The Lion King Guía y cronología
Simba grows up under the weight of his father's legacy and the consequences of Scar's betrayal. The Lion King follows the Pride Lands through family conflict, responsibility and the possibility of returning home. Animated sequels and The Lion Guard expand that version of the story, while the photoreal films rebuild it in a separate continuity.
Esta guía todavía está disponible en inglés. Puedes usar los filtros y guardar tu progreso en español.
Timeline guide
The Lion King: Let Simba's Story Introduce the Pride Lands
Begin with The Lion King (1994) for the animated route, or The Lion King (2019) for the photoreal version. Their follow-ups belong to different interpretations.
- Entries
- 7
- Released
- 7
- Span
- 1994-2024
Mufasa tells earlier history inside a later framing story. Calling it a prequel does not place every scene before the 2019 film.
Overview & recommendation
The first Lion King gives Simba's inheritance a personal meaning before its wider family stories begin. Meeting Mufasa, Scar and the Pride Lands through that journey lets later generations and side perspectives build on an already understood loss and return.
The animated route has several kinds of expansion: a new generation, Timon and Pumbaa's comic view and The Lion Guard's adventures. The photoreal films retell the world separately. Neither route needs the other to supply missing scenes, and the earlier history in Mufasa should be understood alongside the later storyteller framing it.
Choose an adaptation and start with its first Lion King. Follow the animated sequels and shows for that family's version; treat 1½ as a comic overlap rather than a wholly later adventure. For the photoreal route, watch the 2019 film before Mufasa's look back.
Two Versions of the Pride Lands Original animation and photoreal retelling
The animated films and shows have their own family context. The 2019 film and Mufasa form another screen interpretation, not later events after the animated cast's stories.
Original Animated (5 entries)
The original animated Pride Lands, including sequel generations, Timon and Pumbaa's perspectives and The Lion Guard, with overlaps kept in context.
Live-Action (2 entries)
The separate 2019 photoreal interpretation and Mufasa's framed earlier history, rather than a continuation of the animated cast's calendar.
Simba First, Then the Other Perspectives 7 entries
The first film in each version provides the foundation. Revisited scenes and earlier family history gain their context afterward.
- 1The Lion King (1994)Film · 1994
- 2The Lion King's Timon & PumbaaSeries · 1995
- 3The Lion King II: Simba's PrideFilm · 1998
- 4The Lion King 1 1/2Film · 2004
- 5The Lion GuardSeries · 2016
- 6The Lion King (2019)Film · 2019
- 7Mufasa: The Lion KingFilm · 2024
Overlapping Comedy and Framed Origins 7 entries
1½ overlaps the first animated film, while Mufasa's origin unfolds inside later Kiara/Rafiki framing. The Lion Guard's period also needs more than one whole-work position.
- 1Simba's riseThe Lion King (1994)Film · 1994
- 21995-1998The Lion King's Timon & PumbaaSeries · 1995
- 3Before and during film 1The Lion King 1 1/2Film · 2004
- 4Kion's guardThe Lion GuardSeries · 2016
- 5Kiara and KovuThe Lion King II: Simba's PrideFilm · 1998
- 6Mufasa's originMufasa: The Lion KingFilm · 2024
- 7Photoreal remakeThe Lion King (2019)Film · 2019
Frequently asked questions 5 answers
Must I watch Mufasa before the 2019 film?
No. Its earlier history is told inside later framing. Starting with the 2019 Lion King makes the return to Mufasa's past easier to place.
Is Lion King 1½ simply the next story after Simba's Pride?
It revisits and overlaps the original adventure from another comic perspective. Its later publication is not a date after every earlier sequel.
How many Lion King movies and shows are there?
The Lion King has 7 entries: 5 movies and 2 TV shows, released between 1994 and 2024.
What is the chronological order of The Lion King?
In chronological (in-universe) order, The Lion King begins with The Lion King (1994) (Simba's rise) and ends with The Lion King (2019). The full chronological list of 7 entries is above.
What is the release order of The Lion King?
By release date, The Lion King starts with The Lion King (1994) (1994). The most recent release is Mufasa: The Lion King (2024).
Last reviewed: .
Si te gusta, explora también
Disney Animated
Explorar cronología
Disney Fairies
Explorar cronología
Disney Live-Action
Explorar cronología
Disney Princess
Explorar cronología
Frozen
Explorar cronología
Lilo & Stitch
Explorar cronología
Pixar
Explorar cronología