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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Timeline Highlights ( To Fictional )

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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