The Lion King the film of the same name which was released on July 11 , 2019 by Walt Disney Records .
Background [ ] On September 28 , 2016 , it was announced that Jon Favreau would direct a remake of Disney's The Lion King Elton John and Tim Rice . On November 1 , 2017 , it was announced that the original film's composer, Hans Zimmer , who composed additional music for Favreau's Iron Man , would return to score the film. Zimmer initially hesitated to return for the remake, arguing that "[he has] worked very hard to not ruin things through improvement", however, he agreed to compose the remake after performing the original film's score in a concert, saying that he "suddenly realized what [his] place in this new version was: to try a big experiment and use my band and orchestra, go back to Africa , work with Lebo M and the chorus and extraordinary musicians from all over the world, and really make this a performance". Zimmer treated his work on the remake similar to his work on the original film, stating that "[He is] doing this strictly for the people for whom it means something. [He is] working [his] musicians to the bone because [he] wants to get that performance. [He wanted] to smell sweat and blood in [the] studio". However, he also had a different approach to the score than in the original film, trying to "rehearse and record the score like a live concert performance".
On November 28 , 2017 , it was reported that Elton John had signed onto the project to rework his musical compositions from the original film before retiring. The following day, it was reported that Beyoncé would assist John in the soundtrack's re-work. On February 18 , 2018 , it was reported that four songs from the original film would be included: "Circle of Life ", "I Just Can't Wait to Be King ", "Hakuna Matata ", and "Can You Feel the Love Tonight ", the latter being performed by Beyoncé, Donald Glover , Seth Rogen , and Billy Eichner .
Track listing [ ] Circle of Life/Nants' Ingonyama - Lindiwe Mkhize and Lebo M Life's Not Fair - Hans Zimmer Rafiki's Fireflies - Hans Zimmer I Just Can't Wait to Be King - JD McCrary , Shahadi Wright Joseph , and John Oliver Elephant Graveyard - Hans Zimmer Be Prepared - Chiwetel Ejiofor Stampede - Hans Zimmer Scar Takes the Throne - Hans Zimmer Hakuna Matata - Billy Eichner , Seth Rogen , JD McCrary , and Donald Glover Simba is Alive! - Hans Zimmer The Lion Sleeps Tonight - Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen (written by Luigi Creatore, Hugo Peretti, George David Weiss, and Solomon Linda)Can You Feel the Love Tonight - Beyoncé , Donald Glover, Billy Eichner, and Seth RogenReflections of Mufasa - Hans Zimmer Spirit - Beyoncé Battle for Pride Rock - Hans Zimmer Remember - Hans Zimmer Never Too Late - Elton John He Lives in You - Lebo Mo (written by Mark Mancina , Jay Rifkin, and Lebo Mo)Mbube - Lebo Mo (written by Solomon Linda)
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Characters
The Lion King: Simba Nala Mufasa Scar Rafiki Timon Pumbaa Zazu Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed Sarabi Sarafina The Pridelanders Pride Animals Hyena Clan Wildebeests Mole Vultures Grubs The Lion King II: Simba's Pride: Kiara Kovu Zira Vitani Nuka Outsiders Crocodiles The Lion King 1½: Ma Uncle Max Meerkat Colony Timon & Pumbaa: The Native Chief The Three Natives Mother Gorilla Fronk Fegnugen Monti Baampu Nobi Fred Quint The Woodpecker Bruce Stinky Ralph and Eddie Teds Savage Lion Bartholomew The Tarsier Toucan Dan Vulture Police Ned Nefu Rabbit Uncle Boaris Uncle Ernie Boss Beaver Boy Beaver Lester the Whale The Tigress Jackal The Cobra Speedy the Snail Smolder the Bear Little Jimmy Irwin El Toro Count Down Mr. Pig Wolverine Jumbo Jumbo the Elephant Cheetato and Cheetata Martin Partin Rita Book Chef Claude Captain Bloodbeard Cisco Pig Cisco Pig's Gang Dr. Cagliostro Torgo The Meerkat Angel Wonderful Rhino of Laws Pumbaa Jr. Dr. Happy Leslie Lambeau Mr. Buttons Sharla Warthog Sounder Herman Lara Mel Claudius Bahuka Tutan Pharaoh Genie Madame Credenza Duke Meerkat Tatiana Mother Eagle Baby Earl King Leopold Princess Claudia Sigmund and Lloyd Heimlich and Schnitzel Mad Dog McGraw, Billy the Goat, and Three-fingered Jackelope Dr. Exeter Sal Mander Jungle Inspector Bigfoot Pimon and Tumbaa The Lion Guard: Kion Bunga Fuli Beshte Ono Tiifu Zuri Janja Cheezi Chungu Janja's Clan Mzingo Mzingo's Parliament Mwoga Makuu Makuu's Float Pua Basi Basi's Pod Ushari Jasiri Madoa Tunu and Wema Jasiri's Clan Thurston Mbeya Porcupine Brothers Ma Tembo Zito Aminifu Reirei Goigoi Dogo Dogo's Brothers Kijana Reirei's Pack Twiga Juhudi Shingo Muhanga and Muhangus Tamaa Nala's Father Swala Muhimu Hamu Ajabu Makucha Makucha's Leap Makucha's Army Fahari Jiona Mjomba Ogpoa Haya Laini Badili Mbuni Mapigano Mtoto Gumba Kambuni Kwato Shauku Nne Tano Vuruga Vuruga Young Rhino Lioness Majinuni and Hafifu King Sokwe Hadithi Big Baboon Bupu Boboka Chura Kifaru Mwenzi Uroho Mwizi Kulinda Ona Mpishi Makini Shupavu Waza Njano Kiburi Tamka Nduli Kiburi's Float Chama • Kenge Dhahabu Hodari Starehe Raha Nyuni Sumu Kongwe Kinyonga Kuchimba Shujaa Anga Strange Lion Strange Cobra The Fastest The Strongest The Bravest The Keenest of Sight Yuki Hitashi Kimyo and Nabasu Domog Dughi Bogino Chuluun Pãgala Krud'dha Lumba-Lumba Old Civet Ora Komodo Dragon Fikiri Kitendo Tupp Azaad Flamingo Girls Flamingo Girls' Flamboyance Tenuk Tompok Seisou Bambun Mouse Deer Mama Binturong Smun Yun Mibu Nirmala Rani Baliyo Surak Janna Ullu Sãhasí Ãnanda Binga Tangaagim Pinguino Cek and Rama Tsah and Sasem Astuto Varya Feliks, Pasha, and Polina Heng Heng Kely Kely's Troop Askari Shabaha Kasi Imara Tazama Printed Media: Uru Ahadi Kopa Boma Zuzu Joka Lulu Deleted: Diku Baasho Iggy Herr Rhino Kwashi Bhati Mheetu Banagi Daabi Dwala Naanda Remake: Simba Nala Mufasa Scar Rafiki Timon Pumbaa Zazu Shenzi, Kamari, and Azizi Sarabi Sarafina Kiara Dembe Mufasa: The Lion King: Kiros Outsiders Eshe Obasi Masego Afia Junia Amara Akua Ajarry Chigaru Mosi Inaki Azibo Mobo Shaju Obasi's Pride Zala Musical: Simba Mufasa Scar Nala Refiki Zazu Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed Timon Miscellaneous: Zawadi Kiume Kibibi Nakawa
