The Lion King (2019 film)
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The Lion King is a 2019 American musical drama film that is a photorealistically animated remake of the traditionally-animated 1994 film. Directed by Jon Favreau, written by Jeff Nathanson, and produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Fairview Entertainment, the film stars the voices of Donald Glover, Seth Rogen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Alfre Woodard, Billy Eichner, John Kani, John Oliver, Florence Kasumba, Eric André, Keegan-Michael Key, JD McCrary, Shahadi Wright Joseph, with Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, and James Earl Jones (reprising his voice role as Mufasa for the final time). The plot follows a young lion, Simba, who flees his kingdom when his father, Mufasa, is murdered by his uncle, Scar. After growing up in exile, Simba returns home to confront his uncle and reclaim his throne. Plans for a remake of 1994's The Lion King were confirmed in September 2016 following box office successes for Disney remakes such as The Jungle Book (2016). Favreau was inspired by certain roles of characters in the Broadway adaptation and developed upon elements of the original film's story. Much of the main cast signed on in early 2017, and principal photography began in mid-2017 on a blue screen stage in Los Angeles. The virtual reality tools utilized in The Jungle Book's cinematography were used to a greater degree during the filming of The Lion King. Composers Hans Zimmer, Elton John, and lyricist Tim Rice returned to compose the score alongside Knowles-Carter, who assisted John in the reworking of the soundtrack and wrote a new song for the film, "Spirit", which she also performed. With a production budget of $250–260 million, the film is one of the most expensive films ever made, as well as the most expensive Disney remake. The Lion King premiered in Hollywood, Los Angeles on July 9, 2019, and was theatrically released in the United States on July 19, in the Dolby Cinema, RealD 3D, and IMAX formats. The film received mixed reviews from critics, with many criticizing the lack of originality and for being nearly identical to the original. However, it grossed over $1.6 billion worldwide during its theatrical run, and broke several box-office records, including becoming the highest-grossing animated film of all time from August 2019 to September 2024, the seventh-highest-grossing film at the time of its release, and the second-highest-grossing film of 2019. The film received nominations for Best Animated Feature Film and Original Song categories at the 77th Golden Globe Awards and 25th Critics' Choice Awards. It was also nominated at 73rd British Academy Film Awards and 92nd Academy Awards, both for visual effects. A follow-up, Mufasa: The Lion King, a film which serves as both a prequel and a sequel, was directed by Barry Jenkins and released on December 20, 2024.
Infobox
Directed by
Jon Favreau
Screenplay by
Jeff Nathanson
Based on
Disney's The Lion Kingby Irene Mecchi Jonathan Roberts Linda Woolverton
Produced by
Jon Favreau Jeffrey Silver Karen Gilchrist
Starring
Donald Glover Seth Rogen Chiwetel Ejiofor Alfre Woodard Billy Eichner John Kani John Oliver Beyoncé Knowles-Carter James Earl Jones
Cinematography
Caleb Deschanel
Edited by
Mark Livolsi Adam Gerstel
Music by
Hans Zimmer
Productioncompanies
Walt Disney Pictures Fairview Entertainment
Distributed by
Walt Disney StudiosMotion Pictures
Release dates
July 9, 2019 (2019-07-09) (Hollywood) July 19, 2019 (2019-07-19) (United States)
Running time
118 minutes
Country
United States
Language
English
Budget
$250–260 million
Box office
$1.657 billion
Tables
· Reception › Accolades
People's Choice Awards
People's Choice Awards
Award
People's Choice Awards
Date of ceremony
November 10, 2019
Category
Movie of 2019
Recipient(s)
The Lion King
Result
Nominated
Family Movie of 2019
Family Movie of 2019
Award
Family Movie of 2019
Date of ceremony
Nominated
Animated Movie Star of 2019
Animated Movie Star of 2019
Award
Animated Movie Star of 2019
Date of ceremony
Beyoncé
Category
Won
Hollywood Music in Media Awards
