The Lion King

The Lion King is a 1994 American animated musical drama film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures. It is the 32nd Disney animated feature film, and the fifth animated film produced during a period known as the Disney Renaissance. The Lion King was directed by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff, produced by Don Hahn, and has a screenplay credited to Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts, and Linda Woolverton. Its original songs were written by composer Elton John and lyricist Tim Rice, with a score by Hans Zimmer. The film features an ensemble voice cast that includes Matthew Broderick, James Earl Jones, Jeremy Irons, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Moira Kelly, Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, Rowan Atkinson, Robert Guillaume, Madge Sinclair (in her last film role), Whoopi Goldberg, Cheech Marin, and Jim Cummings. The story takes place in a kingdom of lions in Africa and was influenced by the Biblical stories of Joseph and Moses, and William Shakespeare's Hamlet.

The Lion King tells the story of Simba (Swahili for lion),[3] a young lion who is to succeed his father, Mufasa, as King of the Pride Lands; however, after Simba's paternal uncle Scar murders Mufasa, Simba is manipulated into thinking he was responsible and flees into exile. After growing up in the company of the carefree outcasts Timon and Pumbaa, Simba receives valuable perspective from his childhood friend, Nala, and his shaman, Rafiki, before returning to challenge Scar to end his tyranny and take his place in the Circle of Life as the rightful King.

Development of The Lion King began in 1988 during a meeting between Jeffrey Katzenberg, Roy E. Disney, and Peter Schneider while promoting Oliver & Company in Europe. Thomas M. Disch wrote a film treatment, and Woolverton developed the first scripts, while George Scribner was signed on as director, being later joined by Allers. Production began in 1991 concurrently with Pocahontas, which wound up attracting many of Disney's top animators. Some time after the staff traveled to Hell's Gate National Park in Kenya to research the film's setting and animals, Scribner left production, disagreeing with the decision to turn the film into a musical, and was replaced by Minkoff. When Hahn joined the project, he was dissatisfied with the script and the story was promptly rewritten. Nearly 20 minutes of animation sequences were produced at the Disney-MGM Studios theme park in Florida. Computer animation was also used in several scenes, most notably in the wildebeest stampede sequence.

Plot
In the Pride Lands of Africa, a pride of lions rule over the animal kingdom from Pride Rock. King Mufasa's and Queen Sarabi's newborn son, Simba, is presented to the gathering animals by Rafiki the mandrill, the kingdom's shaman and advisor.

Mufasa shows Simba the Pride Lands and explains to him the responsibilities of kingship and the "circle of life", which connects all living things. Mufasa's younger brother, Scar, covets the throne and plots to eliminate Mufasa and Simba, so he may become king. He tricks Simba and his best friend Nala into exploring a forbidden elephants' graveyard, where they are attacked by hyenas led by the ruthless Shenzi. Mufasa is alerted about the incident by his majordomo, the hornbill Zazu, and rescues the cubs. Though upset with Simba, Mufasa forgives him and explains that the great kings of the past watch over them from the night sky, from which he will one day watch over Simba. Meanwhile, Scar visits the hyenas and manages to convince them to help him overthrow Mufasa in exchange for hunting rights in the Pride Lands.

Scar sets a trap for his brother and nephew, luring Simba into a gorge and having the hyenas drive a large herd of wildebeest into a stampede that will trample him. He informs Mufasa of Simba's peril, knowing that the king will rush to save his son. Mufasa saves Simba but ends up hanging perilously from the gorge's edge. Scar refuses to help Mufasa, instead sending him falling to his death. He then convinces Simba that the tragedy was Simba's own fault and advises him to leave the kingdom and never return. He orders the hyenas to kill the cub, but Simba escapes. Scar tells the pride that both Mufasa and Simba were killed in the stampede and steps forward as the new king, allowing Shenzi's clan to live in the Pride Lands.

Simba collapses in a desert and is rescued by Timon and Pumbaa, a meerkat and warthog. Simba grows up in the oasis with his two new friends and other animals in their oasis, living a carefree life under the motto "hakuna matata" ("no worries" in Swahili).

Now a young adult, Simba rescues Timon and Pumbaa from a hungry lioness, who turns out to be Nala. She and Simba reunite and fall in love, and she urges him to return home, telling him that the Pride Lands have become a drought-stricken wasteland under Scar's reign. Feeling guilty over his father's death, Simba refuses and storms off. He then encounters Rafiki, who tells him that Mufasa's spirit lives on in Simba. Simba is visited by the ghost of Mufasa in the night sky, who tells him that he must take his rightful place as king. Realizing that he can no longer run from his past, Simba decides to return to the Pride Lands.

Aided by his friends, Simba sneaks past the hyenas at Pride Rock and confronts Scar, who was about to fight Sarabi. Scar taunts Simba over his role in Mufasa's death and backs him to the edge of the rock, where he reveals to him that he murdered Mufasa. Enraged, Simba attempts to reveal the truth to the rest of the pride, while Scar, who previously claimed that he arrived too late at the gorge, attempts to deny it, but his knowledge of Mufasa's last moment exposes his role in Mufasa's death. Timon, Pumbaa, Rafiki, Zazu, and the lionesses fend off the hyenas while Scar, attempting to escape, is cornered by Simba at a ledge near the top of Pride Rock. Scar begs for mercy and attempts to blame his crimes on the hyenas; Simba spares his life but orders him to leave the Pride Lands forever. Scar refuses and attacks his nephew, but Simba manages to throw him off the cliff after a brief fight. Scar survives the fall but is attacked and mauled to death by the hyenas, who overheard his attempt to betray them. Afterward, Simba takes over the kingship and makes Nala his queen.

With the Pride Lands restored to its usual state, Rafiki presents Simba and Nala's newborn cub to the assembled animals, continuing the circle of life.

Cast

 * Matthew Broderick as Simba, son of Mufasa and Sarabi, who grows up to become King of the Pride Lands. Rock singer Joseph Williams provided adult Simba's singing voice. Mark Henn and Ruben A. Aquino respectively served as the supervising animators for young and adult Simba.[5]
 * Jonathan Taylor Thomas voiced young Simba, while Jason Weaver provided the cub's singing voice.[5]
 * Jeremy Irons as Scar, Mufasa's younger brother and Simba's uncle, who takes the throne. Andreas Deja served as the supervising animator for Scar.[5]
 * James Earl Jones as Mufasa, Simba's father, King of the Pride Lands as the film begins. Tony Fucile served as the supervising animator for Mufasa.[5] James Earl Jones reprised his role in the 2019 remake.
 * Moira Kelly as Nala, Simba's best friend and later his wife and Queen of the Pride Lands. Sally Dworsky provided her singing voice. Aaron Blaise and Anthony de Rosa respectively served as the supervising animators for young and adult Nala.[5]
 * Niketa Calame provided the voice of young Nala while Laura Williams provided her singing voice.[5]
 * Nathan Lane as Timon, a wise-cracking and self-absorbed yet somewhat loyal meerkat who becomes one of Simba's best friends and adoptive parents. Michael Surrey served as his supervising animator.[5]
 * Ernie Sabella as Pumbaa, a naïve warthog who suffers from flatulence and is Timon's best friend and also becomes one of Simba's best friends and adoptive parents. Tony Bancroft served as his supervising animator.[5]
 * Robert Guillaume as Rafiki, an old baboon (with mandrill markings[6]) who serves as shaman of the Pride Lands and presents newborn cubs of the King and Queen to the animals of the Pride Lands. James Baxter served as the supervising animator for Rafiki.[5]
 * Rowan Atkinson as Zazu, a hornbill who serves as the king's majordomo (or "Mufasa's little stooge", as Shenzi calls him). Ellen Woodbury served as the supervising animator for Zazu.[5]
 * Madge Sinclair as Sarabi, Mufasa's mate, Simba's mother, and the leader of the lioness hunting party. Russ Edmonds served as the supervising animator for Sarabi.[5]
 * The three spotted hyenas who serve Scar were animated by Alex Kupershmidt and David Burgess.[5]
 * Whoopi Goldberg as Shenzi, the sassy and short-tempered female leader of the trio.
 * Cheech Marin as Banzai, an aggressive and hot-headed hyena prone to complaining and acting on impulse.
 * Jim Cummings as Ed, a dim-witted hyena who does not talk, only communicating through laughter. Cummings also voiced a mole that talks with Zazu and made a guest appearance as Scar in certain lines of "Be Prepared" after Irons blew his voice.[7]
 * Zoe Leader as Sarafina, Nala's mother, who is shown briefly talking to Simba's mother, Sarabi.

Followed by
The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride (1998) (Video)

The Lion King 3: Hakuna Matata (2004) (Video)

The Lion Guard (2016) (TV Series)

Remade as
The Lion King: Simba's Mighty Adventure (2000) (Video Game) The game serves as a remake to the iconic Disney film.

The Lion King (2019) Photorealistic computer-animated remake of the 1994 traditionally animated film by Disney

Edited into
The Lion King: A Musical Journey with Elton John (1994) (TV Movie)

Kingdom Hearts II (2005) (Video Game) Several scenes use archive sound from this film instead of new dialogue

Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix+ (2007) (Video Game) Several scenes use archive sound from this film instead of new dialogue

5 Second Movies: The Lion King (2008) (TV Episode) movie is edited into short comedic clip

5 Second Movies: Life of Pi (2013) (TV Episode) A brief quip from Timon edited into a comedic short

Everything Wrong with...: Everything Wrong with The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2014) (TV Episode) The Circle Of Life song is played at the end of the video

Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix (2014) (Video Game) Mufasa's dialogue is lifted directly from this film

Everything Wrong with...: Everything Wrong With Noah In 13 Minutes Or Less (2014) (TV Episode) The song Circle of Life is played at the end of the video.

Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 Remix (2017) (Video Game) Mufasa's dialogue uses a recording from this film

Zenimation: Water (2020) (TV Episode) Clips featured.

Zenimation: Flight (2020) (TV Episode) Clips featured.

Zenimation: Night (2020) (TV Episode) Clips featured.

Zenimation: Nature (2020) (TV Episode) Clips featured.

Zenimation: Water Realms (2020) (TV Episode) Clips featured.

Spin-off
Animated StoryBook: The Lion King (1994) (Video Game) The game is based on the animated movie.

The Lion King (1994) (Video Game)

Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable (1995) (Short)

The Lion King Activity Center (1995) (Video Game) The game is based on the animated movie

Timon & Pumbaa (1995) (TV Series)

The Lion King: Timon and Pumbaa's Jungle Games (1995) (Video Game) The game is based on the side characters from the movie.

Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari (2003) (Video Game) The game is a DVD extra for the Disney film.

Referenced in
At the Movies: Maverick/Trading Mom/The Return of Jafar/Widows' Peak/Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (1994) (TV Episode) Referenced during the "The Return of Jafar" review.

WWE Raw: Happy Birthday, America! (1994) (TV Episode) ​​​​​​​Randy Savage says about Owen Hart, "He's not the Lion King, he's the Lying King."

The Critic: A Day at the Races and a Night at the Opera (1994) (TV Episode) ​​​​​​​Jay says he will review Disney's "The Maggot King", which is a play of "The Lion King".

The Nanny: Fran-Lite (1994) (TV Episode) ​​​​​​​Maxwell remarks, "First day of school already, huh? The summer just flew by", to which Fran replies, "Spoken by a man who did NOT see 'The Lion King' 257 times".

At the Movies: Why Gump? Why Now? (1994) (TV Episode) ​​​​​​​Roger Ebert notes that "Forrest Gump" (1994) is the fastest-grossing movie in history, behind three movies, including this one.

Saturday Night Live: Steve Martin/Eric Clapton (1994) (TV Episode) ​​​​​​​Title mentioned by Steve Martin during his monologue.

Gargoyles: Awakening: Part 4 (1994) (TV Episode) When Hudson is watching TV there is a shot of the opening of this movie.

Felidae (1994) Similar chase theme plays when Felidae is being chased by the cats.

Saved by the Bell: The New Class: Drinking 101 (1994) (TV Episode) ​​​​​​​ Screech gives clues to guess this film in a charades game at Mr. Belding's party.

ER: Happy New Year (1995) (TV Episode) Open reference by a character.

The Nanny: A Fine Friendship (1995) (TV Episode) ​​​​​​​The film is mentioned by name.

ER: The Birthday Party (1995) (TV Episode) ​​​​​​​Open reference by a character.

At the Movies: Just Cause/Billy Madison/The Brady Bunch Movie/Mr. Payback (1995) (TV Episode) Referenced during the segment on the Academy Award nominations.

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: Will Is from Mars... (1995) (TV Episode) Will mentions this

Beverly Hills, 90210: Love Hurts (1995) (TV Episode) Erin mentions the film

Man of the House (1995) Movie poster at the back of the comic book Ben is reading.

The Critic: Sherman, Woman and Child (1995) (TV Episode) Penny punches Jay in the nose because he didn't like the movie

The 67th Annual Academy Awards (1995) (TV Special) Nomination presentation

WWE Raw: No Holds Barred (1995) (TV Episode) Jonathan Taylor Thomas mentions working on this.

A Goofy Movie (1995) A lion stuffed animal is seen.

NYPD Blue: A.D.A. Sipowicz (1995) (TV Episode) Toby Ray mentions this film.

Attack of the 60 Foot Centerfolds (1995) Billboard

At the Movies: Congo/The Glass Shield/Pocahontas/Fluke (1995) (TV Episode) Referenced during the "Pocahontas" review.

Runaway Brain (1995) (Short) Zazu makes a cameo appearance

La Cérémonie (1995) The image of Simba is being used to promote chocolates when Sophie goes into a sweets shop.

Frank and Ollie (1995) Andy Gaskill was wearing a Lion King shirt.

HBO Comedy Half-Hour: Janeane Garofalo (1995) (TV Episode) Mentioned by Janeane.

Home and Away: Episode #1.1807 (1995) (TV Episode) Michael, Jack, Sally and Sam go to see this

Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?: The Lion Sting (1995) (TV Episode) Title reference.

Toy Story (1995) ​​​​​​​Andy and Molly are listening to "Hakuna Matata" on a tape in the car during the moving van scene, as Woody reaches for Slinky Dog's paw.

Law & Order: Humiliation (1995) (TV Episode) Van Buren sarcastically suggests Briscoe watch the movie after eating his hoagie, rather than investigate a prostitute's murder.

Empire of the Censors (1995) (TV Movie) It is mentioned in a magazine.

ER: Dead of Winter (1996) (TV Episode) Open reference by a character.

The Secret World of Alex Mack: Ray Goes to Washington (1996) (TV Episode) Alex says that Ray cried watching The Lion King (1994).

Weird Science: Men in Tights (1996) (TV Episode) Tommy Svachino refers to it as "the Disney flick wth the fartin' warthog."

ER: The Right Thing (1996) (TV Episode) mentioned in dialogue

Opening Night of Close-Up (1996) (Short)

Project: ALF (1996) (TV Movie) ALF is selling the film on video.

Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Incredible Melting Man (1996) (TV Episode) "Look harder, Simba"

Buiten de Zone: Nostalgie (1996) (TV Episode) Raf rents this video

All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 (1996) Red has eyes resembling Scar's.

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: Hare Today... (1996) (TV Episode) Phil: "remember in the Lion King, when Mufasa..."

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: I, Stank Horse (1996) (TV Episode) Will compares Philip to Mufasa, and to Simba.

Wings: The Lyin' King (1996) (TV Episode) The title is a reference to the title of the movie.

Saturday Night Live: Christine Baranski/The Cure (1996) (TV Episode) Title mentioned during "Get Off The Shed"

Flipper (1996) The hammerhead shark is named Scar after the villainous lion.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) Pumbaa can be seen being carried by 2 men during the "Out There" scene.

Aladdin and the King of Thieves (1996) (Video) ​​​​​​​Genie turns into Pumbaa at one point and says, "Hakuna Matata".

Bogus (1996)

The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story (1996)

Timon & Pumbaa: Animal Barn/Roach Hotel (1996) (TV Episode) Callback to the line "They call me Mister Pig!"

Space Ghost Coast to Coast: Glen Campbell (1996) (TV Episode) Space Ghost says the show will be bigger than "The Lion King".

Home Improvement: I Was a Teenage Taylor (1996) (TV Episode) A character dresses up in a Simba Halloween costume

Timon & Pumbaa: Once Upon a Timon (1996) (TV Episode) ​​​​​​​ Pumbaa says Timon's line from the movie "it starts" the same way.

To Face Her Past (1996) (TV Movie) Mentioned in dialogue

The Preacher's Wife (1996)

Marvin's Room (1996) A Timon doll can be seen at the Disney World gift shop.

The Walt Disney World Explorer (1996) (Video Game) Legend of the Lion King show is shown

The Oprah Winfrey Show: Summer Movie Reviews (1996) (TV Episode) Oprah Winfrey mentions the film in the discussion of "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" (1996).

3rd Rock from the Sun: Romeo & Juliet & Dick (1997) (TV Episode) Tommy asks whether the film has the same plot as Hamlet.

Friends: The One Where Monica and Richard Are Just Friends (1997) (TV Episode) Video seen in video rental store

Final Fantasy VII (1997) (Video Game)

Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Leech Woman (1997) (TV Episode) "Hakuna Matata"

Just Shoot Me!: Back Issues (1997) (TV Episode) Jack's wife quoted this movie on her wedding vows.

A Comedy of Private Lives: Papai Foi à Lua (1997) (TV Episode) Mentioned by name.

Smart Guy: Lab Rats (1997) (TV Episode) ​​​​​​​Mo refers to the film.

The Fifth Element (1997)

Mystery Science Theater 3000: Parts: The Clonus Horror (1997) (TV Episode) Referenced by name.

Hercules (1997) The lion that Hercules fights and skins resembles Scar.

At the Movies: Batman & Robin/Hercules/My Best Friend's Wedding/For Roseanna/Ponette (1997) (TV Episode) Alluded to during the "Hercules" review: "Hakuna Matata" is referenced.

Leave It to Beaver (1997) Beaver told Wally about Ward: For a minute he had that same blubbery look he had at the end of The Lion King.

Seinfeld: The Merv Griffin Show (1997) (TV Episode) Elaine says she was singing "Hakuna Matata".

Sister, Sister: The Best Policy (1997) (TV Episode) Diavian mentions the movie.

VeggieTales: Josh and the Big Wall! (1997) (Video) The sunrise at the end is inspired by the sunrise from the Disney film.

Saturday Night Live: Nathan Lane/Metallica (1997) (TV Episode) Referenced during the monologue

Mousehunt (1997) ​​​​​​​At the auction party, Ernie Smuntz says "Hakuna Matata" to a Sheika man.

Millennium: Midnight of the Century (1997) (TV Episode) "circle of life"

Five Men and a Limo (1997) (Short) Mark Elliott mentions Timon and Pumbaa.

Home Improvement: Say Goodnight, Gracie (1998) (TV Episode) Tim and Gracie are playing with a 'lion cub' doll, Tim says "I've never been a lion cub", and Randy says "I have.. everyone expects you to be king"

Quest for Camelot (1998) Cornwall and Devon on rock during song

Jeff Foxworthy: Totally Committed (1998) (TV Special) title mentioned

Mulan (1998) ​​​​​​​The scene of the Hun army charging down the snowy mountain is a nod towards the wilderbeast stampede from this movie.

Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place: Two Guys, a Girl and a Landlord (1998) (TV Episode) While discussing their landlord, Berg uses the phrase "Hakuna Matata"

How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998)

Tango (1998)

Saved by the Bell: The New Class: The Lyin' King (1998) (TV Episode) Title reference.

At the Movies: Pleasantville/The Alarmist/The Lion King II: Simba's Pride/Apt Pupil/Life is Beautiful (1998) (TV Episode) Gene Siskell compares "Simba's Pride" to the original

Troldspejlet: Episode #20.10 (1998) (TV Episode) Jakob Stegelmann mentions the film in his review of Mulan (1998)

A Bug's Life (1998) ​​​​​​​Hopper: "It's a bug-eat-bug world out there, princess. One of those Circle of Life kind of things."

Jeopardy! (1998) (Video Game) Answer to a clue in category "Disneyland"

13 posterunek: Konkurs (1998) (TV Episode) A boy has a jumper with "The Lion King"

13 posterunek: Kalambury filmowe (1998) (TV Episode) Title is mentioned

Schoon goed: Ilse (1999) (TV Episode) Jaap is collecting Lion King stickers and mentiones various characters by name.

Homicide: Life on the Street: Sideshow (1999) (TV Episode) Walter Boyce secured tickets to see the Broadway musical based on the film for Chesley Purcell.

The King of Queens: White Collar (1999) (TV Episode) Carrie references the film.

Michelle Kwan Skates to Disney's Greatest Hits (1999) (TV Movie)

Troldspejlet: Episode #21.9 (1999) (TV Episode) Jakob Stegelmann mentions the film in his review of The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998) (V)

South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (1999) The rocky formation that Satan stands on near the end resembles Pride Rock.

Farscape: Jeremiah Crichton (1999) (TV Episode) Crichton - "Well hakuna matata, your messiah".

Harlem Aria (1999) "Hakuna matata and goodbye to you."

Stark Raving Mad: The Lyin' King (1999) (TV Episode) title reference

Bringing Out the Dead (1999)

Toy Story 2 (1999)

Fantasia 2000 (1999)

The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy (2000) Mufasa mentioned

King of the Hill: Won't You Pimai Neighbor? (2000) (TV Episode) When a monk gives Hank some words of wisdom Hank replies "Your'e talking like a song out of the Lion King".

The Road to El Dorado (2000) Features practically identical image of characters crossing a fallen tree in front of a waterfall at sunset

Happy Birthday Shakespeare (2000) (TV Movie)

Frequency (2000) Mentioned in dialogue

Dinosaur (2000)

Bless the Child (2000) ​​​​​​​ A nun at Cody's school "blames "The Lion King" for showing death to children.

Moesha: On the Rebound (2000) (TV Episode) Moesha mentions stage show

Whose Line Is It Anyway?: Show No. 302 (2000) (TV Episode)

Referenced during "Party Quirks".

French & Saunders Live (2000) (Video)

Booba (2001) Mentioned in the movie.

The Adam and Joe Show: Episode #4.2 (2001) (TV Episode) The American Beauty toy parody reimagines the Buddy Kane character as "The Real Estate Lion King", who says "Hakuna Matata".

Will & Grace: Crazy in Love (2001) (TV Episode) Will: "... begging me to come back to his apartment to show me his Lion King memorabila."

Lizzie McGuire: Timmy Turner's First Day of HillRidge Junior High (2001) (TV Special) ​​​​​​​VHS is seen in the video rental store at the Style Shack. The song "Circle Of Life" is played.

Dark Angel: Art Attack (2001) (TV Episode) ​​​​​​​A suicidal guy says he's listening to The Lion King soundtrack

House of Mouse: Timon & Pumbaa (2001) (TV Episode) ​​​​​​​Simba, Mufasa, Timon, Pumbaa and the Hyenas are guests at the House of Mouse

House of Mouse: Donald's Pumbaa Prank (2001) (TV Episode) ​​​​​​​Simba, Mufasa, Timon, Pumbaa and the Hyenas are guests at the House of Mouse

The Simpsons: Simpson Safari (2001) (TV Episode) ​​​​​​​Bart says "Slimy yet satisfying" after eating some grubs, just like Simba did

Saturday Night Live: Renée Zellweger/Eve (2001) (TV Episode) Referenced on Weekend Update

Amélie (2001) a character references a new satellite to be lauched with the remains of the dead, as it is with "the great kings of the past" in The Lion King

South Park: It Hits the Fan (2001) (TV Episode) Kyle gets tickets to the stage adaptation of this movie.

Shaolin Soccer (2001)

Men Behaving Badly: The Truth About Cats and Ducks (2001) (TV Episode) ​​​​​​​Jamie mentions the Circle of Life and Hakuna Matata

Monsters, Inc. (2001) ​​​​​​​Randall positions Sulley to die in a way that closely resembles when Scar positions Simba to die.

MythQuest: The Blessing (2001) (TV Episode) Cleo says she'll leave if the storyteller tells her "hakuna matata" means "no worries"

Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse (2001) (Video) ​​​​​​​Several characters make appearances, including Timon, Pumbaa, Simba, Nala, Rafiki, and Zazu.

Gilmore Girls: Presenting Lorelai Gilmore (2001) (TV Episode) Referenced by Lorelai

Shake It (2001) ​​​​​​​Menitoned in connection with a birthday.

South Park: Here Comes the Neighborhood (2001) (TV Episode) ​​​​​​​Token brings a DVD of this film to his friend's house.

Suspended Animation (2001)

Real Women Have Curves (2002) ​​​​​​​The logo for the broadway version of Lion King can be seen on one of the buildings during Ana's route to school.

'The Sixth Sense': Reflections from the Set (2002) (Video)

Heroes Delight: Pop! Goes The Art (2002) (TV Episode) ​​​​​​​Doug sings circle of life

Futurama: Leela's Homeworld (2002) (TV Episode) ​​​​​​​Leela speaks with Fry about her parents watching her from the stars as camera moves up focusing the open sky, while background music very similar to the one played in the movie

Death to Smoochy (2002) Spinoff Lion King musical poster can be seen in a scene

Ice Age (2002)

The Shield: Pilot (2002) (TV Episode) ​​​​​​​mentioned in dialogue

Kingdom Hearts (2002) (Video Game) ​​​​​​​Simba appears as a summoning character in the battles.

Spider-Man (2002) ​​​​​​​Poster seen at Times Square.

Cleo: Episode #1.7 (2002) (TV Episode) ​​​​​​​Kajsa and Jessica talk about this movie

OT: Our Town (2002) ​​​​​​​In one scene where music is being chosen for the play, a student says "That sounds like something out of 'The Lion King.'"

Lilo &amp; Stitch (2002) ​​​​​​​In one of the trailers, Rafiki is holding Stitch at Pride Rock.

Get a Clue (2002) (TV Movie) ​​​​​​​At one point, Lexy tells her dad, "Don't worry. Hakuna Matata."

Reign of Fire (2002)

Esta noche, no (2002) ​​​​​​​Two kids talk about this film

Mickey's House of Villains (2002) (Video) ​​​​​​​Features the hyenas (Ed, Shenzi, and Banzai) and young Simba and Nala.

Taz Wanted (2002) (Video Game)

House of Mouse: House of Scrooge (2002) (TV Episode) ​​​​​​​Simba, Mufasa, Timon, Pumbaa and the Hyenas are guests at the House of Mouse

The Sweatbox (2002) ​​​​​​​Mentioned in dialogue multiple times.

Do Over: Take Me Out of the Ball Game (2002) (TV Episode) Joel says "Hakuna Matata."

Edle dråper (2002) (Video) The title is mentioned prior to 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight' being performed.

Date or Disaster (2003) (Short) Referenced in animation sequences.

Scrubs: My Philosophy (2003) (TV Episode) Dr. Cox says, "You must stop watching 'The Lion King.'"

The Jungle Book 2 (2003) ​​​​​​​During the dance sequence at Louie's old temple, Timon and Pumbaa can be seen briefly

Saturday Night Live: Jennifer Garner/Beck (2003) (TV Episode) ​​​​​​​Mentioned by Tracy Morgan

According to Jim: Dana Gets Fired (2003) (TV Episode) ​​​​​​​Mentioned by Cheryl.

Retarded Animal Babies (2003) (TV Series) ​​​​​​​"It's the circle of life"

This Girl's Life (2003) ​​​​​​​In greeting a lady shouts "Hakunta Matata" to other people, the famous chant used in "The Lion King."

The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003)

Marci X (2003) ​​​​​​​Marci mentions liking this film.

Extreme Skate Adventure (2003) (Video Game) ​​​​​​​Characters from the film are playable.

Mickey's PhilharMagic (2003) (Short) ​​​​​​​The song, "I Just Wait to Be King" is featured.

Will & Grace: Me and Mr. Jones (2003) (TV Episode) ​​​​​​​James Earl Jones says, "I was Mufasa."

Brother Bear (2003) ​​​​​​​The caribou stampede that is played as a gag at the beginning of the movie is a reference to the wildebeest stampede that killed Mufasa from this 1994 animated classic.

Behind the Tunes: Bugs - A Rabbit for All Seasonings (2003) (Video) ​​​​​​​Referenced by title

Behind the Tunes: Merrie Melodies - Carl Stalling and Cartoon Music (2003) (Video) ​​​​​​​Referenced by title

Thanksgiving Family Reunion (2003) (TV Movie)

Kim Possible: A Sitch in Time (2003) (TV Movie) ​​​​​​​The line "Everything hakuna, right?"

The Simpsons: The Fat and the Furriest (2003) (TV Episode) ​​​​​​​Homer mentions the circle of life

The Lion King 3: Hakuna Matata (2004) (Video)

Who Wants to Be King of the Jungle (2004) (Video Game) The game uses trivia questions based on the Lion King films.

Footballers' Wives: Episode #3.1 (2004) (TV Episode) Amber's dog is called Simba.

Penn & Teller: Bullshit!: P.E.T.A. (2004) (TV Episode) ​​​​​​​Penn mentions Disney where "lions, pigs and meerkats hang out together and sing songs".

Queer as Folk: Death in the Family (2004) (TV Episode) ​​​​​​​Justin calls Brian "Simba".

Garfield (2004) ​​​​​​​Happy Chapman is seen, in shadow, being pounced on by dogs, as Scar was seen (with Hyenas) at the end of The Lion King.

The Sisterhood (2004) (Video) an image of Pumbaa is seen on a bag

Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers (2004) (Video) ​​​​​​​Pete quotes the song "I Just Can't Wait To Be King."

Fronterz (2004) "That's a little Hakuna Matata."

A Hole in My Heart (2004) Mentioned in dialogue

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: Debt (2004) (TV Episode) References made to bootleg "Lion King" DVDs being sold.

Balto III: Wings of Change (2004) (Video) The sequence on the beach that shows Kodi growing up references a similar scene in "The Lion King".

Aladdin's Magic Carpet Adventure (2004) (Video Game) ​​​​​​​Timon appears in the game.

Kim Possible: Bonding (2004) (TV Episode) ​​​​​​​Ron says, "It's the circle of life," which Kim says is an interesting choice of words, pointing out the lion behind him and alluding to the song from the movie

Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories (2004) (Video Game) ​​​​​​​Features Simba

In Search of Santa (2004) (Video) King Calvin holds up Baby Princess Crystal in the opening scene.

The Big Fat Quiz of the Year (2004) (TV Special) Direct quoting from the "Hakuna Matata" song

Inside Deep Throat (2005) A big advertisement for it is shown.

Dream on Silly Dreamer (2005) (Short) Numerous animators talk about working on this film

Whose Line Is It Anyway?: Show No. 7012 (2005) (TV Episode) In "Let's Make a Date", Wayne plays the hyenas from "The Lion King".

100 Greatest Cartoons (2005) (TV Special) Movie makes the countdown, is talked about.

MADtv: Episode #10.21 (2005) (TV Episode) The film is mentioned by name.

American Dad!: Stan Knows Best (2005) (TV Episode) Stan, in his mind, still sees Hayley wearing footsie pyjamas and sucking on her Lion King blankie

Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream (2005) A big advertisement for the musical is shown.

The Story Room: The Making of 'Lilo & Stitch' (2005) (Video) Referenced by name

Lemmings (2005) (Short) The fat lemming says "Ain't death just a part of the great circle of life?" and Artie replies "Hey save that crap for Disney!".

Kronk's New Groove (2005) (Video) The score "This Land" was playing in the background when Papi was about to show his thumb up for Kronk.

Kingdom Hearts II (2005) (Video Game) Features Simba and Scar

The 100 Greatest Family Films (2005) (TV Movie) Makes the countdown, is talked about in detail.

Doctor Who: The Christmas Invasion (2005) (TV Episode) The Doctor quotes the Lion King in this episode.

Animal Soccer World (2005) (Video Game) Some of the characters resemble the ones from this movie.

Bambi and the Great Prince of the Forest (2006) (Video) When the Great Prince tells Bambi to stay in the den, Bambi says "My father never takes me with him anymore", whereas Mufasa teaches Simba about the great circle of life, then he tells Zazu to take Simba home and Simba says "I never get to go anywhere".

The Emperor's New School: Empress Malina/The Adventures of Red-Eyed Tree Frog Man (2006) (TV Episode)

Kuzco forces Pacha stop when he begins to say, "It's the circle of..."

House: Skin Deep (2006) (TV Episode) "whole 'circle of life' thing"

The Wild (2006) when the animals are in New York City they pass a billboard of the Broadway Musical

Humko Deewana Kar Gaye (2006) Aditya and his roommate watch the death scene from this movie

Saturday Night Live: Lindsay Lohan/Pearl Jam (2006) (TV Episode) TV Funhouse segment about the Disney Vault introduces Scar as the Disney Lawyer

The Gil Mayo Mysteries: Killing Me Softly (2006) (TV Episode) Mentioned by Anorak in conversation with Kite.

Veronica Mars: Nevermind the Buttocks (2006) (TV Episode) "Circle of Life"

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Saturday TV Funhouse (2006) (TV Special) Referenced in Inside the Disney Vault

The Simpsons: Girls Just Want to Have Sums (2006) (TV Episode) The Itchy and Scratchy Broadway style musical is a parody of the circle of life scene.

The Colbert Report: Frank Rich (2006) (TV Episode) During the same sketch, Colbert references "the circle of life": "If a young lion prince can learn about it, why can't Al Gore?" A picture from The Lion King is shown.

Doctor Who: Rise of the Cybermen (2006) (TV Episode) Mr. Crane puts on "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" to cover up the sounds of screaming from the homeless men during their conversion.

The Host (2006) VHS tape on television stand during the news broadcast at the end of the movie.

Madea Goes to Jail (2006) (Video) Madea tells a man "he looks like something straight out of The Lion King"

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) After Ricky crashes, Girard crosses the finish line and says, "Hakuna Matata, bitches!"

Wild West Comedy Show: 30 Days & 30 Nights - Hollywood to the Heartland (2006) mentioned

Everything Will Be Ok (2006) (Short) Mentioned in dialogue

Robot Chicken: Veggies for Sloth (2006) (TV Episode) "Hakuna Matata"

The Office: Grief Counseling (2006) (TV Episode) The various losses the employees describe are deliberate references to various films. When Pam describes the death of her aunt, she's actually describing the plot of Million Dollar Baby. When Ryan is describing the death of a cousin during an African safari, he's actually describing the death of Mufasa from The Lion King. Kevin makes reference to the film Weekend at Bernie's when describing the death of an uncle, as Michael finally catches on.

Friday Night with Jonathan Ross: Episode #11.6 (2006) (TV Episode) Mentioned in Russel Crowe interview.

The Choir: Episode #1.1 (2006) (TV Episode) Gareth mentions that the song, Can You Feel the Love Tonight, is from the movie.

Son of the Lion King (2006) (Video Game) Most of the characters are based off of this movie.

Psych: Forget Me Not (2007) (TV Episode) Shawn refers to the mountain lion as "Simba."

Yu-Gi-Oh! The Abridged Series: Fanservice! (2007) (TV Episode) I'm surrounded by wankers

Prey (2007) daughter says she doesn't eat characters from The Lion King, including Pumbaa

Joshua (2007) Ned invites Hazel for a big night out on the town including the magic of The Lion King

Dead Mary (2007) (Video) "It's one of those 'circle of life' kinda things."

The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning (2007) (TV Movie) "circle of life"

Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories (2007) (Video Game) Simba appears as a supporting character for the battles.

Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix+ (2007) (Video Game) Features a world based on this film

Peep Show: Sophie's Parents (2007) (TV Episode) Jeremy tells Penny he watched The Lion King on DVD with Jamie.

Penn & Teller: Bullshit!: Handicap Parking (2007) (TV Episode) Poster for stage musical seen in background.

It Takes Two: Episode #2.4 (2007) (TV Episode) When James Valentine delivers his verdict on Ernie Dingo and Rachael Beck's performance of The Lion Sleeps Tonight, he says that Ernie started as a lion cub and became the Lion King.

Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Abridged Movie (2007) (TV Short) Tea advises Yugi to take his place in the circle of card games

No Reservations (2007) title used as Zoe and Nick play a game of charades

Monk: Mr. Monk and the Buried Treasure (2007) (TV Episode) Capt. Stottlemeyer and Randy discuss the film and the circle of life.

Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007) Danielle and her class were going to see the Broadway production of the film.

Beef 4 (2007) (Video) An advertisement is visible.

The Simpsons: Midnight Towboy (2007) (TV Episode) A billboard reads: "Mr. T Is the Lion King."

Enchanted (2007) Pumbaa makes a cameo appearance at the end as one of the animals waiting in line for Pip's autograph.

Weeds: Go (2007) (TV Episode) "It's the circle of life." "Hakuna Matata."

Rifftrax: The Star Wars Holiday Special (2007) Kevin Murphy: "Pumbaa!"

The 80th Annual Academy Awards (2008) (TV Special) Elton John talked about winning the Oscar for "The Lion King"

Survivor: Like a Wide-Eyed Kid in the Candy Store! (2008) (TV Episode) Mentioned by Cirie.

The Riches: The Lying King (2008) (TV Episode) title reference

Kung Fu Panda (2008) The last scene of Oogway's death holds many visual references to Simba's encounter with Mufasa's spirit.

Robson Arms: My Brother's Keeper (2008) (TV Episode) Yuri calls Val "Mufasa" after Val, who just watched a nature program on lions, acts lion-like

5 Second Movies: Explanation of 5 Second Movies (2008) (TV Episode) Example of a 5 Second Movie given its own separate channel

Saturday Night Live: Michael Phelps/Lil' Wayne (2008) (TV Episode) Mentioned by Alaska Pete on Weekend Update

Body of Lies (2008) Mentioned by Ed.

The Office: Baby Shower (2008) (TV Episode) Michael raises Astrid over his head and yells "Lion King!".

Disney TH!NK Fast (2008) (Video Game) Pridelands are from the movie, & Timon appears.

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008) When suggesting to eat Alex and Zuba, Nana says they "taste like chicken", which was what Timon said to Simba after eating a grub.

