Looking to watch The Lion King? Roger Allers's 1994 Animation film is available through several streaming and digital platforms. It's currently streaming on Disney Plus. Rental options start at $3.99, available on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. If you'd like to own it digitally, you can buy The Lion King starting from $9.99 on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. The film holds a 83% audience score.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, The Lion King is not currently available on Netflix. You can stream it on Disney Plus instead.
The Lion King is included with a subscription on Disney Plus. Otherwise, you can rent it from $3.99.
The most affordable option is to rent The Lion King on Apple TV Store for $3.99 in 4K quality.
Yes! The Lion King is available in 4K on Disney Plus, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video.
Yes, you can purchase The Lion King digitally starting at $9.99 on Google Play Movies.
Release Dates
Theatrical
Jun 24, 1994
Digital
Aug 15, 2017
DVD / Blu-ray
Oct 7, 2003
TV
Nov 3, 1996
