Two sequels followed — The Lion King II: Simbas Pride 1998 and The Lion King 1½ 2004 — each expanding the story of Simbas family and Pride Rock. Though both found loyal audiences, neither matched the cultural impact of the original animated classic. A quarter of a century later, Disney returned to the savanna with Jon Favreaus 2019 photorealistic remake , which grossed over $1.6 billion...