Saturday Night Live: Ben Affleck/David Cook (2008) (TV Episode) Poster on wall during Zolesky Brothers pitch

Life: Badge Bunny (2008) (TV Episode) Tidwell says that the lion was called Simba, not Kimba. Crews replies that Kimba came first.

My Name Is Earl: Nature's Game Show (2008) (TV Episode) Earl Jr. says he learned that a group of lions is called a pride from Lion King.

Star Stories: Elton John: Patron Saint of Celebrities (2008) (TV Episode) Elton John and Tim Rice are shown writing songs for the film.

The Day the Earth Stopped (2008) (Video) After a female alien threatens to destroy the Earth unless she is shown the value of life, a government official sarcastically suggests showing her this movie.

At the Movies: Summer Special 2008/09 (2008) (TV Episode) Mentioned by David as a movie that Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa is channelling.

Troldspejlet: Episode #40.17 (2008) (TV Episode) Jakob Stegelman mentions the film in his review of the DVD release of The Forbidden Kingdom (2008)

Bedtime Stories (2008) in the medieval story, Guy Pearce says he's gonna get some villagers tickets for "The Lion King"

Vive les comédies musicales! (2009) (TV Special) features theme from

RuPaul's Drag Race: Drag on a Dime (2009) (TV Episode) RuPaul calls Jade a "Lion Queen".

VeggieTales: Abe and the Amazing Promise (2009) (Video) Abe lifting up his son Isaac after being born right at the ray of sunlight, just like Rafiki holding up Simba.

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective Jr. (2009) (TV Movie) Ace says, "Slow down, Simba!"

Flight of the Conchords: Prime Minister (2009) (TV Episode) Elton John impersonator says "Can you feel some love tonight?"

Flashpoint: The Fortress (2009) (TV Episode) When Ed Lane asks Sgt. Gregory Parker how his date went, Parker says that they saw "The Lion King."

NCIS: Hide and Seek (2009) (TV Episode) Ducky mentions the title in dialogue, telling the dead body that he is reminded of the Circle of Life

Safari (2009) Dacier welcomes the tourists by saying "Hakuna Matata".

Newswipe: Episode #6.2 (2009) (TV Episode) Brooker refers to footage of a man playing with lions as footage of a man who's seen too many Disney films (The Lion King) and not enough Werner Herzog documentaries.

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #7.124 (2009) (TV Episode) Included in a $4,000 question

Eden of the East: Yûutsu na getsuyôbi (2009) (TV Episode) Saki Morimi mentioned that she saw the broadway musicial of Lion King in New York.

Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews: Monsters vs. Aliens (2009) (TV Episode) Hewy 2D Studio has aa poster for this movie in the background

Imagine That (2009) Evan Danielson makes jokes about The Lion King with his boss.

Biography: Tragic Side of Comedy (2009) (TV Episode) Tanner Colby says that Chris Farley's father was "like the Lion King" to the household.

Rifftrax Shorts: Wing Claw and Fang! (2009) (TV Episode) Mike: "(Singing) Can you feel the love tonight?"

Greg Giraldo: Midlife Vices (2009) (TV Short) Mentioned in dialogue.

Hideaway (2009) At the beginning of the movie, a poster of the musical version of "The Lion King" based on the movie is shown.

Before Your Eyes (2009) Nuri calls Bora his "Lion King".

Wheel of Fortune: Room with a View 3 (2009) (TV Episode) Song title puzzle "Can You Feel the Love Tonight"

The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Surrogates/Pandorum/Fame (2009) (TV Episode) Joey Vosevich compares Ving Rhames character in "Surrogates" to Mufasa

Saturday Night Live: Ryan Reynolds/Lady Gaga (2009) (TV Episode) 'Nathan Lane' starts to sing "Can You Feel the Love Tonight"

Couples Retreat (2009) "It is a circle of life"

Rifftrax Shorts: A Circus Wakes Up (2009) (TV Episode) Mike: "Man, Simba still seems angry over the death of his father." Kevin: "Yeah, it claims he put up behind him, but the rage is obvious."

Circle of Eight (2009) "It's the circle of life."

The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Michael Jackson's This Is It/The House of the Devil/Gentlemen Broncos (2009) (TV Episode) Brett says "Invictus" has a Lion King-like soundtrack

The X Factor UK: Episode #6.19 (2009) (TV Episode) Cheryl Cole and Joe McElderry mention this film. Joe performs "Circle of Life" from this movie.

The Princess and the Frog (2009) Ray believes Evangeline to be a firefly, while Tiana says it's a burning ball of gas in the sky. This is referring to the conversation between Simba, Timon and Pumbaa, where Timon says "they're fireflies that got stuck up on that big bluish black thing" and Pumbaa says they are "balls of gas burning billions of miles away". Simba also says that they are the Great Kings of the Past and when Ray dies, a new star is born, supporting Simba's theory that stars represent the spirits of the dead.

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #8.53 (2009) (TV Episode) Included in a $2,000 question

Rob Brydon: Live (2009) (Video) Referenced by name

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #8.62 (2009) (TV Episode) Subject of a $500 question

Copycats: Episode #1.9 (2009) (TV Episode) Mentioned as an incorrect answer by one of the contestants.

Robin Williams: Weapons of Self Destruction (2009) (TV Special) Robin mentions Simba.

Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews: The Princess and the Frog (2009) (TV Episode) Listed as a movie made in the Disney Animated Renaissance

The Supermarket (2009) Rafiki toy in scene

CHIKARA Young Lions Cup VII Night III (2009) (Video) Colin Delaney sings a variation on "I Just Can't Wait to be King" before the main event.

Animation Lookback: Walt Disney Animation Studios Part 9 (2010) (TV Episode) Pumba's cameo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and the skin of Scar in Hercules are mentioned.

AniMat's Reviews: The Princess and the Frog (2010) (TV Episode) AniMat agrees that "The Princess and the Frog" isn't as good as this.

Jeopardy!: Episode #26.90 (2010) (TV Episode) Subject of a $200 clue in the category "Grisly Disney"

Animation Lookback: Walt Disney Animation Studios Part 11 (2010) (TV Episode) Sting wrote 6 songs for Kingdom of the Sun, much like Elton John did in this film.

Aziz Ansari: Intimate Moments for a Sensual Evening (2010) (TV Special) Ex-roommate said he was possessed by Scar from this

Catfish (2010) "circle of life"

Four Lions (2010) Omar tells his son a bedtime story featuring the characters from this film (he is actually telling him what he and Waj did at the terrorist training camp).

The Cleveland Show: The Curious Case of Jr. Working at the Stool (2010) (TV Episode) Mentioned in dialogue.

Angels in New York: Episode #1.4 (2010) (TV Episode) Broadway theatre scene.

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #8.136 (2010) (TV Episode) Included in a $2,000 question

Hollywood's Top Ten: Musicals (2010) (TV Episode) Honorable mention for the top movie musicals

The Middle: Worry Duty (2010) (TV Episode) "circle of life"

Jeopardy!: Episode #26.165 (2010) (TV Episode) Subject of a $400 clue in the category "Scene & Herd"

Good Luck Charlie: Butt Dialing Duncans (2010) (TV Episode) Amy mentions the great uncool Circle Of Life

Animation Lookback: DreamWorks Animation Part 1 (2010) (TV Episode) Elton John and Tim Rice worked on the song in this film as well as the songs in The Road to El Dorado.

The Bachelorette: Episode #6.4 (2010) (TV Episode) Ali and the guys go to NYC and take part in the Lion King on Broadway play based on this film

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #18.73 (2010) (TV Episode) Jay calls Tony Hayward of BP "The Lying King"

The Bachelorette: Episode #6.9 (2010) (TV Episode) Roberto packs a Lion King broadway CD

After Hours (2010) (TV Series) Mentioned in at least 3 episodes.

Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews: Freddie as F.R.O.7 (2010) (TV Episode) Poster shown when Hewy talks about Disney movies in the '90s

Cartoon Corner: The Princess & the Goblin Review (2010) (TV Episode) Whyboy thinks Princess and the Goblin tries to live up the same as this movie.

Mad: Avaturd/CSiCarly (2010) (TV Episode) Rafiki appears in the "Avaturd" segment.

Better with You: Pilot (2010) (TV Episode) "circle of life"

The Cleveland Show: Harder, Better, Faster, Browner (2010) (TV Episode) song mentioned in Top 100 Cartoon Songs

Kingdom Hearts Re: coded (2010) (Video Game) Simba appears in the opening cinematic

Destination Truth: Ghosts of Menengai Crater/Kalanoro (2010) (TV Episode) Mentioned in dialogue

Due Date (2010) "circle of life"/title mentioned

My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic: Applebuck Season (2010) (TV Episode) The stampede scene features bunnies running around a pony lying on the ground in a down shot, much like the scene in The Lion King when Mufasa is killed by the stampede.

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.34 (2010) (TV Episode) Footage of Kevin McHale at age 6, singing a song from the film at his sister's wedding

Tangled (2010) Pumbaa makes a cameo appearance during the Snuggly Duckling scene.

Epic Mickey (2010) (Video Game) Scar appears as a statue and a stained glass window in Dark Beauty Castle

Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews: The Rescuers Down Under (2010) (TV Episode) Hewy compares the pre-production of this movie to the observation of "Rescuers Down Under"

Peep Show: Seasonal Beatings (2010) (TV Episode) Mark says (in voiceover) "Hakuna Matata! I'm the new Lion King!"

That Fellow in the Coat: A Look Back at Disney's Sequels (2010) (TV Episode) Referenced as preceding "Simba's Pride" and "1 1/2".

The Big Fat Quiz of the Year (2011) (TV Special) Referenced by name

Flypaper (2011) "Hakuna matata"

Rango (2011) Rango mentions the circle of life

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.94 (2011) (TV Episode) Dave Salmoni mentions that a mandrill was featured in the film

The Bachelor: Episode #15.9 (2011) (TV Episode) While hanging out with elephants, Emily says, "this is like The Lion King, but better"

Aliens, UFOs & the Bible: Are We Alone in the Universe? (2011) (Video) The title appears on the list of highest grossing movies.

Saturday Night Live: Zach Galifianakis/Jessie J (2011) (TV Episode) Referenced by "Julie Taymor" on Weekend Update

30 Rock: Plan B (2011) (TV Episode) Pretending to be in Africa, Tracy mentions Simba and Rafiki.

Saturday Night Live: Elton John/Leon Russell (2011) (TV Episode) Elton John, co-writer of the song, sings, "Can You Feel the Love Tonight."

Shake It Up: Reunion It Up (2011) (TV Episode) Ty and Deuce talk about "The Circle Of Life"

Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.14 (2011) (TV Episode) Christy Lemire says "African Cats" is billed as a live-action version of the film

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.135 (2011) (TV Episode) referring to her hairstyle when she was once in a beauty pageant, Chelsea Handler says she looked like the Lion King

The Big Bang Theory: The Engagement Reaction (2011) (TV Episode) Howard mentions the "Circle of Life."

The Nostalgia Teen: The Rugrats Movie (2011) (TV Episode) "He goes Mufasa on this guy." "That's the circle of life, kids."

Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.19 (2011) (TV Episode) Ignatiy Vishnevetsky says "Kung Fu Panda 2" is no scarier than Scar's scenes in the film

Adventures in Plymptoons! (2011) Mentioned by title

The Hard Times of RJ Berger: Steamy Surprise (2011) (TV Episode) Coach Sinclair (to RJ): "It's the circle of life, Berger. Hakuna Matata."

Nostalgia Critic: Once Upon a Forest (2011) (TV Episode) An image of Pumbaa is shown.

Nostalgia Critic: Little Nemo (2011) (TV Episode) an excerpt of "Be Prepared" is played

Conan: Wow! You DO Care About These Episode Titles. (2011) (TV Episode) Conan says 'The Circle of Life' is his favorite part of The Lion King

Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.21 (2011) (TV Episode) Ignatiy Vishnevetsky says "Kung Fu Panda 2" is no more violent than Scar's scenes in the film

Midnight Screenings: Bad Teacher/Cars 2 (2011) (TV Episode) Irving mentions the 3-D trailer.

AniMat's Reviews: Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011) (TV Episode) AniMat says the Soothsayer is the Rafiki of the film, and says that her and the wolves give the film a little bit of The Lion King vibe.

Ask That Guy with the Glasses: Ask That Guy #62 (2011) (TV Episode) "Hakuna Mahtata."

The Big C: The Last Thanksgiving (2011) (TV Episode) "circle of life"

RiffTrax Live: Jack the Giant Killer (2011) "Hakuna Matata"

The Amazing World of Gumball: The Picnic (2011) (TV Episode) Gumball mentions the Circle of Life.

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.1 (2011) (TV Episode) Jay mentions that the film is #1 at the box office

Saturday Night Live: Alec Baldwin/Radiohead (2011) (TV Episode) Referenced in "Who's On Top?"

Conan: The Day the Proofradar Quit (2011) (TV Episode) Conan O'Brien talks that this movie is still playing in 3D and how much money it made

Curse of the Gray Elephant (2011) Video game based on the animated movie is seen.

Bad Movie Beatdown: Van Helsing (2011) (TV Episode) "What is this, the f**king Lion King?!"

Special Collector's Edition: El soltero (2011) (TV Episode) Appears on the list of Blu-ray/DVD releases of October/November

MarzGurl Reviews: MarzGurl Loves Don Bluth - Thumbelina (2011) (TV Episode) among the box office competition for Thumbelina

Tosh.0: Shrooms Guy (Intervention) (2011) (TV Episode) Referenced in dialogue

The Projectionist Project: The Lion King 3D (2011) (TV Episode) This episode is a review of the film.

Tower Heist (2011) Lester recalls Josh talking about the movie. Matthew Broderick (Mr. Fitzhugh) played Simba in The Lion King.

Disney Universe (2011) (Video Game) Costumes of the characters of this movie.

The Nostalgia Chick: The Worst Witch (2011) (TV Episode) NChick calls it a knock off of Kimba.

The Evil Inside (2011) Mentioned in dialogue

Conan: The Mystery of the Recent NYU Grad Who Got a Job (2011) (TV Episode) Title mentioned while introducing Matthew Broderick

Ask That Guy with the Glasses: Ask That Guy #66 (2011) (TV Episode) "Can you imagine if Simba's father shit himself after he died?"

Natholdet - med Anders Breinholt: Jørgen Fonemy SPECIAL (2011) (TV Episode) BD Combo case is seen

Beavis and Butt-Head: Holy Cornholio (2011) (TV Episode) a woman wearing a mane-like jacket in a T-Baby video is described as being from the film

Conan: The Illiterate Merderer (2011) (TV Episode) Kirsten Dunst talks about the letters S.E.X. in the sky in The Lion King

Parenthood: Sore Loser (2011) (TV Episode) correct answer during Charades

Whitney: Clarence! (2011) (TV Episode) Alex (holding up a puppy): "Hey, look - it's the Lion King!"

The Simpsons: The Man in the Blue Flannel Pants (2011) (TV Episode) The Loin King

Epic Rap Battles of History: Hitler vs. Vader 2 (2011) (TV Episode) Mufasa mentioned in lyrics

Saturday Night Live: Katy Perry/Robyn (2011) (TV Episode) Referenced in the "Best Friends" digital short

For a Good Time, Call... (2012) Jesse holds up his dog, imitating the opening scene from the movie

Raising Hope: Tarot Cards (2012) (TV Episode) Jimmy says, "Hakuna matata!"

Rob: The Baby Bug (2012) (TV Episode) Title mentioned by Hector.

That Fellow in the Coat: Top 10 Strangest/Most Annoying Academy Decisions (2012) (TV Episode) Mentioned as a Disney animated feature that won in the Musical Categories in the '90s.

The River: Doctor Emmet Cole (2012) (TV Episode) mentioned in dialogue

Gimme the Loot (2012) Sophia likens a character to Timon.

Nostalgia Critic: Jungle 2 Jungle (2012) (TV Episode) Critic defines Hakuna Matata

Hot in Cleveland: Everything Goes Better with Vampires (2012) (TV Episode) Mentioned by Mamie while playing charades

Grey's Anatomy: The Lion Sleeps Tonight (2012) (TV Episode) Meredith calls a lion 'Simba'

The Avengers (2012) Poster seen on time sqaure

RiffTrax: Curse of Bigfoot (2012) Michael J. Nelson: "They didn't find bigfoot up there, but there is an old baboon who's about to baptize a baby lion."

The Finder: Voodoo Undo (2012) (TV Episode) "circle of life"

Saturday Night Live: Eli Manning/Rihanna (2012) (TV Episode) The "Hakuna matata" phrase is used in the "Fox and Friends" segment.

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: Episode #8.228 (2012) (TV Episode) Craig talks about the Circle of Life and Hakuna Matata

Cartoon Corner: Animals United Review (2012) (TV Episode) Whyboy calls Billy and Socrates from Animals United, Timon and Simba respectively.

Welshy Reviews: Ozombie (2012) (TV Episode) a Scar plushie is visible in Welshy's room.

Brave (2012) Mor'du, the main antagonist, has a large scar on his face, similar to Scar's.

AniMat's Reviews: Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012) (TV Episode) AniMat says elements from Madagascar 2 were borrowed from this film such as the villain.

Chelsea Lately: Episode #6.95 (2012) (TV Episode) Chelsea refers to Chuy as the title character.

Welshy Reviews: Black Sheep (2012) (TV Episode) Scar plushie visible in Welshy's room

Episodes: Episode Eight (2012) (TV Episode) Mentioned in the conversation between Ellilot and Carol

Melissa & Joey: The Donor (2012) (TV Episode) Referenced by Haskell.

Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews: Brave (2012) (TV Episode) Hewy says Brenda Chapman served as head of story for this movie.

Nostalgia Critic: Scooby-Doo (2012) (TV Episode) "Is he transforming into Pumbaa?"

Bad Education: Parents' Evening (2012) (TV Episode) Alfie refers to Mufasa's death.

Hotel Transylvania (2012) Referenced in Dracula's song at the end

The Nostalgia Chick: Reality Bites (2012) (TV Episode) mentioned offhand among the good things about 1994

Private Practice: Good Grief (2012) (TV Episode) mentioned by Violet

Saturday Night Live: Christina Applegate/Passion Pit (2012) (TV Episode) Mufasa is mentioned in the "Hell-oween Ball" segment.

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #21.34 (2012) (TV Episode) Meredith Vieira says that her family played "The Circle of Life" from the film's soundtrack at their cat's funeral

Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion (2012) (Video Game) Simba, Pumbaa, Timon, & Zazu appear in the game; Scar makes a cameo as Mizrabel's ego.

Neil's Puppet Dreams: Doctor's Office (2012) (TV Episode) Warthog exclaims, "Hakuna matata!"

AniMat's Reviews: Rise of the Guardians (2012) (TV Episode) AniMat says Jack Frost reminds him too much of Simba during his adult life.

Last Man Standing: Circle of Life (2012) (TV Episode) Boyd: "Like 'The Lion King'?"

Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom (2012) (Video Game) Several characters from this film appear in the interactive game.

Everything Wrong with...: Everything Wrong with Prometheus in 4 Minutes or Less (2013) (TV Episode) Mufasa is mentioned

EWTN Bookmark: The One Thing Is Three: How the Most Holy Trinity Explains Everything (2013) (TV Episode) Keck quips that Aquinas' "great circle of being" reminds him of The Lion King's "circle of life."

