The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (2026 film)

The Lion King II: Simba's Pride is a 2026 American musical film directed and produced by Jon Favreau, written by Jeff Nathanson, and produced by Walt Disney Pictures. It is a photorealistic remake of Disney's traditionally animated 1998 direct-to-video sequel of the same name and a sequel to Disney's 2019 film The Lion King. The film stars Donald Glover, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, Billy Eichner, Seth Rogen, John Kani, John Oliver, Abby Ryder Fortson, Tinashe, August Maturo, Jason Derulo, Lana parrilla, Eddy Murphy, Summer Fontana, Zendaya, James Earl Jones, and Chiwetel Ejiofor.

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Cast
 * Donald Glover as Simba
 * Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as Nala
 * Billy Eichner as Timon
 * Seth Rogen as Pumbaa
 * John Kani as Rafiki
 * John Oliver as Zazu
 * Abby Ryder Fortson as Young Kiara
 * Tinashe as Kiara
 * August Maturo as Young Kovu
 * Jason Derulo as Kovu
 * Lana Parrilla as Zira
 * Eddy Murphy as Nuka
 * Summer Fontana as Young Vitani
 * Zendaya as Vitani
 * James Earl Jones as Mufasa's Ghost
 * Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar in Simba's Nightmare