Direct-to-Video Sequels
As successful as The Lion King was, both in the box office and in domestic and international merchandise sales, direct-to-video sequels were a foregone conclusion. The following sections are not integrated into the main structure of www.lionking.org, but exist as separate entities.
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The Lion King II:
"Simba's Pride" (1998)
Simba's daughter Kiara meets the Outlander cub Kovu, and the two fall in love against the backdrop of a philosophical battle between their two prides.
The Lion King 1 ½: "Hakuna Matata"
(2004)
Timon and Pumbaa retell the story of The Lion King from their own unique, behind-the-scenes perspective.