Sketchy: Disney/Star Wars Corporate Retreat (2013) (TV Episode) Simba, Timmon, and Pumba appear.

20 Feet from Stardom (2013) Some of the featured singers sang on "Circle of Life"

Linsanity (2013) Lin shows off his beloved Lion King blanket.

Animation Lookback: Pixar Animation Studios Part 2 (2013) (TV Episode) Finding Nemo surpassed this film as the highest grossing animated film of it's time.

Castle: Target (2013) (TV Episode) mentioned by name

Suburgatory: T-Ball & Sympathy (2013) (TV Episode) Mufasa mentioned

Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix (2013) (Video Game) Simba appears as a summon

Supernatural: Goodbye Stranger (2013) (TV Episode) Timon and Pumbaa mentioned

The Amazing Race: Scorpion King Hunter (2013) (TV Episode) Chuck mentions the cartoon film

Cleaver Family Reunion (2013) "Hakuna matata"

Double Rainboom (2013) (Short) Zazu is one of Fluttershy's animal friends in a fantasy sequence.

Everything Wrong with...: Everything Wrong with Life of Pi in 4 Minutes or Less (2013) (TV Episode) Timon and Pumbaa menioned

The Big C: Quality of Death (2013) (TV Episode) Referenced in dialogue

Bum Reviews: Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) (TV Episode) "Ah! A guy who looks like Scar from The Lion King!"

Chelsea Lately: Episode #7.89 (2013) (TV Episode) Ross mentions the movie by name.

Kumail Nanjiani: Beta Male (2013) (TV Special) Kumail mentions the urban legend that the word sex is written in the sky in one scene of the movie.

Bundeloafe II: The Return of Jaffar (2013) Mentioned by Colman.

Sanders Shorts: Disney Pranks with Friends: Lion King Edition (2013) (TV Episode) Thomas makes a prank inspired on the movie. He covers his sleeping friend's forehead with ketchup while saying "Simba..."

Baby Daddy: Test Anxiety (2013) (TV Episode) '' Hakuna matata." "The Lion King."

Graceland: Pawn (2013) (TV Episode) Simba mentioned

Atop the Fourth Wall: Brute Force #4 (2013) (TV Episode) "I threatened to make him watch The Lion King non-stop until he talked."

Brickleberry: Trailer Park (2013) (TV Episode) Referenced in dialogue

Pride & Prejudice & Zombies (2013) (Short) The toddler, in the production credit, is wearing Simba slippers.

AniMat's Classic Reviews: The King and I (2013) (TV Episode) AniMat calls Kralahome a ripoff of Scar.

Saturday Night Live: Bruce Willis/Katy Perry (2013) (TV Episode) Referenced in the "Armageddon" spoof

Kendra on Top: The Big Bare (2013) (TV Episode) Pat McAfee mentions the film

Pound Puppies: Lord of the Fleas (2013) (TV Episode) The song "Papaya and Weasel" references "Hakuna Matata". Both songs have a theme of not worrying and living carefree in a jungle, and a younger animal who becomes friends with a pig-like creature and a tall burrowing mammal.

Buba Shel Medina: Episode #2.1 (2013) (TV Episode) Gil Riva asks Shlomo Scharf if he remembers when Simba's father died

The Crazy Ones: She's So European (2013) (TV Episode) Mentioned in dialogue

Kendra on Top: Pulling the Goalie (2013) (TV Episode) Hank mentions "the circle of life" and then mentions the film

Frozen (2013) Before Elsa tells Anna that she can't marry a man she just met, Anna says that whatever her sister can say in front of her, she can say in front of Hans. This was also what Timon said to Nala and Simba before "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" began.

Mad: Mad's 100th Episode Special (2013) (TV Episode) Rafiki was shown on the picture as the founder of the Bad Idea company.

Folkets främsta företrädare: Riksbanken (2013) (TV Episode) "Circle of Life" is played over an image of a sunrise.

Brows Held High: Yeelen (2013) (TV Episode) "Name an African film" and this poster appears, and "Circle of Life" plays

Twisted: The Untold Story of a Royal Vizier (2013) (TV Movie) Aladdin points out leaves "spelling something explicit," to which the Princess responds, "S - F - X?" referencing a commonly cited "hidden message" in The Lion King.

AniMat's Reviews: Frozen (2013) (TV Episode) A Disney film that tries to be completely different.

Studio C: Episode #3.9 (2013) (TV Episode) Scar appears in the "Bad Boy Rap" sketch.

AniMat's Classic Reviews: The Wild (2013) (TV Episode) AniMat says The Wild uses elements from this film.

How I Met Your Mother: Bass Player Wanted (2013) (TV Episode) The Mother mentions the movie by name.

Bad Education: Christmas (2013) (TV Episode) Fraser says, "nants ingonyama"

A Wonderful Country: Episode #11.2 (2014) (TV Episode) Isaias Afewerki asks Kitzis if he watched it

Wish I Was Here (2014) Sarah and her boss reference and mention the film.

The Sugarcube Critic: Applebuck Season (2014) (TV Episode) "...but you should be more careful of being crushed by the falling James Earl Jones characters."

The Big Bang Theory: The Convention Conundrum (2014) (TV Episode) Sheldon mentions James Earl Jones as the voice of the Lion King's dad.

Intelligence: The Rescue (2014) (TV Episode) "Hakuna matata"

Hollywood Game Night: Orange Is the New Game Night (2014) (TV Episode) Craig Middleton mentions this movie by name as Lion King during the game I Love a Charade

Psych: Cog Blocked (2014) (TV Episode) Gus asks the restaurant hostess if she has a reservation under the name of Simba or Zazu.

Projector: Mr. Peabody & Sherman (2014) (TV Episode) another family movie Rob Minkoff was involved with

Barbie: The Pearl Princess (2014) (Video) Title Reference

Phelous & the Movies: Birdemic 2: The Resurrection: Part 2 (2014) (TV Episode) The movie is mentioned.

Caddicarus: The Worst Game Ever Made (2014) (TV Episode) Matthew Broderick as Simba is #6 on Caddy's "Oh, the complete and indescribable anguish!" list

South Park: The Stick of Truth (2014) (Video Game) DVD with this movie can be found

Nostalgia Critic: Are You Sick of "Let It Go?" (2014) (TV Episode) "It's like Hakuna Matana, but a million-bajillion times worse."

Nostalgia Critic: Alice in Wonderland (2014) (TV Episode) "A beaver shall lead the way for the Bedknobs and Broomsticks kids and The Lion King."

AniMat's Reviews: Mr. Peabody & Sherman (2014) (TV Episode) Rob Minkoff, director of Mr. Peabody & Sherman, also directed this film.

Buba Shel Layla: Episode #3.5 (2014) (TV Episode) Nusbaum says Gustavo Boccoli masqueraded to Timon

Gintberg på kanten: DSB (2014) (TV Episode) referenced by Jan

Music Movies: Cinderella (2014) (TV Episode) to be reviewed next time

The Tomorrow People: Modus Vivendi (2014) (TV Episode) "Hakuna matata" mentioned

Melissa & Joey: Born to Run (2014) (TV Episode) Mentioned by Mel and Joe.

Nostalgia Critic: The Swan Princess (2014) (TV Episode) Critic talks about Swan Princess being rereleased when this movie came out

Caffeine Madness (2014) (Short) The toddler, in the production credit, is wearing Simba slippers.

Veep: Clovis (2014) (TV Episode) Selina thinks Ron Jeremy played Scar in the film.

Saturday Night Live: Andrew Garfield/Coldplay (2014) (TV Episode) Referenced in the "Celebrity Family Feud" sketch

The Best Ever!: The Best Ever! Studio EA Killed (2014) (TV Episode) A photoshopped image from the film is shown.

Once Upon a Time: Snow Drifts (2014) (TV Episode) Emma mentions "The Lion King" when Mary Margaret and David describe how royals are named in the Enchanted Forest.

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Dolly Parton/Taylor Kitsch (2014) (TV Episode) Mentioned by Jimmy in the Mets Bucket Hat Guy sketch, and Jimmy sings part of a song

Last Comic Standing: Invitational 3 (2014) (TV Episode) Mike Lawrence does jokes about The Lion King

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Dave Chappelle/Body Count (2014) (TV Episode) Mentioned by Jimmy in his opening monologue

Honest Game Trailers: Final Fantasy VII (2014) (TV Episode) Simba mentioned

Chelsea Lately: Episode #8.105 (2014) (TV Episode) Fortune mentions the movie by name.

Sex Tape (2014) Hank has a painting of himself in a famous scene from this movie

The Strain: The Box (2014) (TV Episode) Mentioned in dialogue

Phelous & the Movies: Lion and the King: Part 1 (2014) (TV Episode) Phelous points out all the various ways Lion and the King rips this movie off

Phelous & the Movies: Lion and the King: Part 2 (2014) (TV Episode) Phelous points out all the blatant rip offs of this movie

Danville 2nd Ward Young Men: High Adventure 2014 (2014) (TV Episode) Ryan yells the beginning chant of the "Circle of Life".

Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews: The Top 10 90s Cartoons Intros (2014) (TV Episode) Poster Shown when Hewy Discusses the films from the 90s.

The Chase: Episode #3.5 (2014) (TV Episode) "Hakuna Matata" is the correct answer to the question of which song from "The Lion King" means "No Worries"

Graceland: The Ends (2014) (TV Episode) Mentioned in dialogue

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Megan Fox/Nick Cannon/Wiz Khalifa (2014) (TV Episode) Mentioned by Jimmy in his opening monologue

Violetta: Una decisión apresurada, una canción (2014) (TV Episode) Mentioned in dialogue.

Everything Wrong with...: Everything Wrong with Toy Story in 10 Minutes or Less (2014) (TV Episode) The movie is mentioned.

Do I Sound Gay? (2014) Described as a film featuring a feminine villain

Hay que Hacer un Musical (2014) (Short) Javi sings a part of "I Just can't wait to be King"

Please Like Me: Lapin a La Cocotte (2014) (TV Episode) Josh mentions the song, "Hakuna Matata".

New Girl: The Last Wedding (2014) (TV Episode) Jess says "my first crush on a Batman cake, but my first sexual feelings were about teenage Simba, because he's super hot."

Prosefhi: Greek School Prayer (2014) (Short) A poster is shown.

What We Did on Our Holiday (2014) Jess says that she learned about death through "Bambi's mum" and "Simba's dad."

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane/Robert Plant (2014) (TV Episode) Matthew Broderick recalls working on the film with Nathan Lane

Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix (2014) (Video Game) Features a world based on this film

Studio C: Episode #5.1 (2014) (TV Episode) Referenced in the Disney cartoon mentor sketch

QI: Location, Location, Location (2014) (TV Episode) Mentioned briefly.

Tosh.0: Kayak (2014) (TV Episode) Picture of Simba seen

How It Should Have Ended: How the Avengers: Age of Ultron Teaser Should Have Ended (2014) (TV Episode) Ultron quotes the lyrics to 'Hakuna Matata'.

Svédská trojka: Zízala Challenge! (2014) (TV Episode) Mentioned and quoted by Johnny Valda.

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Bette Midler/Jim Gaffigan (2014) (TV Episode) In the Dictionary segment, Jimmy refers to "The Circle of Life"

Whose Line Is It Anyway?: Brian Shaw (2014) (TV Episode) Referenced in "Song Styles"

Honest Game Trailers: Super Smash Bros (2014) (TV Episode) "I laugh in the face of learning"

The Big Bang Theory: The Champagne Reflection (2014) (TV Episode) Howard mentions the song, "Hakuna Matata".

Asterix and Obelix: Mansion of the Gods (2014) When Panoramix is giving out the magic potion from the top of the building, Asterix is held by the Gauls like Kopa in the movie

Supernatural: Hibbing 911 (2014) (TV Episode) Referenced in dialogue

Rude Tube: Massive Prankers (2014) (TV Episode) Yousef wears a Lion King t-shirt.

Tell (2014) Dialogue - No worries. Hakuna Matata

NCIS: Los Angeles: Reign Fall (2014) (TV Episode) When Sam reveals he dressed up as a Walt Disney character, this movie was mentioned first and they guessed he would be Scar

Best Christmas Party Ever (2014) (TV Movie) mentioned by Nick

Total Riff Off: Animals Behaving Badly (2014) (TV Episode) Michael J. Nelson: "Mommy, this isn't like 'Lion King' at all!"

Animation Lookback: The Best of Stop Motion - Aardman (2014) (TV Episode) An animated film with the recognisable Disney style.

The Paul Behragam Talk Show: "Balto" R&T Part 5 (2015) (TV Episode) A frame showing Scar's scared face after the Hyenas threatened him was used to compare to the faces characters on screen made.

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Liam Neeson/Fred Armisen & Carrie Brownstein/Simon Amstell (2015) (TV Episode) Mentioned by Simon Amstell

Schitt's Creek: The Drip (2015) (TV Episode) Alexis mentions the phrase "hakuna matata".

De slimste mens ter wereld: Episode #5.22 (2015) (TV Episode) Answer to a question; still of Scar shown

Black Dynamite: The Wizard of Watts (2015) (TV Episode) Raffiki makes a brief appearance.

Hollywood Hoax (2015) The Lion King movie is mentioned.

WatchMojo: Top 10 Movie Production Urban Legends (2015) (TV Episode) Dusty "S-E-X" in the Sky gets an honorable mention.

Nostalgia Critic: Can Hype Kill a Good Movie? (2015) (TV Episode) "Years ago, people were getting sick of seeing Lion King everywhere."

Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews: Cats Don't Dance (2015) (TV Episode) Hewy mentions the animated films from the Disney Renaissance at the time.

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy Goes Outside! (2015) (TV Episode) Kimmy and Titus sing "Circle of Life."

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy Gets a Job! (2015) (TV Episode) Titus sings "Circle of Life."

iZombie: Pilot (2015) (TV Episode) Mentioned in dialogue

Last Man Standing: Restaurant Opening (2015) (TV Episode) mentioned by Vanessa

Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews: Here Comes Peter Cottontail (2015) (TV Episode) DVD seen on Hewy's shelf.

Animal Kingdom: Let's go Ape (2015) Several scenes at the beginning of the movie closely mirror the first part of The Lion King (the showing of the heir in front of the king's subjects, the onscreen fast growth of the child, etc.).

Whose Line Is It Anyway?: Cedric the Entertainer (2015) (TV Episode) Referenced in "Greatest Hits"

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Russell Crowe/Governor Chris Christie/Kenny Chesney (2015) (TV Episode) In the Obama Expressions segment, Jimmy refers to the opening sequence as he shows a photo of Obama holding a baby in the air

Saturday Night Live: Reese Witherspoon/Florence + the Machine (2015) (TV Episode) Mufasa referenced as a cat name during Whiskers R We sketch

The Royals: In My Heart There Was a Kind of Fighting (2015) (TV Episode) Liam sings "I just can't wait to be king" at a bar

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Jamie Foxx/Carla Gugino/Jamie Foxx feat. Kid Ink (2015) (TV Episode) During the Wheel of Musical Impressions game, Jamie does an impression of Mick Jagger singing "Hakuna Matata"

Nostalgia Critic Real Thoughts: Quest for Camelot (2015) (TV Episode) A far more superior film than The Swan Princess.

El Show de Marquez & Montero and Company: Episode #1.3 (2015) (TV Episode) In the "Interrogatorio" sketch, Scar is mentioned.

Me Him Her (2015) Gabbi talks about there being a Circle of Life.

Nostalgia Critic Real Thoughts: The Jurassic Park Movies (2015) (TV Episode) One of the movies Doug and Rob have seen during their childhood and adolescent years

The Rezort (2015) hakuna matata

Nostalgia Critic Real Thoughts: Dungeons & Dragons (2015) (TV Episode) Doug Walker says Jeremy Irons' performance as Profion makes Scar look subtle.

The Syndicate: Episode #3.5 (2015) (TV Episode) The Young Warthog song his sung

I Hate Everything: the Search for the Worst: Baby Geniuses (2015) (TV Episode) Poster is shown.

Nostalgia Critic Real Thoughts: Don Bluth's Films (2015) (TV Episode) One of the best Disney movies.

Nostalgia Critic: Osmosis Jones (2015) (TV Episode) "Chris Rock" mentions how this movie rips off Kimba the White Lion.

Do You Want to Catch a Villain? (2015) (Video) The toddler, in the production credit, is wearing Simba slippers.

FlatOut Truth: Episode #1.2 (2015) (TV Episode) Mentioned by Lawrence.

Nostalgia Critic Real Thoughts: The Secret of NIMH 2 (2015) (TV Episode) A movie that spawned a Direct-to-DVD sequel

De slimste mens ter wereld: Episode #6.24 (2015) (TV Episode) Simba is the answer to a question

Atop the Fourth Wall: Pokémon Réburst, Chapter 1 (2015) (TV Episode) "Damn it, Mufasa, just let the kid come too."

Key and Peele: Hollywood Sequel Doctor (2015) (TV Episode) The movie is mentioned.

Geeks Who Drink: Rob Kazinsky vs. Dominic Monaghan (2015) (TV Episode) listed as a theatrically released Disney animated film

Grey's Anatomy: Sledgehammer (2015) (TV Episode) "Behold. Everything the light touches is yours."

Hell and Back (2015) I'm surrounded by idiots

The Earth Is NOT a Ball... The Biggest Deception! (2015) (Video) Mentioned by Darren and a still frame is shown.

The Good Dinosaur (2015) The father-death scene.

Please Like Me: Coq Au Vin (2015) (TV Episode) In Ella and Tom talking about Disney princesses, Nala is mentioned.

Pick Me!: Episode #1.22 (2015) (TV Episode) Question subject.

Honest Game Trailers: Star Wars: Battlefront (2015) (TV Episode) Mufasa mentioned

Honest Game Trailers: Pokemon Red and Blue (2015) (TV Episode) 'Kakuna Matata'

De slimste mens ter wereld: Episode #7.14 (2015) (TV Episode) Answer to a question

Five (2016) When getting ready to shit on his neighbor's landing, Tim says "Hakuna matata!".

Midnight Screenings: Norm of the North (2016) (TV Episode) "Maybe this script was originally about lions, but then they realized The Lion King was a movie!"

Dirty Grandpa (2016) "Hakuna Matata" line of dialogue

Deadpool (2016) "Hakuna his tatas"

Saturday Night Live: Ronda Rousey/Selena Gomez (2016) (TV Episode) Mufasa mentioned and picture shown during D-Rap

The Earth Is Not... A Spinning Ball (2016) (Video) Mentioned by Darren.

Nostalgia Critic: Tangled vs. Frozen (2016) (TV Episode) "Nobody is comparing The Lion King to Aladdin."

The Graham Norton Show: Sir Elton John/Jack Black/Ben Stiller/Penelope Cruz/Owen Wilson (2016) (TV Episode) Mentioned by Elton John

Brooklyn Nine-Nine: The 9-8 (2016) (TV Episode) Jake and Charles mention the film.

Zootopia (2016) One of the songs on Judy's MP3-Player is refering to "Can you feel the love tonight" from The Lion King.

