With The Lion King 2 officially in development, it doesn't look like the demand for new Lion King movies will end any time soon. Even some of the Frozen franchise was inspired by The Lion King. From the television series Timon and Pumbaa to the live-action remake, Disney has crafted stories around iconic characters like Simba, Nala, Timon, and Pumbaa for nearly two decades. Naturally, the animated movie musical's resounding success inspired a menagerie of sequels and spin-offs. In spite of drastically different receptions, the franchise's fur and feather-covered cast has become a Disney staple, and songs like "Hakuna Matata" are practically embedded as phrases in American slang. Meanwhile, The Lion King II: Simba's Pride has a score of only 62% on Rotten Tomatoes. ![]() Upon its initial release, the original movie grossed $755 million at the box office against a budget of $45 million, establishing it as the highest grossing animated film at the time. ![]() The Lion King movies have warmed hearts and inspired childhood memories for generations, but when compared to each other, it's hard to tell how each film might rank from worst to best.
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