The Lion King Movie (2019)

Status: Post-Production As of April 29, 2018

Post-Production: Filming completed; editing of shot film; music composition and recordings, as well as sound and visual effects being added.

The Lion King

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2019 | Adventure Family

Journeys to the African savanna where a future king must overcome betrayal and tragedy to assume his place on Pride Rock.

U.S. Release Date

The Lion King release date is set for Friday, July 19, 2019. This will be a Nationwide in theaters release. 3D/2D

Cast more cast

Donald Glover

Simba (voice)

James Earl Jones

Mufasa (voice)

Beyonce Knowles

Nala (voice)

Seth Rogen

Pumbaa (voice)

Billy Eichner

Timon (voice)

John Oliver

Zazu (voice)

Rating MPAA

Not Available

Storyline

Set on the African savannah, the story told of a young lion named Simba who is is cast out into the wilderness after his father, Mufasa, is killed by his evil uncle Scar. Years later, Simba returns to reclaim his throne.
modified plot formulation from disney.com

Trivia & Production Notes

James Earl Jones will reprise his role as Mufasa, the beloved father character he voiced in the 1994 animated original (2/21/17).
Seth Rogen will voice the role of warthog Pumbaa, and Eichner will tackle meerkat Timon (The Wrap, 2/25/17).