Fuller House: Our Very First Show, Again (2016) (TV Episode) Stephanie says, "Circle of life," and D.J. responds, "And there's Simba."

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Nathan Lane/Keri Russell/Mary Lynn Rajskub (2016) (TV Episode) "Hakuna Matata" is one of the categories in the Pyramid game with Nathan Lane

Everything Wrong with...: Everything Wrong with Who Framed Roger Rabbit (2016) (TV Episode) The movie is mentioned.

Myyntimies Jethro matkoilla: Afrikka (2016) (TV Episode) Jethro mentions Timon and Pumba during the episode.

Saturday Night Live: Ariana Grande (2016) (TV Episode) Opening lines of 'Circle of life' sung in Mermaids sketch

Keanu (2016) Mentioned as one of Hi-C's favorite cartoons.

The Chase Australia: Episode #2.39 (2016) (TV Episode) Mentioned by Andrew O'Keefe as the 1994 animated movie in which Mufasa and Nala are characters during David's Cash Builder round.

Saturday Night Live: Peter Dinklage/Gwen Stefani (2016) (TV Episode) Elton John's song Can You Feel the Love Tonight is reference during Weekend Update

The Jungle Book (2016) During a climactic confrontation with Shere Khan, there is a shot of an Indian Mongoose next to a wild boar, a nod to Timon the meerkat and Pumbaa the warthog.

The Simpsons: How Lisa Got Her Marge Back (2016) (TV Episode) Referenced in Lisa's "Don't Rain on My Parade" number

Honest Trailers: The Jungle Book (1967) (2016) (TV Episode) Scar mentioned

Late Night with Seth Meyers: Governor John Kasich/David Duchovny/Juliette Lewis/Michelle Wolf/Fab Moretti (2016) (TV Episode) Seth Meyers refers to the plot

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy Kidnaps Gretchen! (2016) (TV Episode) Titus and Mikey discuss the film at length. Especially the characters of Timon and Pumpaa.

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Paul Rudd/Hugh Dancy/Jack Whitehall (2016) (TV Episode) Jack Whitehall talks about the movie during his stand-up routine

Fresh Off the Boat: Gotta Be Me (2016) (TV Episode) VHS tape at the video store

Nostalgia Critic: Is This the Best Batman Movie? (2016) (TV Episode) among early '90s animated films to integrate CGI

Late Night with Seth Meyers: Anderson Cooper/Cush Jumbo/Walk the Moon/Eric Kretz (2016) (TV Episode) Mentioned by Cush Jumbo

Join or Die with Craig Ferguson: History's Dumbest Mistake (2016) (TV Episode) Craig mentions the movie by name.

Tvoje tvár má známý hlas: Episode #1.7 (2016) (TV Episode) Referenced by Petr Rychlý

Atop the Fourth Wall: Comic Book Quickies #6 (2016) (TV Episode) "...trying to sell Pumbaa as an action star."

500 Questions: Episode #2.4 (2016) (TV Episode) correct answer in "Animated Films" category

500 Questions: Episode #2.5 (2016) (TV Episode) incorrect answer in "Composers" category

Mickey Mouse: No Reservations (2016) (TV Episode) PUMBAA in Graffiti can be seen in the alleyway.

Honest Trailers: Zootopia (2016) (TV Episode) "Mayor Mufasa".

JonTron: Disney Bootlegs (2016) (TV Episode) Jon has created Bootleg Mufasa and Bootleg Zazu.

The Ideal (2016) Octave offers Lena to watch this movie.

The Legend of Tarzan (2016) The stampede of wildebeest.

Late Night with Seth Meyers: Taylor Schilling/Simon Pegg/Maren Morris/Atom Willard (2016) (TV Episode) Mentioned in the segment A Closer Look

One Hit Wonderland: "I Love You Always Forever" by Donna Lewis (2016) (TV Episode) Todd says "At the Beginning" was the "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" of Anastasia.

Difficult People: Patches (2016) (TV Episode) Marilyn mentions the film

Nostalgia Critic: Teddy Ruxpin: The Live Action Series (2016) (TV Episode) the Critic imitates the purple monster, implying he sounds slightly like Pumbaa, and says, "Hey, Timon, we're on another forced royal plotline again!"

I Hate Everything: the Search for the Worst: The (Not Disney) Collection (2016) (TV Episode) Alex Beltman mentions Mufasa.

The Fosters: New York (2016) (TV Episode) Mentioned in dialogue.

Everyday Heroes (2016) Charles and Jason sing Hakuna Matata halfway through the movie.

24x36: A Movie About Movie Posters (2016) Poster shown

Nostalgia Critic: Is Nightmare Before Christmas Really THAT Great? (2016) (TV Episode) among Nightmare's competition

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: John Goodman/Lin-Manuel Miranda/Empire of the Sun (2016) (TV Episode) Reference in the Pros and Cons segment

Trolls (2016) Branch says to Poppy: "Bad things happen, and there's nothing you can do about it" just like Simba did to Nala when explaining to her Hakuna Matata.

Prey (2016) Simba is mentioned

Nostalgia Critic: Dreamcatcher (2016) (TV Episode) While animals reenact the Alaskan Lion King..."

The Good Place: What We Owe to Each Other (2016) (TV Episode) Jianyu mentions the movie by name.

Fresh Off the Boat: Louisween (2016) (TV Episode) Barefoot Dave: "Some bullies thought I was dressed as Basketball Simba."

Sync (2016) Actor show doing the voice of Scar.

Deep It (2016) (Short) Timon and Pumba were mentioned in dialogue.

2 Broke Girls: And the Rom-Commie (2016) (TV Episode) Mentioned by Earl.

StarTalk: Jeremy Irons (2016) (TV Episode) Jeremy Irons talks about playing Scar in the movie

Nostalgia Critic: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016) (TV Episode) Nostalgia Critic and Black Nerd do a Timon and Pumbaa Impression.

Jeopardy!: 2016 Teen Tournament Quarterfinal Game 2 (2016) (TV Episode) correct response in "Name the Disney Movie" category

Tähdet, tähdet: Elokuvamusiikki (2016) (TV Episode) Episode features a short discussion about the film. Also a performance of a song from the film.

Disneycember: The Lion King 1 1/2 (2016) (TV Episode) The movie is mentioned.

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Jason Sudeikis/Kristin Chenoweth/DNCE (2016) (TV Episode) Mentioned in the monologue

Nostalgia Critic: Battle of the Commercials (2016) (TV Episode) part of Malcolm's chant is taken from Rafiki's

Honest Trailers: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964) (2016) (TV Episode) Mentioned by narrator

Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life: Fall (2016) (TV Episode) Lorelai toasts: "To the circle of life!"

Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life: Summer (2016) (TV Episode) Babette says, "Simba, you've been dethroned."

Studio C: Episode #7.9 (2016) (TV Episode) Referenced in the grail knights sketch

Fresh Off the Boat: The Taming of the Dads (2016) (TV Episode) Gary: "I haven't seen Alison this upset since the wildebeests trampled Mufasa."

Good Morning Britain: Episode dated 7 December 2016 (2016) (TV Episode) Owen recites a passage from the movie.

Please Like Me: Souvlaki (2016) (TV Episode) Josh mentions listening to the movie soundtrack.

Jeopardy!: Episode #33.69 (2016) (TV Episode) correct response in "The Oscar Winner's Movie" category

Nostalgia Critic: I'll Be Home for Christmas (2016) (TV Episode) "Do you know who I am? I was the kid who was forbidden to sing for Disney!"

De slimste mens ter wereld: Episode #9.8 (2016) (TV Episode) Answer to a question

The Royals: Born to Set It Right (2017) (TV Episode) Robert calls his uncle Cyrus Scar

Sanders Sides: The Dark Side of Disney (2017) (TV Episode) The episode references positive and creepy messages provided by various Disney movies.

Honest Trailers: Shrek (2017) (TV Episode) Still is shown

Cinematic Excrement: Norm of the North (2017) (TV Episode) "Look Norm, everything the light touches is our kingdom."

Flutter Green: The Final Chapter. Part 1: Beginning of the End (2017) (Short) Simba is shown on the Money box.

The Wardrobe (2017) (Video Game) Rafiki's staff can be seen in Ronald's bathroom.

Beauty and the Beast (2017) One of the wolves has a scar over its left eye, a nod to The Lion King villain Scar.

The Oscars (2017) (TV Special) Jimmy Kimmel makes a reference to the movie.

Le Van: Episode #1.8 (2017) (TV Episode) soundtrack from

Expedition Unknown: Africa's Cursed Lake of Gold (2017) (TV Episode) Mentioned

The Eleven Little Roosters: Mission Critical (2017) (TV Episode) Mentioned in dialogue

Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 Remix (2017) (Video Game) Features a world based on this film

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Adam Levine/Josh Gad/Maroon 5 (2017) (TV Episode) Mentioned by Jimmy Fallon as he sings "Circle of Life"

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Jake Gyllenhaal/Paris Jackson/Julia Michaels (2017) (TV Episode) Paris Jackson mentions that the soundtrack was her first CD

Mixxxer Show: Youtuber Artix (2017) (TV Episode) Mentioned by Artix.

1st Viewing: Balto (2017) (TV Episode) The movie is mentioned.

Markiplier: Markiplier Animated - NO NO NO (Until Dawn) (2017) (TV Episode) Markiplier screams on Pride Rock

The Magicians: Ramifications (2017) (TV Episode) Josh says there is an earthly king with the philosophy "Hakuna Matata"

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Chris Rock/Andy Cohen/Phoenix (2017) (TV Episode) Simba is mentioned in the monologue

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Paul Giamatti/Gisele Bündchen/Pete Lee (2017) (TV Episode) Jimmy refers to the movie while interviewing Gisele Bündchen

2017 Awakening UFO & Conscious Life Expo: Globe Earth vs. Fixed Plane (2017) (TV Episode) Mentioned by Darren.

Veep: Qatar (2017) (TV Episode) Selina's team tell her that animals like Timon in the film have damaged the engine of her airplane.

I Hate Everything: I Hate Sing (2016) (2017) (TV Episode) Poster shown as an example of an animated film that has great songs and is emotional on a very deep level.

Honest Trailers: Catwoman (2017) (TV Episode) Mentioned by narrator

Honest Trailers: Cars & Cars 2 (2017) (TV Episode) "They call me Mr. Pig!"

Fish Combo Federation: Interview & Time Trial - Pumba (2017) (TV Episode) Title is referenced; The lead character has the same name as one of the characters

Um Tio Quase Perfeito (2017) Tony mention lion king

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Ethan Hawke/Lorde/Allan Peterkin & Russell Cordeiro (2017) (TV Episode) "Hakuna matata" is mentioned in the monologue

Svédská trojka: Datluv toaletní papír! (2017) (TV Episode) Mentioned by Johnny Valda.

MsMojo: Top 10 Actors We Wish Would Play Disney Villains (2017) (TV Episode) Benedict Cumberbatch as Scar is #6.

The Emoji Movie (2017) Hi-5 sings a parody of Louis Armstrong's song "Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen" while in the trash, much like Zazu singing a rendition of the song while trapped under Scar's reign.

Australian Survivor: Episode #2.2 (2017) (TV Episode) Adam says "Hakuna matata" to Henry before they face each other in the Reward Challenge.

Nostalgia Critic: Monkeybone (2017) (TV Episode) One of Whoopi Goldberg's bigger projects

Nostalgia Critic Real Thoughts: The Haunted Mansion (2017) (TV Episode) One of the best films in the Disney Renaissance.

De slimste mens ter wereld: Episode #10.15 (2017) (TV Episode) Answer to a question

After Hours: Why Disney Princes are Bad Role Models for Boys (2017) (TV Episode) Discussed

Australian Survivor: Episode #2.12 (2017) (TV Episode) Mentioned by AK when he compares the Asaga camp to Pride Rock.

Suits: Shame (2017) (TV Episode) Louis calls Brian Mufasa Brian after a hearing with their client.

Beat Shazam: Episode #1.13 (2017) (TV Episode) "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" is identified as being from the film

Upstart Crow: Food of Love (2017) (TV Episode) Mistress Lucy proposes a story about a lion cub who can't wait to be king.

The Ben Shapiro Show: Hillary's Big Blame Game (2017) (TV Episode) Ben Shapiro lists the movies (including this one) made during what he calls "Disney's third wave".

Will & Grace: 11 Years Later (2017) (TV Episode) Grace mentions the film

Brooklyn Nine-Nine: The Big House Pt. 2 (2017) (TV Episode) Jake acts out the plot of "The Lion King" while in solitary.

Spielberg (2017) (TV Movie) Mentioned on cover of Time Magazine.

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Taraji P. Henson/Miley Cyrus/Billy Joel (2017) (TV Episode) Miley Cyrus comments on Timon and Pumbaa

Return of the Scarecrow (2017) Piece of dialogue from the film is spoken by the campers.

Studio C: Episode #8.4 (2017) (TV Episode) Referenced in the interrogation sketch

I Am Katrina (2017) (Video) Markus Dupree tells Katrina she's like Nala, Simba's wife

The Rubin Report: 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos (2017) (TV Episode) Jordan Peterson mentions the movie.

Nostalgia Critic: Dragonball Evolution (2017) (TV Episode) Critic says "Slimy, yet seeming with anger-filled disappointment!" in a Pumbaa impersonation

Saturday Night Live: Tiffany Haddish/Taylor Swift (2017) (TV Episode) Referenced during Lion King auditions sketch.

MsMojo: Top 10 Celebs You Didn't Know Inspired Disney Characters (2017) (TV Episode) Jeremy Irons is #2 for inspiring Scar.

Wonder (2017) Poster of the musical "The Lion King" based on the Disney film can be seen on Time Square.

Stan Against Evil: Hex Marks the Tot (2017) (TV Episode) Stan says "hakuna matata"

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Bryan Cranston/Stephen Curry/Goldlink feat. Brent Faiyaz & Shy Glizzy (2017) (TV Episode) Mufasa is mentioned in the monologue

Fresh Off the Boat: The Vouch (2017) (TV Episode) Eddie and his friends listen to the opening song.

Curb Your Enthusiasm: Fatwa! (2017) (TV Episode) Stage musical mentioned by Lin-Manuel.

Rifftrax: Batman v. Superman (2017) Conor Lastowka: "Why do I have the sudden urge to protect Mufasa?" / Cole Stratton: "I bet he dreams of Mufasa falling over and over again... (Singing) You should be prepared!"

I Hate Everything: the Search for the Worst: The (NOT DREAMWORKS) Collection - 9 Movies! (2017) (TV Episode) Poster is shown.

Thatcher Joe Vlogs: We Were Chased in a Haunted Village! (2017) (TV Episode) Mentioned and quoted by Joe Sugg.

De slimste mens ter wereld: Episode #11.18 (2018) (TV Episode) Answer to a question

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Savannah Guthrie & Hoda Kotb/Edgar Ramirez/French Montana (2018) (TV Episode) Mufasa is mentioned in the monologue

Eighth Grade (2018) Song play list on computer has "Circle of Life" and photo.

Black Panther (2018) T'Challa seeing his father in the afterlife pay tributes to this movie's scene of Simba meeting his dead father.

Thatcher Joe: Strip or Sweat Bulls**t (2018) (TV Episode) Mentioned.

Drag Race Thailand: Power of Love (2018) (TV Episode) The contestants say Angeles Carubio's blacklight photoshoot look is very Lion King.

The Cinema Snob: Marci X (2018) (TV Episode) The Snob mentions it.

9-1-1: Full Moon (Creepy AF) (2018) (TV Episode) Evan references Elton John's Circle of Life song

Saturday Night Live: Sterling K. Brown/James Bay (2018) (TV Episode) "Circle of Life" referenced during Black Panther deleted scene sketch.

Outside Xbox: OnRush Gameplay: 5 Reasons It's Not Just Motorstorm Again (2018) (TV Episode) The film is mentioned.

Nostalgia Critic: The Jungle Book (2016) (2018) (TV Episode) The movie is mentioned.

Man with a Plan: April Fools (2018) (TV Episode) Adam asks Andi why she doesn't like pranks but loves The Lion King, to which Andi responses that he is no Mufasa

The Late Late Show with James Corden: Reba McEntire/Lucy Hale/Glenn Howerton/Kelsea Ballerini (2018) (TV Episode) Mentioned by James Corden in "Dogs in Sunglasses"

Modern Family: CHiPs and Salsa (2018) (TV Episode) Mentioned in dialogue

Deadpool 2 (2018) Mentioned as a family film with a tragic death.

How It Should Have Ended: How Black Panther Should Have Ended (2018) (TV Episode) T'Challa encounter's Mufasa's spirit in the ancestral plane.

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Emilia Clarke/Matt Bomer/Summer: The Donna Summer Musical (2018) (TV Episode) Mentioned in the monologue

Carter: The Astronaut & The Lion King (2018) (TV Episode) Title reference.

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Mindy Kaling/Andy Cohen/Lil Pump (2018) (TV Episode) "Hakuna matata" is mentioned in the monologue

Honest Trailers: Every Christopher Nolan Movie (2018) (TV Episode) Title seen in screenshot

Outside Xtra: 6 Games That Are Better If You Just Never Finish Them (2018) (TV Episode) The movie title is listed in the spoiler warning section.

Hotel Artemis (2018) Acapulco: "Hakuna matata."

Everything Wrong with...: Everything Wrong with Black Panther in 17 Minutes or Less (2018) (TV Episode) The movie is mentioned.

Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee: Tracy Morgan: Lasagna With Six Different Cheeses (2018) (TV Episode) Mentioned by Tracy Morgan.

The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan: Ethiopia (2018) (TV Episode) Romesh references the movie and spoofs the famous baby raising scene from the end.

Drunk History: The Middle Ages (2018) (TV Episode) Shaun says that Genghis Khan's ascension to leader was a Lion King moment.

Real-Time Fandub Games: Sonic Adventure 2 (Dark Story + Final Story) (2018) (TV Episode) ''All of that you see before you? Everything the piss touches? That is your kingdom.''

Claws: Til Death (2018) (TV Episode) Clint and Uncle Daddy talk about the circle of life and hakuna matada.

AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: Jasmine's Song and Mulan's No Songs (2018) (TV Episode) Mentioned in dialogue.

Honest Trailers: Deadpool 2 (2018) (TV Episode) Title seen in screenshot

Paradise PD: Meet the Jabowskis (2018) (TV Episode) Chief Crawford denies Gina's request to visit Africa, stating that he'd never let his best cop "Hakuna Matata off on an African safari."

MsMojo: Top 10 Deleted Disney Songs You Need to Hear (2018) (TV Episode) "To Be King" is #7.

Upstart Crow: Wild Laughter in the Throat of Death (2018) (TV Episode) Lucy mentions Mufasa and Simba

WatchMojo: Top 10 Misunderstood Animals (2018) (TV Episode) Mentioned by narrator

South Park: Dead Kids (2018) (TV Episode) Cartman mentions it

AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: Remembering Will Vinton (2018) (TV Episode) Mentioned in dialogue.

Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa appear in Oh My Disney.

Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Return: Atlantic Rim (2018) (TV Episode) Tom: "I wanted to go see 'The Lion King,' but you just had to see the ocean."

AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: Legos & Lions (2018) (TV Episode) Brought up in discussion.

