How to Watch The Lion King in Order
To watch The Lion King, start with The Lion King.
Watch The Lion King in release order for a first viewing — start with The Lion King (1994). There are 3 films, released between 1994–2004. That is 4.1 hours of viewing. Only 1 are essential to follow the story — 1.5 hours.
The full checklist
0 of 3 watched- 1The Lion King1994Essential89m
- 2The Lion King II: Simba's Pride199881m
- 3The Lion King 1½200477m
Ranked by rating
TMDB user score- 1The Lion King19948.3
- 2The Lion King II: Simba's Pride19986.9
- 3The Lion King 1½20046.6
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct order to watch The Lion King?
For a first viewing, watch The Lion King in release order, starting with The Lion King (1994) and ending with The Lion King 1½ (2004). That is the order the story was written to be discovered in.
How many The Lion King films are there?
There are 3 The Lion King films.
Can I skip any The Lion King films?
1 of the 3 films carry the main story: The Lion King. The other 2 can be skipped on a first watch without losing the plot.
Where should a first-time viewer start with The Lion King?
Start with The Lion King, released in 1994. It introduces the characters and setting the later films build on.
How long does it take to watch all of The Lion King?
Watching every The Lion King film takes 4.1 hours. Sticking to the 1 essential films takes 1.5 hours.