June 2025 – Disney Animation Studios has just unveiled the official teaser trailer for KION: The King Lion 3, the third chapter in the beloved Lion Guard saga, set to hit theaters worldwide in summer 2026.
Set several years after the events of The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar, this new animated epic follows a mature and battle-tested Kion, son of Simba and leader of the Lion Guard, as he prepares to take on a new destiny—not just as a protector of the Pride Lands, but as the future king.
🦁 Teaser Trailer Highlights:
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A sweeping opening shot of the Pride Lands under a starry night sky.
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Kion standing atop Pride Rock, older and wiser, his mane fully grown.
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A cryptic warning from Rafiki: “The storm is coming from within…”
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Glimpses of new animal kingdoms, mysterious allies, and a fearsome new threat rising in the Outlands.
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A dramatic final shot: Kion letting out a thunderous roar, the screen going black with the words: “A King Will Rise.”
🎬 About the Film
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Directed by: Rob Edwards
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Written by: Irene Mecchi & Jonathan Roberts
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Music by: Hans Zimmer & Lebo M
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Produced by: Walt Disney Animation Studios
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Featuring Voices: Max Charles (Kion), Beyoncé (Queen Nala), Donald Glover (Simba), and introducing Zola Mashaba as Zuberi, a rogue lion prince.
📅 Release Date
KION: The King Lion 3 is scheduled for global theatrical release on July 10, 2026, with a Disney+ exclusive streaming release to follow in Fall 2026.
With powerful visuals, a stirring score, and an emotional story of legacy, growth, and leadership, this is not just another Lion King tale—it’s the beginning of a new reign.
“The roar returns… stronger than ever.” 🦁✨
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