Outside Xtra: 7 Heartbreaking Boss Fights That Hit You Right in the Feels (2018) (TV Episode) The movie is mentioned and the cast comment on Mustafa's death.

AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: Remembering Stephen Hillenburg (2018) (TV Episode) AniMat brings up this film's musical adaptation as an example of a successful one.

MsMojo: Top 10 Disney & Pixar Plot Lines That Almost Happened (2018) (TV Episode) Foster Dad Scar is #4.

The Big Bang Theory: The VCR Illumination (2018) (TV Episode) Leonard mentions the movie by name.

De slimste mens ter wereld: Episode #13.4 (2018) (TV Episode) Answer to a question

Take My Brother Away: Episode 12 (2018) (TV Episode) Xing says "Hakuna Matata."

AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: Grover Said WHAT?!? (2019) (TV Episode) Brought up in discussion.

Mickey Mouse: Safari, So Good (2019) (TV Episode) References to the songs "Circle of Life" and "I Just Can't Wait to be King" are featured in this episode.

AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: John Lasseter's Failed Comeback (2019) (TV Episode) Brought up as a film Disney released in 4K.

The Kid Who Would Be King (2019) Lance says Alex is too big to be the Lion King.

AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: The Bells of Disney Reboots (2019) (TV Episode) Mat Brunet says the soundtrack of The Hunchback of Notre Dame is on par with this film's.

Kingdom Hearts III (2019) (Video Game) Seen in Sora's memory fragments at the Station of Awakening. Simba appears as a Link (Summon).

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Sliding Van Doors (2019) (TV Episode) Titus talks about his audition for the musical version. Timon and Pumbaa mentioned.

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy Says Bye! (2019) (TV Episode) Titus performs "The Circle of Life."

AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: You Win Some, You Lose Some (2019) (TV Episode) Brought up in discussion.

The Umbrella Academy: We Only See Each Other at Weddings and Funerals (2019) (TV Episode) What else is there to say? The circle of life

ImMATURE: Unstable Equilibrium (2019) (TV Episode) Kabir and Susu are called Timon and Pumbaa by their teacher.

Total Dhamaal (2019) Lion cub in the zoo is called Simba and has a father.

AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: The Banana Splits are Evil!!! (2019) (TV Episode) Mat Brunet brings up how DreamWorks was started after this film came out.

The Flash: King Shark vs. Gorilla Grodd (2019) (TV Episode) After King Shark defeats Grodd, Barry declares "Long live the King"

Wonder Park (2019) Greta the Warthog resembles Pumbaa. Matthew Broderick (June's dad) was the voice of Simba in The Lion King.

NCIS: Los Angeles: Till Death Do Us Part (2019) (TV Episode) Mandy mentions that this is like the circle of life as in the Lion King when Mufasa dies and Simba keeps trying to wake him up

Thomas and My Little Pony: The Movie (2019) (TV Movie) Thomas - "Long live the king".

Everything Wrong with...: Everything Wrong With Dumbo 1941 (2019) (TV Episode) The movie is mentioned.

Sydney to the Max: The Ly'in King (2019) (TV Episode) Title reference

AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: The Disney Domination Week (2019) (TV Episode) Brought up in discussion.

Show Offs: The First Pizza Delivery Boy (2019) (TV Episode) Jake: "Slimy, yet satisfying"

Real-Time Fandub Games: Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) (2019) (TV Episode) A distorted version of 'Circle of Life' is briefly played

Veep: South Carolina (2019) (TV Episode) Selina plans to display Little Richard like Mufasa does with Simba.

Nostalgia Critic: Stuart Little (2019) (TV Episode) The movie is mentioned.

Nostalgia Critic: Balto II: Wolf Quest (2019) (TV Episode) The movie is mentioned.

Modern Family: A Year of Birthdays (2019) (TV Episode) Mitch and Cam introduce the twins with the circle of life song

John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019) Poster for the musical based on this animated movie is seen in Times Square

Show Offs: No Service in Knownstown (2019) (TV Episode) Casey: "It's kind of like if 'The Lion King' and 'The King and I' had a baby with Stephen King."

The Secret Life of Pets 2 (2019) Max's line "You can either run from it or run at it" is similar to Rafiki telling Simba "You can either run from it or learn from it"

The Voice: Knockouts 1 (2019) (TV Episode) Kelly Rowland chooses songs from the movie as the theme for her first knockout group.

The Voice: Knockouts 3 (2019) (TV Episode) Mentioned by Rebecca Selley in rehearsals for her knockout.

Claws: Muscle & Flow (2019) (TV Episode) Uncle Daddy and Bryce talk about the circle of life.

AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: Trolls: Infinity Strings (2019) (TV Episode) Brought up in discussion.

Nostalgia Critic: Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief (2019) (TV Episode) The movie is mentioned.

Odin's Movie Blog: Disney Denies Father's Request For Spiderman to be on Son's Gravestone (2019) (TV Episode) The movie is mentioned.

PWN: Disney Reboots: PWN #37 (2019) (TV Episode) Film is discussed

Tamara Just Saw: The Lion King (2019) (TV Episode) The movie is mentioned.

FanScription: The Lion King (2019) (TV Episode) The movie is mentioned.

That Movie Show: The Lion King (1994) (2019) (TV Episode) Review of the Film

Sardonicast: Sardonicast #39: The Lion King, Eraserhead (2019) (TV Episode) Film is discussed

Half in the Bag: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019) (TV Episode) Mike Stoklasa and Jay Bauman mention that "The Lion King" remake is exactly the same as the original animated film.

South Side: Sell Yourself (2019) (TV Episode) The White Castle delivery guy is looking for a guy dressed as the titular character from this movie.

Nostalgia Critic: The Jetsons Meet the Flintstones (2019) (TV Episode) A shot of the elephant graveyard is shown as the Critic wonders what Bedrock does with old elephant-based appliances

A Summer Romance (2019) (TV Movie) Simba mentioned

Nostalgia Critic: Mulan II (2019) (TV Episode) The movie is mentioned.

Marriage Story (2019) A poster banner advertising the broadway version of Lion King can be seen in one scene.

AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: Shaq the Cartoon Cheapskate (2019) (TV Episode) Brought up in discussion.

Abominable (2019) Peng telling Jin and Yi that the stars remind him of his dead ancestors is a reference to Mufasa telling Simba about how the stars represent the Great Kings of the Past.

Whose Line Is It Anyway?: Jonathan Mangum 5 (2019) (TV Episode) Referenced in "Questions Only"

1st Viewing: Aladdin (2019) (2019) (TV Episode) The movie is mentioned.

Perfect Harmony: Pilot (2019) (TV Episode) Arthur: "It's like Darth Vader ate Mufasa."

Ele Não (2019) (Short) Hakuna Matata's tattooed on Tito's chest

Perfect Harmony: Hunting Season (2019) (TV Episode) Adams says that she owns "everything the light touches."

AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: Barney's Big Blockbuster (2019) (TV Episode) Brought up in discussion.

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: The Gang Texts (2019) (TV Episode) 'Circle of Life' is played near the end

Seth Meyers: Lobby Baby (2019) (TV Special) Seth talks about the birth of his son and his wife lifting him up like Simba.

Schooled: Hakuna Matata (2019) (TV Episode) Referenced several times as subject of the school musical.

Nostalgia Critic: Frozen (2019) (TV Episode) The movie is mentioned.

Films Under Constant Critique: Alien (1979)/Aliens (1986)/Alien 3 (1992) (2019) (TV Episode) "It's like a big elephant graveyard..."

Saturday Night Live: Harry Styles (2019) (TV Episode) Hakuna Matata mentioned during airplane sketch.

Jeopardy!: Episode #36.53 (2019) (TV Episode) Correct answer to $800 question in "Disney on Broadway" category.

MsMojo: Top 10 Disney Movies That Almost Didn't Get Made (2019) (TV Episode) The Lion King, which almost didn't get made because of a lack of faith and an earthquake, is #5.

Die schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten: Die neuen Abenteuer des Herkules (2019) (TV Episode) one scene is compared with the sunrise scene from "Lion King"

AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: Lion King Sized Problems (2019) (TV Episode) Brought up as a film that Sleeping Beauty was used as the template for and later in discussion.

AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: Top 5 Animation News of 2019 (2019) (TV Episode) Brought up in discussion.

AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: End of the Year Embarrassments (2020) (TV Episode) Brought up as a Disney film that's on Disney+.

Nostalgia Critic: Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2020) (TV Episode) The movie is mentioned.

The Thing About Harry (2020) (TV Movie) The song Hakuna Matata is mentioned.

All American: The Art of Peer Pressure (2020) (TV Episode) Spencer says his doctor compared him to Simba

Fresh Off the Boat: Family Van (2020) (TV Episode) The Huangs sing "Hakuna Matata."

The Vanished (2020) Videotape with the movie

Saturday Night Live: Daniel Craig/The Weeknd (2020) (TV Episode) Title referenced during fake scene from No Time To Die shown during Daniel Craig's monologue.

Modern Family: I'm Going to Miss This (2020) (TV Episode) Cam mentions revealing Lily with the Lion King music

A Modern Farewell (2020) (TV Special) Cam introduces Lily to the family with "The Circle of Life" in the background.

JonTron: Gwyneth Paltrow's: The Goop Lab - JonTron (2020) (TV Episode) "Slimy yet satisfying."

Jeopardy!: Jeopardy! College Championship Semifinal Game 1 (2020) (TV Episode) Category titled "The Lion King".

Absurd Planet: The Cycle of Life (2020) (TV Episode) Title reference to 'The Circle of Life

SuperMarioGlitchy4: SMG4: Mario The Supreme Leader (2020) (TV Episode) Mufasa appears and audio from this movie is used

AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: Popeye's NOT Dead (2020) (TV Episode) It's musical adaptation is brought up as one of the few Disney musicals still running on Broadway.

The Buck Sexton Show: The President Asks for Buck (2020) (TV Episode) The movie comes up in a discussion of Disney.

Rick and Morty: Childrick of Mort (2020) (TV Episode) Rick mentions the song "Circle of Life".

AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: A Good Cup of Toons (2020) (TV Episode) Brought up in Tony Bancroft's filmography.

Eric Andre: Legalize Everything (2020) (TV Special) Eric compares his Dad's voice to Rafiki.

Show Offs: Edge of the World (2020) (TV Episode) Casey: "It's just like 'The Lion King,' which is just like 'Macbeth.'"

AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: Your Daily Fails (2020) (TV Episode) Brought up as a Disney movie released during Katzenberg's reign.

SuperMarioGlitchy4: SMG4: I Can't Believe It's Not SMG4! (2020) (TV Episode) Mario: "Long live the king!"

AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: Howard & Grant (2020) (TV Episode) Brought up in Don Hahn's filmography and as a film made by Disney.

You Know What's Bullshit: Pogs (2020) (TV Episode) Lion King Pogs were seen among the collection of Pogs.

AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: Oh Boy! More Movies Delayed! (2020) (TV Episode) Brought up in Linda Woolverton's filmography.

Doom Patrol: Dad Patrol (2020) (TV Episode) Cliff refers to giving birth and "hakuna matata"

AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: You EEEDIOT!!! (2020) (TV Episode) Brought up in discussion.

Animation Lookback: Walt Disney Animation Studios +: Part 10 (2020) (TV Episode) Mat brings up how the CGI systems used to animate the wildebeest stampede were used to animated the flying whales in the Pines of Rome segment in Fantasia 2000. Mat later brings it up when he talks about Lebo M and when he talks about how, in a similar manner to this film, Dinosaur had it's opening scene released as the teaser trailer.

Secret Society of Second Born Royals (2020) Tuma say "Hakuna matata".

AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: A Powerful Rat (2020) (TV Episode) Mentioned in dialogue.

AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: The Sequel of Life (2020) (TV Episode) Brought up in discussion.

DuckTales: The Forbidden Fountain of the Foreverglades! (2020) (TV Episode) Ponce De Leon's appearance is slightly based off Scar.

AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: Quibi is Dead (2020) (TV Episode) Brought up as a film made by Disney.

AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: Learning at Looniversity (2020) (TV Episode) Brought up in discussion.

Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory (2020) (Video Game) Characters from this film appear in this game.

Guys Night Out The guys talk about a supposed subliminal message in the film

Featured in
Elton John: Can You Feel the Love Tonight (1994) (Video) clips shown

At the Movies: Speed/The Endless Summer 2/The Lion King/City Slickers II: The Legend of Curley's Gold (1994) (TV Episode) Reviewed.

The Making of 'The Lion King' (1994) (TV Short) Footage shown and talked about.

Elton John: Circle of Life (1994) (Video) clips shown

What's Up Doc?: Episode #3.6 (1994) (TV Episode) Clip shown.

Troldspejlet: Troldspejlet Special: Løvernes konge (1994) (TV Episode) reviewed + footage used

Disney Sing-Along-Songs: Circle of Life (1994) (Video) Features the main song "Circle of Life" as well as "I Just Can't Wait To Be King"

The 52nd Annual Golden Globe Awards (1995) (TV Special) clips

1995 MTV Movie Awards (1995) (TV Special) Jeremy Irons is nominated for "Best Villain" and Elton John's "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" is nominated for "Best Song from a Movie"

MST3K Little Gold Statue Preview Special (1995) (TV Special)

The Making of 'Pocahontas': A Legend Comes to Life (1995) (TV Short) clips

The Story Behind 'Toy Story' (1996) (Video)

The Making of Disney's 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' (1996) (TV Short) clips

Disney Sing-Along-Songs: Zero to Hero (1997) (Video) Musical number "Circle of Life"

The Making of 'Hercules' (1997) (Video) clips

The Fantasia Legacy: Fantasia Continued (2000) (Video) clips

The Lion King: Simba's Mighty Adventure (2000) (Video Game) Clips were shown as cutscenes.

Disney Through the Decades (2001) (Video) clips

The Making of 'Atlantis: The Lost Empire' (2002) (Video) clips

Mickey Mouse Monopoly (2002) (Video) Clips shown.

Disney's Animation Magic: Beauty and the Beast (2002) (Video) clips

The Story Behind the Story (2002) (Video) Footage shown as the host gives a summary of the story

Edle dråper (2002) (Video) Scenes are shown when 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight' is performed.

Extreme Skate Adventure (2003) (Video Game) Clips of the film are shown in the game.

Troldspejlet: Episode #30.7 (2003) (TV Episode) DVD release reviewed + footage used

The 100 Greatest Musicals (2003) (TV Movie)

The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003) (Video Game) A clip of this movie is played on a TV in a store window at the Style Shack

The Lion King 3: Hakuna Matata (2004) (Video)

Behind the Legend: Timon (2004) (Video) In the beginning, that's what is featured, a montage of Timon in The Lion King.

AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies (2004) (TV Movie) Hakuna Matata is #99.

Broadway: The American Musical (2004) (TV Mini-Series) Featured in Episode Six

Broadway: The American Musical: Putting It Together: 1980-Present (2004) (TV Episode) A clip from the movie is shown.

The Ultimate Film (2004) (TV Movie) number 94

100 Greatest Cartoons (2005) (TV Special) Clips are shown

Once Upon a Halloween (2005) (Video) Clips of Scar and the hyenas shown.

The 100 Greatest Family Films (2005) (TV Movie) Clips shown.

That Fellow in the Coat: The Top 11 Greatest Disney Songs (2008) (TV Episode) "The Circle of Life" is at the #3 spot.

Nostalgia Critic: Pokemon the Movie (2008) (TV Episode) Clips shown

AFI's 10 Top 10: America's 10 Greatest Films in 10 Classic Genres (2008) (TV Special) The Lion King is the #4 animated film.

The Daily Show: Evan Bayh (2008) (TV Episode) clip shown

Nostalgia Critic: Top 11 Saddest Nostalgic Moments (2008) (TV Episode) Clips are shown during the #1 spot, which is every Disney film ever made.

Nostalgia Critic: Top 11 Disney Villains (2008) (TV Episode) Scar is at the number 9 spot.

15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2009) (TV Special) Clips featured during James Earl Jones tribute.

The Boys (2009) Clip of Zazu singing "It's A Small World After All".

Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews: Fantasia 2000 (2009) (TV Episode) Roushutsu says the Flamingo segment reminds her of the song "Just Can't Wait to Be King", clip shown

Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews: The Black Cauldron (2009) (TV Episode) Hewy says the Horned King can't be as bad as Scar

Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009) Behind-the scenes footage and clips shown

Dreams Come True: A Celebration of Disney Animation (2009) (TV Movie) clips

The Nostalgia Chick: Disney Princess (2009) (TV Episode) Clips shown.

Animation Lookback: Walt Disney Animation Studios Part 7 (2009) (TV Episode) One of the Disney films released during the Disney Renaissance. Clip briefly shown.

Animation Lookback: Walt Disney Animation Studios Part 10 (2010) (TV Episode) Mulan didn't make as much money as this Disney film. Clip briefly shown as one of the films of the Disney Renaissance.

Animation Lookback: Walt Disney Animation Studios Part 12 (2010) (TV Episode) AniMat says the caribou stampede scene in Brother Bear reminded him of the wildebeest stampede scene in this film. Clip briefly shown.

Animation Lookback: Walt Disney Animation Studios Part 8 (2010) (TV Episode) Film is talked about, clips shown.

Animation Lookback: Walt Disney Animation Studios Part 14 (2010) (TV Episode) Number 3 in the top 10 Disney films.

Nostalgia Critic: Top 11 Villain Songs (2010) (TV Episode)
 * 1) 3 is "Be Prepared"

The 82nd Annual Academy Awards (2010) (TV Special) clip shown during In Memoriam montage

Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews: The Top 20 Greatest Animated Villain Songs: Part 2 (2010) (TV Episode) "Be Prepared" takes #1

The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Repo Men/The Bounty Hunter/The Runaways (2010) (TV Episode) "Homage or Stealing" segment.

Animation Lookback: Top 10 Disney Sidekicks (2010) (TV Episode) Timon and Pumbaa are ranked at number 5.

Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews: The Top 11 Tear Jerking Songs in an Animated Feature (2010) (TV Episode) "Circle of Life" takes #2

Nostalgia Critic: The Flintstones Movie (2010) (TV Episode) Clip of Mufasa's death is shown when the Critic points out how Disney films often kill off innocent characters.

Nostalgia Critic: The Next Top 11 Nostalgia Critic Fuckups (2010) (TV Episode) Scar's musical number is recalled

Hollywood's Top Ten: Big Screen Kings and Queens (2010) (TV Episode) # 1

Cartoon Corner: Elf Bowling: The Movie (2011) (TV Episode) A clip of Scar singing is shown.

Best in Film: The Greatest Movies of Our Time (2011) (TV Special) The Lion King is the #1 Best Animated Film.

The Nostalgia Teen: The Rugrats Movie (2011) (TV Episode) Clips of Mufasa and Scar used

Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews: The Swan Princess (2011) (TV Episode) Hewy imagines what "The Lion King" would have been like if John Cleese had decided to play Zazu

The Nostalgia Teen: Top 11 Animated Movies (2011) (TV Episode) # 4

Breakfast: Episode dated 12 July 2011 (2011) (TV Episode) Clip shown from Hans Zimmer's early work.

