The Lion King is a 2024 American musical drama film, serving as a prequel and sequel to the 2019 The Lion King remake, directed by Barry Jenkins and featuring a photorealistic animated style. The film, which explores Mufasa’s journey to becoming king of the Pride Lands, was released in theaters alongside Sonic the Hedgehog 3 in 2024, grossing $13.3 million on its opening day in the U.S. and Canada.It became available for digital download on February 18, 2025, before streaming on Jio Hotstar starting March 26, 2025, in English, Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil, with a 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD release scheduled for April 1, 2025.