Hollywood Music in Media Awards
Award
Hollywood Music in Media Awards
Date of ceremony
November 20, 2019
Category
Best Original Song – Feature Film
Recipient(s)
Ilya Salmanzadeh, Labrinth and Beyoncé (for "Spirit")
Result
Nominated
Hollywood Post Alliance
Hollywood Post Alliance
Award
Hollywood Post Alliance
Date of ceremony
November 21, 2019
Category
Outstanding Visual Effects – Feature Film
Recipient(s)
The Lion King
Result
Won
Guinness World Record
Guinness World Record
Award
Guinness World Record
Date of ceremony
2020
Category
Highest-grossing remake at the global box office
Recipient(s)
The Lion King
Result
Won
Satellite Awards
Satellite Awards
Award
Satellite Awards
Date of ceremony
December 19, 2019
Category
Best Animated or Mixed Media Feature
Recipient(s)
Jon Favreau
Result
Won
Best Original Song
Best Original Song
Award
Best Original Song
Date of ceremony
Ilya Salmanzadeh, Labrinth and Beyoncé (for "Spirit")
Category
Nominated
Best Visual Effects
Best Visual Effects
Award
Best Visual Effects
Date of ceremony
Andrew R. Jones, Robert Legato, Elliot Newman and Adam Valdez
Category
Nominated
Capri Hollywood International Film Festival
Capri Hollywood International Film Festival
Award
Capri Hollywood International Film Festival
Date of ceremony
January 2, 2020
Category
Best Original Song
Recipient(s)
Ilya Salmanzadeh, Labrinth and Beyoncé (for "Spirit")
Result
Won
Best Sound Editing
Best Sound Editing
Award
Best Sound Editing
Date of ceremony
The Lion King
Category
Won
Best Sound Mixing
Best Sound Mixing
Award
Best Sound Mixing
Date of ceremony
Won
Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Award
Golden Globe Awards
Date of ceremony
January 5, 2020
Category
Best Animated Feature Film
Recipient(s)
The Lion King
Result
Nominated
Best Original Song – Motion Picture
Best Original Song – Motion Picture
Award
Best Original Song – Motion Picture
Date of ceremony
Ilya Salmanzadeh, Labrinth and Beyoncé (for "Spirit")
Category
Nominated
Alliance of Women Film Journalists Awards
Alliance of Women Film Journalists Awards
Award
Alliance of Women Film Journalists Awards
Date of ceremony
January 10, 2020
Category
Time Waster Remake or Sequel Award
Recipient(s)
The Lion King
Result
Nominated
Critics' Choice Movie Awards
Critics' Choice Movie Awards
Award
Critics' Choice Movie Awards
Date of ceremony
January 12, 2020
Category
Best Visual Effects
Recipient(s)
The Lion King
Result
Nominated
Best Song
Best Song
Award
Best Song
Date of ceremony
Ilya Salmanzadeh, Labrinth and Beyoncé (for "Spirit")
Category
Nominated
Golden Eagle Award
Golden Eagle Award
Award
Golden Eagle Award
Date of ceremony
January 24, 2020
Category
Best Foreign Language Film
Recipient(s)
The Lion King
Result
Won
Grammy Awards
Grammy Awards
Award
Grammy Awards
Date of ceremony
January 26, 2020
Category
Best Pop Solo Performance
Recipient(s)
Beyoncé (for "Spirit")
Result
Nominated
Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media
Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media
Award
Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media
Date of ceremony
The Lion King
Category
Nominated
Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media
Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media
Award
Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media
Date of ceremony
Hans Zimmer
Category
Nominated
Best Song Written for Visual Media
Best Song Written for Visual Media
Award
Best Song Written for Visual Media
Date of ceremony
Ilya Salmanzadeh, Labrinth and Beyoncé (for "Spirit")
Category
Nominated
Visual Effects Society Awards
Visual Effects Society Awards
Award
Visual Effects Society Awards
Date of ceremony
January 29, 2020
Category
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature
Recipient(s)
Robert Legato, Tom Peitzman, Adam Valdez, Andrew R. Jones
Result
Won
Outstanding Animated Character in a Photoreal Feature
Outstanding Animated Character in a Photoreal Feature
Award
Outstanding Animated Character in a Photoreal Feature
Date of ceremony
Gabriel Arnold, James Hood, Julia Friedl, Daniel Fortheringham (for "Scar")
Category
Nominated
Outstanding Created Environment in a Photoreal Feature