Nostalgia Critic: James and the Giant Peach (2011) (TV Episode) Mufasa disappears via rhino, in relation to James' parents.

Breakfast: Episode dated 13 September 2011 (2011) (TV Episode) Clip shown to introduce today's guest Sir Tim Rice.

Hollywood's Top Ten: Opening Scenes (2011) (TV Episode) # 10

The Nostalgia Chick: The Lion King (in 3D!) (2011) (TV Episode) movie is reviewed

Hollywood's Top Ten: Cinema Cats (2011) (TV Episode) Simba takes #1

Animenia: The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2011) (TV Episode) Clips shown,

The Nostalgia Chick: Top Ten Disney Deaths (2011) (TV Episode) "Bambi is like The Lion King if The Lion King didn't have a plot." Plus, Scar's death is recalled.

The Blockbuster Buster: Thunderbirds (2011) (TV Episode) "I'm surrounded by idiots."

Cartoon Corner: Top 12 Saddest Disney Moments (2011) (TV Episode) Mufasa's death is at spot number 4

Hollywood's Top Ten: Movies to Warm Your Heart (2011) (TV Episode) # 1

The Blockbuster Buster: The Last Airbender (2011) (TV Episode) "I'm surrounded by idiots."

Some Jerk with a Camera: It's a Small World Holiday: Part One (2011) (TV Episode) Clip of Scar hating the "It's a Small World" song lyrics is shown.

Disneycember: The Lion King (2012) (TV Episode) Footage is shown.

WatchMojo: Top 10 Animated Disney Films (2012) (TV Episode) The Lion King is #2.

Animation Lookback: Top 5 Best & Worst Animated Films of 2011 (2012) (TV Episode) 3D re-release is given an honorable mention.

Animation Lookback: Don Bluth Part 5 (2012) (TV Episode) Don Bluth is said to be one of the people responsible for the Disney Renaissance. Clip briefly shown as one of the films during the Renaissance

The Blockbuster Buster: Tarzan & the Lost City (2012) (TV Episode) clip is shown

Animenia: Pokemon: The First Movie (2012) (TV Episode) Clips shown.

Brows Held High: Tromeo & Juliet (2012) (TV Episode) mentioned as being a Hamlet adaptation

Toasted TV: Episode #8.360 (2012) (TV Episode) Clips shown

WatchMojo: Top 10 Animated Disney Songs (2013) (TV Episode) "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" is #2.

The Nostalgia Chick: Nostalgia Chick & Rantasmo: Disney Needs More Gay (2013) (TV Episode) Scar is analyzed as having potential gay qualities

Nostalgia Critic: What's with the Princess Hate? (2013) (TV Episode) clip shown

Count It Down: Greatest Animated Movie Characters (2013) (TV Special) Simba is #15.

WatchMojo: Top 10 Most Paused Movie Moments (2013) (TV Episode) Disney Debauchery is #4.

Smashing UK Top 10: Top 10 Film Scores (2013) (TV Episode) Clips

WatchMojo: Top 10 Animated Disney Villains (2013) (TV Episode) Scar is #1.

Renegade Cut: Shakespeare in the Lion King (2013) (TV Episode) This movie is the subject of Leon's analysis

Nostalgia Critic: Has CGI Gone Too Far? (2013) (TV Episode) clip shown when discussing 2D animated films

WatchMojo: Top 10 Saddest Cartoon Movie Moments (2013) (TV Episode) The moment when Mufasa dies is #1.

WatchMojo: Top 10 Movie Kings (2013) (TV Episode) Mufasa is #2. Simba gets an honorable mention.

1,001 Movies You Must See (Before You Die) (2014) (Short) Clip is presented

WatchMojo: Top 10 Oscar-Winning Songs (2014) (TV Episode) "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" by Elton John is #4.

Honest Trailers: Frozen (2014) (TV Episode) Clip is shown

The Know's Top 10s: Top 5 Mario Enemies (2014) (TV Episode) Music from the movie is heard.

Todd's Pop Song Reviews: "Pompeii" by Bastille (2014) (TV Episode) Clip shown.

WatchMojo: Top 10 Movies of the 1990s (2014) (TV Episode) The Lion King gets an honorable mention.

WatchMojo: Top 10 Disney Villain Songs (2014) (TV Episode) "Be Prepared" is #1.

WatchMojo: Top 10 Saddest Animal Deaths in Movies (2014) (TV Episode) The death of Mufasa is #1.

Nostalgia Critic: What You Never Knew About Roger Rabbit (2014) (TV Episode) Critic points out the clouds that supposidly spell out "Sex"

WatchMojo: Top 10 Modern Disney Animated Characters (2014) (TV Episode) Simba is #3.

Music Movies: The Lion King (2014) (TV Episode) movie and songs are reviewed

WatchMojo: Top 10 Opening Scenes in Movies (2014) (TV Episode) The Circle of Life is #3.

Brows Held High: Anonymous (2014) (TV Episode) Footage is shown.

WatchMojo: Top 10 Darkest and Scariest Disney Moments (2014) (TV Episode) The moment when Scar betrays and murders Mufasa is #1.

Honest Trailers: The Lion King (2014) (TV Episode) Film trailer used

WatchMojo: Top 10 Cutest Animated Couples in Movies (2014) (TV Episode) Simba & Nala are #2.

WatchMojo: Top 10 Beautiful Animated Movies (2014) (TV Episode) The Lion King gets an honorable mention.

WatchMojo: Top 10 Cartoon Deaths in Film (2014) (TV Episode) The death of Mufasa is #2.

Nostalgia Critic: The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2014) (TV Episode) Critic can't believe the same company that made this also made Princess Diaries 2

WatchMojo: Top 10 Cartoon Best Friends in Movies (2014) (TV Episode) Timon & Pumbaa are #2.

WatchMojo: Top 10 Iconic Shots in American Movies (2014) (TV Episode) Raising Simba is #6.

Rude Tube: Bad Ass Beasts (2014) (TV Episode) A clip is shown.

WatchMojo: Top 10 Movie Fights on Mountains and Cliffs (2014) (TV Episode) Battle Royal is #8.

WatchMojo: Top 10 Sibling Rivalries in Movies (2014) (TV Episode) The sibling rivalry between Mufasa & Scar is #3.

WatchMojo: Top 10 Father and Son Movies (2014) (TV Episode) The Lion King gets an honorable mention.

WatchMojo: Top 10 Animated Movies: 1990s (2015) (TV Episode) The Lion King is #2.

WatchMojo: Top 10 Animated Movies: All Time (2015) (TV Episode) The Lion King is #5.

WatchMojo: Top 10 Terrifying Deaths in Disney Movies (2015) (TV Episode) The death of Scar is #9.

Lost in Adaptation: The Wizard of Oz (2015) (TV Episode) Clips shown

WatchMojo: Top 10 Movie NOOOOOOs (2015) (TV Episode) Simba is #9.

WatchMojo: Top 10 Movie Sidekicks (2015) (TV Episode) Timon & Pumbaa get an honorable mention.

Stuff You Like: 118: The Lion King (2015) (TV Episode) movie is discussed

WatchMojo: Top 10 Dumbest Movie Cartoon Characters (2015) (TV Episode) Ed is #3.

WatchMojo: Top 10 Animal vs. Animal Attack Scenes (2015) (TV Episode) Simba vs. Scar is #2.

WatchMojo: Top 10 Best Celebrity Voice Actor Performances (2015) (TV Episode) Jeremy Irons as Scar is #3.

Cinematic Excrement: Jupiter Ascending (2015) (TV Episode) The clip of Timon saying "And everybody's okay with this? DID I MISS SOMETHING!" is used.

Brows Held High: The Lion King, or The History of King Simba I (2015) (TV Episode) movie is reviewed

Honest Trailers: Peter Pan (1953) (2015) (TV Episode) Clip is shown

WatchMojo: Top 10 Disney Villain Henchmen (2015) (TV Episode) Shenzi, Banzai & Ed are #2.

WatchMojo: Top 10 Evil Villain Plans in Movies (2015) (TV Episode) Scar's plan to take the throne gets an honorable mention.

WatchMojo: Top 10 Animated Movies to Watch as a Family (2015) (TV Episode) The Lion King is #2.

The Nation's Favourite Disney Song (2015) (TV Movie) Clips shown

Everything Wrong with...: Everything Wrong With The Lion King In 13 Minutes Or Less (2015) (TV Episode) The flaws of the movie are talked about

WatchMojo: Top 10 Funniest Movie Creatures (2016) (TV Episode) Timon & Pumbaa are #2.

Life, Animated (2016) One of the films Owen watches to help process the world.

Stemmen van Toen: De Leeuwenkoning (2016) (TV Episode) People who voiced the Dutch dub of this movie are interviewed and clips are shown

MsMojo: Top 10 Disney Couples (2016) (TV Episode) Simba & Nala are #9.

MsMojo: Top 10 Disney Love Songs (2016) (TV Episode) "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" is #1.

WatchMojo: Top 10 Movie Theme Songs - Part 2 (2016) (TV Episode) "Circle of Life" by Elton John gets an honorable mention.

Disneyland 60th Anniversary TV Special (2016) (TV Movie) clips

MsMojo: Top 10 Instrumental Disney Songs (2016) (TV Episode) "This Land" is #3.

WatchMojo: Top 10 Disney Showdowns (2016) (TV Episode) Simba vs. Scar is #1.

Greatest Animated Movies (2016) (TV Movie) Number 7 in the countdown

MsMojo: Top 10 Disney Princes (2016) (TV Episode) Simba is #4.

WatchMojo: Top 10 Most Rewatchable Movies (2016) (TV Episode) The Lion King is #3.

WatchMojo: Top 10 Funniest Disney Characters (2016) (TV Episode) Timon & Pumbaa are #3.

Nostalgia Critic: Blade (2016) (TV Episode) recalling dramatic "No!" moments in films

WatchMojo: Top 10 Best Villain Names in Movies (2016) (TV Episode) Scar gets an honorable mention.

The Know's Top 10s: Top 10 P#$$ies in Video Games (2016) (TV Episode) A clip is shown.

Honest Trailers: Zootopia (2016) (TV Episode) Seen during the ending.

MsMojo: Top 10 Underrated Female Disney Characters (2016) (TV Episode) Nala is #7.

Svédská trojka: Prdelotvírák! (2016) (TV Episode) Clip with a laughing hyena was shown.

WatchMojo: Top 10 Satisfying Villain Deaths in Disney Movies (2016) (TV Episode) The death of Scar is #3.

PhantomStrider: Top 10 Best Disney Movies (2016) (TV Episode) The movie is ranked number 6.

Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews: the Top 10 Worst Animated Disney Songs (2016) (TV Episode) "the Morning Report" takes #7; in the Special Edition of this movie

Nostalgia Critic: Does PG Mean Anything Anymore? (2016) (TV Episode) a G-rated movie that handled its content too well to avoid the PG

WatchMojo: Top 10 Hilarious Fight Scenes in Animated Movies (2016) (TV Episode) They Call Me Mr. Pig! gets an honorable mention.

MsMojo: Top 10 Most Romantic Disney Kisses (2016) (TV Episode) The kiss between Nala & Simba is #8.

MsMojo: Top 10 Awesome Disney Sidekicks (2016) (TV Episode) Timon & Pumbaa are #2.

WatchMojo: Top 10 Badass Staff Wielding Characters (2016) (TV Episode) Rafiki is #10.

WatchMojo: Top 10 Hidden Themes in Movies You Totally Missed as a Kid (2016) (TV Episode) Bow Chicka Wow Wow is #3.

Everything Wrong with...: Everything Wrong with X-Men Apocalypse in 20 Minutes or Less (2016) (TV Episode) Clips of the movie are shown

WatchMojo: Top 10 Movies You Didn't Know Borrowed from Shakespeare (2016) (TV Episode) The Lion King, which borrowed from "Hamlet", is #1.

MsMojo: Top 10 Inspirational Disney Quotes to Live By (2016) (TV Episode) You Can Either Run from it or Learn from It is #3.

Disneycember: The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (2016) (TV Episode) Clips of the movie are shown

MsMojo: Top 10 Amazing Disney Duets (2016) (TV Episode) "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" is #3.

MsMojo: Top 10 Disney Songs that Get You Pumped (2017) (TV Episode) "I Just Can't Wait to Be King" is #4.

MsMojo: Top 10 Underrated Male Disney Characters (2017) (TV Episode) Zazu is #4.

MsMojo: Top 10 Cutest Disney Baby Animals (2017) (TV Episode) Simba is #1.

Nostalgia Critic: What Happened to Great Disney Villains? (2017) (TV Episode) remembering Scar

MsMojo: Top 10 Heartwarming Movie Messages (2017) (TV Episode) The #6 heartwarming movie message is "You can either run from the past or learn from it."

MsMojo: Top 10 Disney Moments That Made Us Happy Cry (2017) (TV Episode) The moment when Simba takes his place in the circle of life is #2.

Honest Trailers: Moana (2017) (TV Episode) Clip is shown

The Know's Top 10s: Top 10 Primates (2017) (TV Episode) Clips are shown.

Nostalgia Critic: Should Bad Singers Be Dubbed? (2017) (TV Episode) Clips are shown when a actor is dubbed when singing

MsMojo: Top 10 Disney and Pixar Female Role Models (2017) (TV Episode) Nala is #10.

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Dr. Phil McGraw/Leslie Jones/Rick Ross feat. Young Thug & Wale (2017) (TV Episode) Altered clip of Simba and Pumbaa

Everything Wrong with...: Everything Wrong with Ghostbusters (2016) (2017) (TV Episode) Clip of sunrise shown.

MsMojo: Top 10 Funniest Animated Disney Villains (2017) (TV Episode) Scar is #5.

WatchMojo: Top 10 Best Hans Zimmer Scores (2017) (TV Episode) The score for The Lion King is #4.

WatchMojo: Top 10 Movies That Are Iconic to 90s Kids (2017) (TV Episode) The Lion King is #4.

WatchMojo: Top 10 Most Evil Cartoon Traitors (2017) (TV Episode) Scar is #1.

MsMojo: Top 10 Disney Moments That Made Us Ugly Cry (2017) (TV Episode) The moment when Mufasa dies is #1.

MsMojo: Top 10 Characters That Should Be Official Disney Princesses (2017) (TV Episode) Nala is #5.

Starfilm (2017) An excerpt featuring stars (of the celestial kind) is shown.

Hollywood in Vienna: Hollywood in Vienna 2017: A Tribute to Danny Elfman (2017) (TV Episode) The music is accompanied by some clips.

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Alec Baldwin/The Boys from Stranger Things/Josè Altuve/Elbow (2017) (TV Episode) Several clips in the monologue

Elton John: The Nation's Favourite Song (2017) (TV Movie) Clips are shown

WatchMojo: Top 10 Movies Accused of Plagiarism (2017) (TV Episode) The Lion King is #9.

Venom On The Shelf: The Lion King (1994) (2017) (TV Episode) Topic of review.

Cinematic Venom Presents: 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die: The Lion King (1994) (2017) (TV Episode) Topic of review.

MsMojo: Top 10 Darkest Disney Movies (2017) (TV Episode) The Lion King is #5.

Top 5 Best/Worst: Top 5 Best Disney Animated Movie Villains (2018) (TV Episode) Scar is number 2 on the list

How to Get Respect Without Being a Bully: Jordan Peterson (2018) (Video) Clips are shown. Archive footage shows Jordan Peterson discussing the movie.

MsMojo: Top 10 Disturbing Disney Film Realizations (2018) (TV Episode) The question of whether Nala was Simba's half-sister is #4.

MsMojo: Top 10 Greatest Disney Ensemble Casts (2018) (TV Episode) The cast of The Lion King is #2.

Top 5 Best/Worst: Top 5 Best Disney Animated Movie Songs (2018) (TV Episode) "Circle of Life" is ranked number 1 for Best Disney Animated Movie Song

MsMojo: Top 10 Creepy/Dark Songs from Animated Kids' Movies (2018) (TV Episode) "Be Prepared" is #6.

WatchMojo: Top 10 Things Everyone Gets Wrong About Famous Movies (2018) (TV Episode) The idea that S-E-X can be seen in the sky in The Lion King is #1.

MsMojo: Top 10 Disney Characters That Stole the Show (2018) (TV Episode) Timon & Pumbaa are #2.

MsMojo: Top 10 Disney Movie Plot Holes You Never Noticed (2018) (TV Episode) The #9 Disney movie plot hole is: Why doesn't Scar kill Simba?

WatchMojoUK: Top 10 British Voice Actor Performances (2018) (TV Episode) Jeremy Irons as Scar is #1.

MsMojo: Top 10 Children's Movies That Adults Like (2018) (TV Episode) The Lion King is #3.

Honest Trailers: Honest Trailers (Written by a Robot) (2018) (TV Episode) Clip is shown

WatchMojo: Top 10 Movie Universes That You Didn't Know Were Linked (2018) (TV Episode) The Disney Universe is #5.

MsMojo: Top 10 Best Disney Dads of All Time (2018) (TV Episode) Mufasa is #1.

MsMojo: Top 10 Saddest Disney Deaths (2018) (TV Episode) The death of Mufasa is #2.

WatchMojo: Top 10 Iconic Movie Death Scenes (2018) (TV Episode) Mufasa is #6.

WatchMojoUK: Top 10 British Disney Performances (2018) (TV Episode) Jeremy Irons as Scar is #1.

MsMojo: Top 10 Funniest Disney Insults & Comebacks (2018) (TV Episode) The #1 Disney insult is "I'm Surrounded by Idiots."

Nostalgia Critic: Freddy Got Fingered (2018) (TV Episode) Jim's screaming is played over the beginning of Circle of Life.

MsMojo: Top 10 Animated Movie Deaths You Didn't See Coming (2018) (TV Episode) The death of Mufasa is #4.

Little Big: AK-47 (2018) (Video) Some footage from the animated film is used

MsMojo: Top 10 Uses of Foreshadowing in Disney Movies (2018) (TV Episode) "The Sun Will Set on My Time Here..." is #6.

MsMojo: Top 10 Most Relatable Disney Villains (2018) (TV Episode) Scar is #7.

ReMastered: The Lion's Share (2018) (TV Movie) Clips shown

MsMojo: Top 10 Unique Cartoon Character Voices in Movies (2018) (TV Episode) Jeremy Irons as Scar is #9.

MsMojo: Top 10 Smartest Animated Disney Villains (2018) (TV Episode) Scar is #7.

Hollywood in Vienna: Hollywood in Vienna 2018: The World of Hans Zimmer (2018) (TV Episode) Clips shown

The Know's Top 10s: Top 10 Anime Betrayals w Wiz and Boomstick (2018) (TV Episode) Clips are shown.

MsMojo: Top 10 Worst Things Done by Disney Villains (2018) (TV Episode) Scar committing fratricide is #2.

MsMojo: Top 10 Disney Songs That Made Us Happy Cry (2019) (TV Episode) "Circle of Life" is #2.

MsMojo: Top 10 Best Celebrity Voice Actor Performances in Disney Movies (2019) (TV Episode) Nathan Lane as Timon is #4. James Earl Jones as Mufasa is #2.

MsMojo: Top 10 Best Disney Intro Songs (2019) (TV Episode) "Circle of Life" is #1.

