Set in the African savannah, the film follows Kion as he assembles the members of the 'Lion Guard'. Throughout the film, the diverse team of young animals will learn how to utilize each of their unique abilities to solve problems and accomplish tasks to maintain balance within the Circle of Life, while also introducing viewers to the vast array of animals that populate the prodigious African landscape.
Score
Beau Black's Afro-pop bops slap harder than they should.
Practical Effects
2D animation style honoring 1994 classic's warmth.
Writing
Bunga's chaotic one-liners steal every scene.
Director
Howy Parkins
Max Charles
Kion (voice)
Joshua Rush
Bunga (voice)
Madison Pettis
Zuri (voice)
Andrew Kishino
Janja (voice)
Rob Lowe
Simba (voice)
Gabrielle Union
Nala (voice)
Eden Riegel
Kiara (voice)
Khary Payton
Rafiki (voice)
Ernie Sabella
Pumbaa (voice)
James Earl Jones
Mufasa (voice)
Kevin Schon
Timon (voice) / Chungu (voice)
Jeff Bennett
Zazu (voice)
Diamond White
Fuli (voice)
Dusan Brown
Beshte (voice)
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