Outstanding Created Environment in a Photoreal Feature
Award
Outstanding Created Environment in a Photoreal Feature
Date of ceremony
Marco Rolandi, Luca Bonatti, Jules Bodenstein, Filippo Preti (for "The Prideland")
Category
Won
Outstanding Virtual Cinematography in a CG Project
Outstanding Virtual Cinematography in a CG Project
Award
Outstanding Virtual Cinematography in a CG Project
Date of ceremony
Robert Legato, Caleb Deschanel, Ben Grossman, AJ Sciutto
Category
Won
Outstanding Effects Simulations in a Photoreal Feature
Outstanding Effects Simulations in a Photoreal Feature
Award
Outstanding Effects Simulations in a Photoreal Feature
Date of ceremony
David Schneider, Samantha Hiscock, Andy Feery, Kostas Strevlos
Category
Nominated
Casting Society of America
Casting Society of America
Award
Casting Society of America
Date of ceremony
January 30, 2020
Category
Animation
Recipient(s)
Sarah Halley Finn and Jason B. Stamey (Associate) (tied with Toy Story 4)
Result
Won
Art Directors Guild Awards
Art Directors Guild Awards
Award
Art Directors Guild Awards
Date of ceremony
February 1, 2020
Category
Animated Film
Recipient(s)
James Chinlund
Result
Nominated
British Academy Film Awards
British Academy Film Awards
Award
British Academy Film Awards
Date of ceremony
February 2, 2020
Category
Best Special Visual Effects
Recipient(s)
Andrew R. Jones, Robert Legato, Elliot Newman and Adam Valdez
Result
Nominated
Black Reel Awards
Black Reel Awards
Award
Black Reel Awards
Date of ceremony
February 7, 2020
Category
Outstanding Original Song
Recipient(s)
Ilya Salmanzadeh, Labrinth and Beyoncé (for "Spirit")
Result
Nominated
Outstanding Voice Performance
Outstanding Voice Performance
Award
Outstanding Voice Performance
Date of ceremony
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Category
Won
Donald Glover
Donald Glover
Award
Donald Glover
Date of ceremony
Nominated
James Earl Jones
James Earl Jones
Award
James Earl Jones
Date of ceremony
Nominated
Outstanding Production Design
Outstanding Production Design
Award
Outstanding Production Design
Date of ceremony
James Chinlund
Category
Nominated
Guild of Music Supervisors Awards
Guild of Music Supervisors Awards
Award
Guild of Music Supervisors Awards
Date of ceremony
February 7, 2020
Category
Best Song Written and/or Recorded for a Film
Recipient(s)
Ilya Salmanzadeh, Labrinth and Beyoncé (for "Spirit")
Result
Nominated
Academy Awards
Academy Awards
Award
Academy Awards
Date of ceremony
February 9, 2020
Category
Best Visual Effects
Recipient(s)
Robert Legato, Adam Valdez, Andrew R. Jones and Elliot Newman
Result
Nominated
NAACP Image Awards
NAACP Image Awards
Award
NAACP Image Awards
Date of ceremony
February 22, 2020
Category
Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance
Recipient(s)
Donald Glover
Result
Nominated
James Earl Jones
James Earl Jones
Award
James Earl Jones
Date of ceremony
Won
Alfre Woodard
Alfre Woodard
Award
Alfre Woodard
Date of ceremony
Nominated
Outstanding Song - Traditional
Outstanding Song - Traditional
Award
Outstanding Song - Traditional
Date of ceremony
Ilya Salmanzadeh, Labrinth and Beyoncé (for "Spirit")
Category
Won
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards
Award
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards
Date of ceremony
May 2, 2020
Category
Favorite Animated Movie
Recipient(s)
The Lion King
Result
Nominated
Favorite Female Voice from an Animated Movie
Favorite Female Voice from an Animated Movie
Award
Favorite Female Voice from an Animated Movie
Date of ceremony
Beyoncé
Category
Won
Saturn Awards
Saturn Awards
Award
Saturn Awards
Date of ceremony
October 26, 2021
Category
Best Fantasy Film Release
Recipient(s)
Nominated
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref(s) |
| People's Choice Awards | November 10, 2019 | Movie of 2019 | The Lion King | Nominated | |
| Family Movie of 2019 | Nominated | ||||
| Animated Movie Star of 2019 | Beyoncé | Won | |||
| Hollywood Music in Media Awards | November 20, 2019 | Best Original Song – Feature Film | Ilya Salmanzadeh, Labrinth and Beyoncé (for "Spirit") | Nominated | |
| Hollywood Post Alliance | November 21, 2019 | Outstanding Visual Effects – Feature Film | The Lion King | Won | |
