List of The Lion King: Revisited episodes

***The Lion King: Revisited*** is a fan film inspired by Disney's *The Lion King* franchise. Produced by Walt Disney Pictures, it is an animated remake of 1994's *The Lion King*, its 1998 sequel, *The Lion King II: Simba's Pride*, its 2004 prequel/parallel, *The Lion King 1½*, and some episodes of the 2015 television series, *The Lion Guard*.

Episodes of the film were developed by 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022.

## Phase 3

### "Battle for the Pride Lands"

*Main article: Battle for the Pride Lands*

After Kion and Ono are injured in an attempt to defeat Scar in the battle for the Pride Lands, the Lion Guard must embark on a journey to the Tree of Life to help them regain their strength.

In early 2020, it was revealed that Jon Favreau would direct *Battle for the Pride Lands*. Jeremy Irons reprised his role as Scar, and is part of an ensemble cast featuring many actors who have appeared in other *Lion King* media.

## Phase 4

### "Return to the Pride Lands"

When the Lion Guard returns to the Pride Lands, they discover Vitani has formed her own Lion Guard in their absence.

### "Epilogue: An Important Coronation"

*Main article: Epilogue: An Important Coronation*

Kion and his friends return to the Tree of Life where Kion marries Queen Rani, and is crowned King of the Tree of Life with his family and friends attending and unionized. Meanwhile, Simba and his remaining allies form an unlikely alliance to counter a threat in one last stand.

In late 2020, it was revealed that Jon Favreau would direct this episode. Max Charles, Peyton Elizabeth Lee, and Landry Bender reprised their roles as Kion, Rani, and Makini, and are part of an ensemble cast featuring many actors who have appeared in other *Lion King* media.

The episode begins after the events of *Return to the Pride Lands*, before jumping ahead two years. *Epilogue: An Important Coronation* was intended to mark the final appearances of Nathan Lane as Timon, Ernie Sabella as Pumbaa, Jeremy Irons as Scar, and James Earl Jones as Mufasa.

### "Prince Kopa"

*Main article: Prince Kopa*

Kopa undergoes a journey of self-identity to reclaim his throne. Kopa's journey into the Lion King multiverse acts as an allegory for the African diaspora's journey of discovering, reclaiming and celebrating their culture and heritage, which is echoed by the inclusion of spoken-word poetry that focuses on the question of black identity.

By July 2021, Jon Favreau initially signed to direct *Prince Kopa*, with Barry Jenkins and Jeff Nathanson writing the script. By late 2021, Favreau stepped down as director, but remained an executive producer. Beyoncé signed on to direct and rewrite the script, showcasing the beauty and richness of the cultures in the African continent and diaspora.

*Prince Kopa* is set after the events of *Epilogue: An Important Coronation*. Rob Lowe reprises his role as Kopa. Nolan North was considered for the role before Lowe was cast. Lacey Chabert co-stars as Vitani, continuing her story of returning into a villain. This episode introduced Chiwetel Ejiofor as Kaliban, a brutal tiger; and Lupita Nyong'o as Adah, a liger who serves Kaliban. Members of Kaliban's animal fleet consists of Avery Brooks as Mohatu (after previously voicing the character in *The Brightest Star* audiobook), Amy Sedaris as Zuzu, Brad Garrett as Boma, and Donald Glover as Ahadi. Corey Burton reprised his vocal role as Quint from *The Lion King's Timon & Pumbaa*, while Shannon Chan-Kent was introduced as Smolder.

## Phase 5

### "New Beginnings"

*Main article: New Beginnings*

Kiara and Kovu's newborn cubs are presented to the assembled animals, continuing the Circle of Life.

### "Lion Guard: The Night Mission"

*Main article: Lion Guard: The Night Mission*

Kion must rally the Lion Guard on a mission to protect one of their own. A mission that, if not completed successfully, could quite possibly lead to the end of the Lion Guard as we know them.

Howy Parkins returned as director along with the involvements of Charles as Kion, Diamond White as Fuli, Joshua Rush as Bunga, Bryana Salaz as Anga, Dusan Brown as Beshte, and Atticus Shaffer as Ono.

## Phase 6

### "Prides of Destiny"

*Main article: Prides of Destiny*

Kula, Afua, and Tama raise a white lion cub named Kimba.

In mid-2022, *Prides of Destiny* was initially announced as the series finale. This episode used several themes of *Kimba the White Lion*, a Japanese shōnen manga series written and illustrated by Osamu Tezuka. By September 2022, Gorō Taniguchi, who directed a *Kimba* TV special, was in early talks to direct *Prides of Destiny*. Iain Armitage, Marsai Martin, and Yara Shahidi were cast as Kimba, Kula, and Tama. Jalen Askins was also confirmed to voice Afua, Kopa's childhood friend, after he was considered for Afua in an unreleased Night Pride fan-made series.

### "Lion Guard: The Leo Dynasty"

*Main article: Lion Guard: The Leo Dynasty*

In August 2022, *The Lion King: Revisited* announced *Lion Guard: The Leo Dynasty*.

### "Lion Guard: Wild Schemes and Catastrophes"

*Main article: Lion Guard: Wild Schemes and Catastrophes*

In August 2022, *The Lion King: Revisited* announced *Lion Guard: Wild Schemes and Catastrophes*.