Fans are eagerly wondering if Disney will continue the beloved series with The Lion King 3 after the huge success of Mufasa: The Lion King in theaters. There isn’t an official release date or confirmation for the movie yet, but there is a lot of talk about what could happen next in the story.
Will there be a third Lion King movie?
Disney hasn’t said anything about a direct follow-up or sequel to Mufasa: The Lion King yet. But the ending of Mufasa makes a lot of interesting things possible. Kiara, Simba’s daughter, is introduced in the present day story. Kiara first became the main character in The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride (1998). There, her relationship with Kovu, a lion from Scar’s loyal tribe, became an important part of the story. Their love brought the divided tribes together in the end.
With this set up, The Lion King 3 could change Kiara and Kovu’s journey, maybe telling the story of Simba’s Pride from a different point of view or adding new twists.
The Lion King 3 could also tell the story of Kion, Simba and Nala’s younger son. Kion was briefly introduced at the end of Mufasa: The Lion King. He was the main character in the animated TV show The Lion Guard. If Disney goes this route, the movie might include parts of Kion’s adventures as he watches over the Pride Lands.
When does The Lion King 3 come out in theaters?
If Disney goes ahead with The Lion King 3, it will likely be released in theaters the same way the first two movies were. Both “The Lion King” (1994) and “Mufasa: The Lion King” opened in theaters to huge crowds before being released on streaming services.
As Mufasa said, “The Lion King” is currently playing in theaters and has done very well at the box office. Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Tiffany Boone, and Mads Mikkelsen are just a few of the big names in the prequel film’s cast. Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, and John Kani also have small parts.
Fans of The Lion King have a lot to look forward to if Disney decides to make Kiara, Kovu, or Kion’s stories come to life on the big screen.
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