Screen Rant

  • The Lion King is already expected to break records. 1 / 8

    Mufasa in The Lion King Vertical

  • Disney's live-action remake of the 1994 animated film is highly anticipated by many. 2 / 8

  • With two months to go before it hits theaters... 3 / 8

    Pride Rock in The Lion King Vertical

  • The Lion King is projected to earn $180M-$230M in its opening weekend domestically. 4 / 8

    Simba Nala and Zazu in The Lion King Vertical

  • This would be a new record for Disney's live-action remakes. 5 / 8

    Simba in The Lion King Vertical

  • Beauty and the Beast's $174M opening from 2017 is the current record. 6 / 8

  • As long as critic reviews confirm the movie's quality is what many hope... 7 / 8

    Simba Pumbaa and Timon in The Lion King Vertical

  • Lion King should be able to become the king of Disney's remakes. 8 / 8