"The Lion King" (2019) is a live-action adaptation of Disney's animated classic from 1994. Directed by Jon Favreau, the film features photorealistic computer-generated imagery to bring the African savanna and its animal inhabitants to life. The story follows a young lion named Simba as he navigates the challenges of growing up and learns about responsibility and leadership after the death of his father, Mufasa. The film features a star-studded voice cast, including Donald Glover as Simba and Beyoncé as Nala. It also includes iconic songs from the original film, such as "Circle of Life" and "Hakuna Matata," along with new music by Elton John and Tim Rice. The movie explores themes of family, loss, and redemption.