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 Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba's exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his.
Visual Effects
Every animal is CGI. Every. Single. One.
Direction
Favreau's virtual camera work is genuinely impressive.
Score
Hans Zimmer returns; Beyoncé adds new track.
Director
Jon Favreau
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Scar (voice)
John Oliver
Zazu (voice)
Donald Glover
Simba (voice)
James Earl Jones
Mufasa (voice)
John Kani
Rafiki (voice)
Alfre Woodard
Sarabi (voice)
Beyoncé
Nala (voice)
JD McCrary
Young Simba (voice)
Shahadi Wright Joseph
Young Nala (voice)
Penny Johnson Jerald
Sarafina (voice)
Keegan-Michael Key
Kamari (voice)
Eric André
Azizi (voice)
Florence Kasumba
Shenzi (voice)
Seth Rogen
Pumbaa (voice)
Billy Eichner
Timon (voice)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'live-action' label is technically false—no real animals were filmed, and the entire savanna was built in a virtual reality environment called 'The Jungle Book engine 2.0.'
James Earl Jones recorded Mufasa's lines at 87; it's his final performance of the role he originated 25 years prior.
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