WatchMojo: Top 10 Movies that Ripped Off Anime (2019) (TV Episode) The Lion King is #1.

WatchMojo: Top 10 Animated Movies You Should See at Least Once (2019) (TV Episode) The Lion King is #2.

MsMojo: Top 10 Bravest Animated Disney Characters (2019) (TV Episode) Simba gets an honorable mention.

WatchMojo: Top 20 Most Paused Movie Moments (2019) (TV Episode) Disney Debauchery is #4.

The Oscars® Are Officially No Longer the Oscars® (2019) (Video) Atheism-Is-Unstoppable plays a brief bit of the opening scene.

MsMojo: Top 10 Cutest Disney Animal Couples (2019) (TV Episode) Simba & Nala are #2.

Nostalgia Critic: Tom and Jerry & the Wizard of Oz (2019) (TV Episode) A clip from the movie is used

MsMojo: Top 10 Most Epic Disney Villain Lines (2019) (TV Episode) The #2 epic Disney villain line is "Long live the king."

MsMojo: Top 10 Disney Movies That Break the 4th Wall (2019) (TV Episode) The Lion King is #5.

MsMojo: Top 10 Best Disney Moms of All Time (2019) (TV Episode) Sarabi gets an honorable mention.

There's Something About Movies: Episode #1.3 (2019) (TV Episode) Clip shown, the movie is also discussed and it's one of the questions.

WatchMojo: Top 10 Best Opening Scenes in Animated Films of All Time (2019) (TV Episode) Circle of Life is #2.

MsMojo: Top 10 Ultimate Disney Betrayals (2019) (TV Episode) "Long Live the King" is #1.

MsMojo: Top 10 Male Disney Characters That Deserve a Spinoff (2019) (TV Episode) Scar is #5.

MsMojo: Top 20 Funniest Animated Disney Movies (2019) (TV Episode) The Lion King is #13.

Chris Stuckmann Movie Reviews: The Lion King (2019) (TV Episode) Clips of the movie are shown

The Movies: The Nineties (2019) (TV Episode) Film discussed in the episode

MsMojo: Top 10 Epic Movie Sibling Fights (2019) (TV Episode) Mufasa vs. Scar is #1.

Nostalgia Critic: The Lion King (2019) (TV Episode) The movie is reviewed.

MsMojo: Top 10 Best Disney Character Intro Songs (2019) (TV Episode) "Hakuna Matata" is #5.

FanScription: What If Scar Raised Simba In The Lion King? (2019) (TV Episode) Clips of the movie are shown

MsMojo: Top 10 Animated Disney Endings That Will Make You Cry (2019) (TV Episode) The ending of The Lion King is #5.

MsMojo: Top 10 Disney and Pixar Male Role Models (2019) (TV Episode) Mufasa is #8.

MsMojo: Top 10 Times Disney Made Us Believe in True Love (2019) (TV Episode) When Nala & Simba Felt the Love That Night is #10.

MsMojo: Top 10 Cutest Disney Bromances (2019) (TV Episode) Timon & Pumbaa are #2.

MsMojo: Top 10 Disney Songs That Should Have Won an Oscar (2019) (TV Episode) "Circle of Life" is #1.

MsMojo: Top 10 Disney Villains That ALMOST Succeeded (2019) (TV Episode) Scar is #1.

MsMojo: Top 10 Disney Villains Who Were Right All Along (2019) (TV Episode) Shenzi, Banzai & Ed are #3.

WatchMojo: Top 10 Scariest Cartoon Movie Villains (2019) (TV Episode) Scar gets an honorable mention.

WatchMojo: Top 10 Animated Movie Villains with Understandable Motivations (2019) (TV Episode) Shenzi, Banzai & Ed are #3.

MsMojo: Top 10 Disney Scenes You Didn't Know Were Improvised (2019) (TV Episode) Dressing in Drag & Doing the Hula is #3.

Lindsay Ellis' Essay Collection: Woke Disney (2019) (TV Episode) Clips of the movie are shown

Animation Lookback: Walt Disney Animation Studios +: Part 1 (2019) (TV Episode) Clip used AniMat says that the Disney story will be emotional.

There's Something About Movies: Episode #2.4 (2019) (TV Episode) The scene of Simba and Nala's reunion is shown.

MsMojo: Top 10 Best Opening Scenes in Disney Movies (2019) (TV Episode) "Circle of Life" is #1.

MsMojo: Top 10 Disney Villains You Liked More Than the Hero (2019) (TV Episode) Scar is #5.

MsMojo: Top 10 BEST Animated Villain Songs (2019) (TV Episode) "Be Prepared" is #1.

MsMojo: Top 10 Animated Disney Movies of All Time (2019) (TV Episode) The Lion King is #1.

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: Clive Owen/Ambassador Samantha Power/Thomas Rhett (2019) (TV Episode) President Donald Trump's face is superimposed over Scar's head in the cold opening.

Top 10 Best Animated Films of the 2010 Decade (2019) (TV Special) Footage used when Mat Brunet talks about how one animated film can define the pop culture of it's time.

MsMojo: Top 10 Kids' Movies That Make Adults Cry (2019) (TV Episode) The Lion King is #5.

WatchMojo: Top 10 Animated Disney Moments That Went Too Far (2019) (TV Episode) The Stampede is #4.

WatchMojo: Top 10 Movie Problems that Could Have Been Solved Easily (2020) (TV Episode) Footage is shown

Nostalgia Critic: Are Films Becoming Game Patches? (2020) (TV Episode) Footage from the movie is shown

MsMojo: Top 10 Deleted Disney Scenes That Would've Changed the Whole Movie (2020) (TV Episode) Scar's Fate is #10.

MsMojo: Top 10 Disney Henchmen Who Aren't Truly Evil (2020) (TV Episode) Shenzi, Banzai & Ed are #5.

WatchMojo: Top 20 Evil Characters of All Time (2020) (TV Episode) Scar is #4.

MsMojo: Top 10 Sassiest Disney Characters (2020) (TV Episode) Timon is #8.

MsMojo: Top 10 Best Disney Character Introductions (2020) (TV Episode) The introduction of Timon & Pumbaa is #8.

MsMojo: Top 10 Sassiest Disney Villains (2020) (TV Episode) Scar is #3.

WatchMojo: Top 10 Times Disney Made Fun of Disney (2020) (TV Episode) Zazu Singing "It's a Small World" is #5.

MsMojo: Top 10 Movies You Didn't Realize Were Based on Classic Literature (2020) (TV Episode) The Lion King, based on "Hamlet", is #8.

The Disney Family Singalong (2020) (TV Special) Clips are featured

WatchMojo: The Best Animated Movies of All Time from A to Z (2020) (TV Episode) The Lion King is the best animated movie starting with L.

MsMojo: Top 10 Most Satisfying Disney Movie Endings (2020) (TV Episode) The ending of The Lion King is #1.

WatchMojo: Top 10 Awful Truths About Movie Characters We Love (2020) (TV Episode) Mufasa Enforces Segregation gets a dishonorable mention.

The Disney Family Singalong Volume 2 (2020) (TV Special) Clips are featured.

At Home with Olaf: I am with You (2020) (TV Episode) clip shown

Animation Lookback: Walt Disney Animation Studios +: Part 7 (2020) (TV Episode) Footage used at the end to foreshadow the next episode.

WatchMojo: Top 20 Billion Dollar Box Office Movies (2020) (TV Episode) The Lion King is #15.

MsMojo: Top 10 Most Rewatched Disney Movie Scenes (2020) (TV Episode) The Circle of Life Speech is #3.

MsMojo: Top 10 Best Disney Renaissance Songs (2020) (TV Episode) "Circle of Life" is #4. "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" and "Hakuna Matata" get honorable mentions.

Animation Lookback: Walt Disney Animation Studios +: Part 8 (2020) (TV Episode) Topic of discussion.

MsMojo: Top 10 Disney Characters That Deserved Better (2020) (TV Episode) Mufasa is #4.

MsMojo: Top 10 Oddly Satisfying Disney Moments (2020) (TV Episode) Rafiki's Painting is #6.

Nostalgia Critic: The Lion King (2019) (2020) (TV Episode) Critic compares the remake to the original many times

Animation Lookback: Walt Disney Animation Studios +: Part 9 (2020) (TV Episode) AniMat brings up how this film's release was a notable moment for Disney in 1994. Clips later used when AniMat talks about Kirk Wise and Gary Trousdale. Footage used even later when AniMat talks about Disney comic relief characters. Brought up even later when AniMat talks about how the Disney animators at Burbank were too busy working on this film to work on Hunchback. Brought up even later after that when AniMat talks about Andreas Deja and Tony Bancroft. So much later that the old page editor got tired of waiting and they had to hire a new one, a VHS is seen inside the Disney Vault.

MsMojo: Top 20 Disney Villains of All Time (2020) (TV Episode) Scar is #1.

MsMojo: Top 10 Most Relatable Disney Characters (2020) (TV Episode) Scar gets an honorable mention.

Animation Lookback: Walt Disney Animation Studios +: Part 11 (2020) (TV Episode) ​​​​​​​Mat brings it up when he talks about the accusations of Atlantis: The Lost Empire ripping off Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water. Mat later brings up it up he talks about how Lilo & Stitch's marketing team made trailers that parodied famous Disney scenes. Footage used even later when Mat talks about how Eisner greet lit Brother Bear due to the success of this film and how it was supposed to be an adaptation of King Lear much like how this film is an adaptation of Hamlet. Mat brings it up even later after that when explaining the reason Brother Bear's release date was expedited was so that Disney could promote it on the this film platinum edition release.

WatchMojo: Top 20 Times Movie Villains Could Have Won (2020) (TV Episode) Take Simba Out Yourself, Scar is #7.

Spoofed in
The 67th Annual Academy Awards (1995) (TV Special)

The Critic: From Chunk to Hunk (1995) (TV Episode) ​​​​​​​Jay reviews Howard Stern in Disney's "The Cockroach King"

The Simpsons: 'Round Springfield (1995) (TV Episode) ​​​​​​​When Lisa sees Bleeding Gums in the sky, Mufasa from the Lion King also appears and says "You must avenge my death Kimba... I mean Simba" refering to the Lion King - Kimba white lion controversy

Pocahontas (1995) ​​​​​​​Towards the end of Colors of the Wind, Pocahontas and John walk and stand onto a Pride Rock-like cliff.

Earthworm Jim 2 (1995) (Video Game) ​​​​​​​One of the levels in this game is called "The Flyin' King"

Animaniacs: The Tiger Prince/All the Words in the English Language/The Kid in the Lid/Method to Her Madness (1995) (TV Episode) Spoofed in "The Tiger Prince" segment

Jumanji: The Price (1996) (TV Episode) ​​​​​​​Sunrise shot parodied.

Timon & Pumbaa: Wide Awake in Wonderland/Zazu's Off-By-One Day (1996) (TV Episode) ​​​​​​​The scene where Zazu finds out that he hadn't counted himself in the census parodies the scene where Simba finds out that Mufasa lives in him.

Pinky and the Brain: Brain's Song (1996) (TV Episode) ​​​​​​​A parody of Mufasa's death scene is shown.

George of the Jungle (1997) ​​​​​​​The ending scene of George holding his son on top of a cliff is a direct spoof of Rafiki holding Simba on top of a cliff at the beginning of the 1994 animated film.

Student Bodies: Valentine's Day (1998) (TV Episode) ​​​​​​​In the Love King cartoon sequence, Chris is held up by Rafiki in the same manner as Simba.

Quest for Camelot (1998)

The Sylvester & Tweety Mysteries: Hold the Lyin' King, Please/Suite Mystery of Wife - At Last I Found You... (1998) (TV Episode) ​​​​​​​Title spoof.

The PJs: Hangin' with Mr. Super (1999) (TV Episode) ​​​​​​​When Thurgood shows Calvin the city he says "Some day son this will all be yours" and Calvin says "What about that dark place?" and Thurgood replies "No not the dark place stay away from the dark place".

Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies (1999) (Video)

Blazing Dragons: The Movie (2000)

South Park: A Very Crappy Christmas (2000) (TV Episode) ​​​​​​​mr. hankey the christmas poo sings a song about the circle of poo to his son reminiscent of the lion king's circle of life

Shrek (2001) ​​​​​​​The scene where Shrek and Donkey talk about the orges from the past while looking at the stars is similar to where Mufasa tells Simba about the kings of the past.

Kung Pow: Enter the Fist (2002) ​​​​​​​A lion in the clouds appears to give Chosen One advice and the background is also from this movie.

Ice Age (2002)

Lilo & Stitch (2002) ​​​​​​​In one of the trailers, Rafiki is holding Stitch at Pride Rock.

Reign of Fire (2002)

Lizzie McGuire: Lizzie's Misadventures in HillRidge (2002) (Video Game)

George of the Jungle 2 (2003) (Video) ​​​​​​​There's a scene in which the Lion proclaims himself King of the jungle and the background is just like the Lion King's

DinoHand Triumphant (2003) (Short) ​​​​​​​The final scene parodies the finale of the Disney film.

The Lion King 3: Hakuna Matata (2004) (Video) ​​​​​​​Numerous plays on scenes and dialogue from the original film. Timon's mother tells him "Everything the light touches...belongs to someone else." Thus spoofing Mufasa's similar speech to Simba.

South Park: Woodland Critter Christmas (2004) (TV Episode) ​​​​​​​The mountain lion's cubs mourn for her after shes died in exactly the same way as Simba did for his dad in this film.

Kim Possible: So the Drama (2005) (TV Movie) ​​​​​​​end battle scene

Leo the Lion (2005) (Video) The nazi march with the elephants is similar to Be Prepared.

Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law: Sebben and Sebben Employee Orientation (2005) (TV Episode) ​​​​​​​The third of the five "Steps for success" show Peter Potumus growling on a rock looking similar to the pride rock.

Chicken Little (2005) ​​​​​​​A false beginning uses the opening notes of Circle of Life and a very similar sunrise.

Dieter (2006) (TV Movie) ​​​​​​​Short parody of the Birth-scene of Simba in it

Jekyll: Episode #1.1 (2007) (TV Episode) Hyde jokes about

They Can't Help it If They're Cute, They're Just Drawn That Way (2007) (Video) ​​​​​​​Spoofed in "The Tiger Prince" clip

Rick & Steve the Happiest Gay Couple in All the World: It's Raining Pussy (2007) (TV Episode) Pussy watches a movie which resembles the Lion King, but with Mufasa killing Rafiki.

Drawn Together: Lost in Parking Space: Part Two (2007) (TV Episode) The song and the scene that Xandir and the hobos performed were similar to the Hakuna Matata song and scene.

American Dad!: The Most Adequate Christmas Ever (2007) (TV Episode) A spoof of Rafiki is shown helping Francine to give birth and then marking the baby's forehead

Catcher: Cat City 2 (2007) in a small visual joke the Pride Rock can be seen in the jungle

The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie (2008) The plot of the movie involves the villain being the brother of a king and planning to kill the king to be ruler.

Be Kind Rewind (2008) It is one of the "sweded" movies. Also, video case is shown.

Modern Family: Pilot (2009) (TV Episode) Cameron stages the presentation of his and Mitchell's baby like in The Lion King.

Nostalgia Critic: Congo (2009) (TV Episode) Opening theme spoofed.

Nostalgia Critic: Zeus and Roxanne (2010) (TV Episode) Critic sings a parody of the famous opening chant in "Circle of Life"

The Simpsons: Angry Dad: The Movie (2011) (TV Episode) A "The Lyin' King" poster hangs at the Nickel 'n' Dime Animation Studio office.

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.3 (2011) (TV Episode) Jay Leno shows a fake Chinese bootleg version of the film during the monologue

A.N.T. Farm: You're the One That I WANT (2012) (TV Episode) Lexi's play The Lexi King is a parody of this movie

Phineas and Ferb: Where's Perry? Part I (2012) (TV Episode) The opening sunrise scene is spoofed during the "Savannah" song

Brickleberry: Squabbits (2012) (TV Episode) when Woody raises the squabbit up in his hands as the African music plays

Twisted: The Untold Story of a Royal Vizier (2013) (TV Movie) Scar shows up.

Family Guy: Peter Problems (2014) (TV Episode) ​​​​​​​In cutaway gag

Adventure Time: Billy's Bucket List (2014) (TV Episode) ​​​​​​​Finn's vision of Billy parodies Simba's vision of Mufasa from this movie.

Sanders Shorts: A Signal is Born (2014) (TV Episode) ​​​​​​​Looking for signal to his phone, Thomas climbs a rock and rises his phone to the sky in the same fashion Rafiki rises Simba at the beginning of the movie, while 'Circle of Life' plays in the background.

Rude Tube: Bad Ass Beasts (2014) (TV Episode) ​​​​​​​Spoof scene.

Robot Chicken: The Robot Chicken Lots of Holidays (But Don't Worry Christmas Is Still in There So Pull the Stick Out of Your Ass Fox News) Special (2014) (TV Episode) Bambi's mother appears in the sky like Mufasa

The Simpsons: 'Cue Detective (2015) (TV Episode) Hobo appears to Homer in a cloud

The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar (2015) (TV Movie) A gazelle stampede occurs

Adam Ruins Everything: Adam Ruins Summer Fun (2015) (TV Episode) Characters and animation spoofed while explaining the public domain.

The Brothers Grimsby (2016) Hakuna Matata, a Swahili phrase, and the name of a song from this movie, and the recurring catchphrase of Timon and Pumbaa from the same film, is mentioned by Nobby during the elephant vagina sequence in South Africa

JonTron: Disney Bootlegs (2016) (TV Episode) Jon sings "Oh my God" to the tune of "Circle of Life" as he saw a digital Simba hang himself.

Sanders Sides: Accepting Anxiety Part 1: Excepting Anxiety (2017) (TV Episode) Patton always uses the word "adultery" instead of "adulthood", and when Thomas is about to tell him the real meaning of the word Patton is using, Roman suddenly screams "Wait, Pumba, not in front of the kids".

SuperMarioGlitchy4: SMG4: The Movie Audition (2017) (TV Episode) Parodied

Ask Orange: The Circle of Knife! (2018) (TV Episode) Orange and Pear do a parody of "The Circle of Life" called "The Circle of Knife".

Teen Titans GO! To the Movies (2018) ​​​​​​​Robin's dream sequence parodies the "Circle of Life" sequence.

How It Should Have Ended: How the Lion King Should Have Ended (2019) (TV Episode) How 'the Lion King' Should Have Ended

Ask Orange: Who Cut the Cheese?! (2019) (TV Episode) Orange does a parody of this movie.

There's Something About Movies: Episode #2.4 (2019) (TV Episode) The scene of Simba and Nala's reunion is spoofed by Jennifer and Tom.

Arctic Dogs (2019) SPOILER: The defeated Otto and the Puffins meet one last time, but the Puffins fly away so the villagers can package him away.

Sabri Maranan: Silvan? (2020) (TV Episode) Silvan lifts the baby to the music of the circle of life

Les Kassos: Alladech/Le Roi Fion (2020) (TV Episode) The Le Roi Fion skit is a parody of this movie.

Sanders Shorts: 2020 Disney Songs... (2020) (TV Episode) Thomas sings a parody version of the song "Hakuna Matata"