The Lion King 1½

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Timon and Pumbaa hilariously reveal the untold story of how they met, their perspective on Simba’s journey, and their side of the Pride Lands' adventures—all with unexpected laughs, backstage antics, and unique insights that flip the classic tale!

The Lion King 1½ Trivia

In The Lion King 1½, what is the name of Timon's mother? (Expert)

#1: Ma

#2: Nana

#3: Rita

#4: Bella

In The Lion King 1½, what is the name of Timon's uncle? (Expert)

#1: Max

#2: Tony

#3: Frank

#4: Bob

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The Lion King 1½ Fun Facts

The Lion King 1½ is inspired by the timeless tale of Hamlet, but it's told from the perspective of Timon and Pumbaa, making it a parallel narrative to the original Lion King story.

The Lion King 1½ includes a humorous movie theater framing device where Timon and Pumbaa watch their own story unfold on the screen.

The Lion King 1½ Polls

Which character from The Lion King 1½ was your favorite?

Timon

Pumbaa

Simba

Rafiki

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What is your favorite song from The Lion King 1½?

Digga Tunnah

That's All I Need

Grazing in the Grass

Welcome to the Family

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Popular Characters

Timon

Pumbaa

Simba

Rafiki

Zazu

Nala

Mufasa

Timeline Highlights ( To Fictional )

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announcement

April 15, 2003

Announcement of The Lion King 1½

Walt Disney Pictures announces the production of The Lion King 1½, also known as The Lion King 3 in some regions, as a direct-to-video sequel to The Lion King.

production

June 2003

Production of The Lion King 1½

Production begins at Walt Disney Television Animation on The Lion King 1½, focusing on the story of Timon and Pumbaa from the perspective of the original Lion King timeline.

release

February 10, 2004

Release of The Lion King 1½

The Lion King 1½ is released direct-to-video on February 10, 2004, exploring a comedic retelling of The Lion King's story through the eyes of Timon and Pumbaa.

commercial

Mid 2004

The Lion King 1½ Home Video Sales Success

The Lion King 1½ achieves strong home video sales and becomes one of the top-selling direct-to-video releases of the year, solidifying its success for Disney.

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