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The Lion King (Franchise)
The Lion King is a Disney franchise that began with the 1994 animated film and expanded into sequels, a 2019 remake, TV series, video games, and a Broadway musical. The franchise is one of the highest-grossing of all time, with its musical winning six Tony Awards and contributing to its EGOT status. The story follows a pride of lions ruling the Pride Lands, with Simba as their king. Influenced by Shakespearean works, the franchise has earned over $11.6 billion as of 2019.
