voice)
Shahadi Wright Joseph
Shahadi Wright Joseph
Young Nala (voice)
Penny Johnson Jerald
Penny Johnson Jerald
Sarafina (voice)
Keegan-Michael Key
Keegan-Michael Key
Kamari (voice)
Eric 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 Disney Plus in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Lion King on Netflix?

No, The Lion King is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Disney Plus.

Is The Lion King on Amazon Prime Video?

The Lion King isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Lion King for free?

The Lion King is available on Disney Plus in United States, 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).