The original version of The Lion King was the highest-grossing traditionally animated film followed by The Simpsons .
The Simpsons Movie was a critical and commercial success , grossing over $ 527 million worldwide , making it the eighth highest-grossing film of 2007 , the second highest-grossing traditionally animated film ( behind the original version of The Lion King ) and the highest-ever grossing film based on an animated television series .
The Simpsons Movie