| Guinness World Record | 2020 | Highest-grossing remake at the global box office | The Lion King | Won | |
| Satellite Awards | December 19, 2019 | Best Animated or Mixed Media Feature | Jon Favreau | Won | |
| Best Original Song | Ilya Salmanzadeh, Labrinth and Beyoncé (for "Spirit") | Nominated | |||
| Best Visual Effects | Andrew R. Jones, Robert Legato, Elliot Newman and Adam Valdez | Nominated | |||
| Capri Hollywood International Film Festival | January 2, 2020 | Best Original Song | Ilya Salmanzadeh, Labrinth and Beyoncé (for "Spirit") | Won | |
| Best Sound Editing | The Lion King | Won | |||
| Best Sound Mixing | Won | ||||
| Golden Globe Awards | January 5, 2020 | Best Animated Feature Film | The Lion King | Nominated | |
| Best Original Song – Motion Picture | Ilya Salmanzadeh, Labrinth and Beyoncé (for "Spirit") | Nominated | |||
| Alliance of Women Film Journalists Awards | January 10, 2020 | Time Waster Remake or Sequel Award | The Lion King | Nominated | |
| Critics' Choice Movie Awards | January 12, 2020 | Best Visual Effects | The Lion King | Nominated | |
| Best Song | Ilya Salmanzadeh, Labrinth and Beyoncé (for "Spirit") | Nominated | |||
| Golden Eagle Award | January 24, 2020 | Best Foreign Language Film | The Lion King | Won | |
| Grammy Awards | January 26, 2020 | Best Pop Solo Performance | Beyoncé (for "Spirit") | Nominated | |
| Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media | The Lion King | Nominated | |||
| Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media | Hans Zimmer | Nominated | |||
| Best Song Written for Visual Media | Ilya Salmanzadeh, Labrinth and Beyoncé (for "Spirit") | Nominated | |||
| Visual Effects Society Awards | January 29, 2020 | Outstanding Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature | Robert Legato, Tom Peitzman, Adam Valdez, Andrew R. Jones | Won | |
| Outstanding Animated Character in a Photoreal Feature | Gabriel Arnold, James Hood, Julia Friedl, Daniel Fortheringham (for "Scar") | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Created Environment in a Photoreal Feature | Marco Rolandi, Luca Bonatti, Jules Bodenstein, Filippo Preti (for "The Prideland") | Won | |||
| Outstanding Virtual Cinematography in a CG Project | Robert Legato, Caleb Deschanel, Ben Grossman, AJ Sciutto | Won | |||
| Outstanding Effects Simulations in a Photoreal Feature | David Schneider, Samantha Hiscock, Andy Feery, Kostas Strevlos | Nominated | |||
| Casting Society of America | January 30, 2020 | Animation | Sarah Halley Finn and Jason B. Stamey (Associate) (tied with Toy Story 4) | Won | |
| Art Directors Guild Awards | February 1, 2020 | Animated Film | James Chinlund | Nominated | |
| British Academy Film Awards | February 2, 2020 | Best Special Visual Effects | Andrew R. Jones, Robert Legato, Elliot Newman and Adam Valdez | Nominated | |
| Black Reel Awards | February 7, 2020 | Outstanding Original Song | Ilya Salmanzadeh, Labrinth and Beyoncé (for "Spirit") | Nominated | |
| Outstanding Voice Performance | Chiwetel Ejiofor | Won | |||
| Donald Glover | Nominated | ||||
| James Earl Jones | Nominated | ||||
| Outstanding Production Design | James Chinlund | Nominated | |||
| Guild of Music Supervisors Awards | February 7, 2020 | Best Song Written and/or Recorded for a Film | Ilya Salmanzadeh, Labrinth and Beyoncé (for "Spirit") | Nominated | |
| Academy Awards | February 9, 2020 | Best Visual Effects | Robert Legato, Adam Valdez, Andrew R. Jones and Elliot Newman | Nominated | |
| NAACP Image Awards | February 22, 2020 | Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance | Donald Glover | Nominated | |
| James Earl Jones | Won | ||||
| Alfre Woodard | Nominated | ||||
| Outstanding Song - Traditional | Ilya Salmanzadeh, Labrinth and Beyoncé (for "Spirit") | Won | |||
| Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards | May 2, 2020 | Favorite Animated Movie | The Lion King | Nominated | |
| Favorite Female Voice from an Animated Movie | Beyoncé | Won | |||
| Saturn Awards | October 26, 2021 | Best Fantasy Film Release | Nominated | ||
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