Home video releases of The Lion King .
US/Canadian releases [ ]
Cover
Released
Notes
VHS
March 3 , 1995
Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection Release
Bonus Features:
March 3, 1995
Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection Release (Deluxe Edition)
Bonus Features: (on bonus VHS)
October 7 , 2003
Platinum Edition Release
Bonus Features:
Laserdisc
September 20, 1995
Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection Release
Trailer: Broadway
September 20 , 1995
Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection Release (Deluxe Edition)Bonus Features:
Side One
Trailer: Broadway
Sides Five and Six
"The Making of The Lion King " (Only Extra on Side Five)
"History and Development of The Lion King Story"
Sequence Breakdown and Storyboards Introduction
Storyboard Pitch: The Reflecting Pool/Mufasa's Ghost
Storyboard Sequences
Storyboard to Film Comparison: Circle of Life
Music
Character Design (with Introduction)
Sides Seven and Eight
Side Seven
Preliminary Designs and Early Concepts
Early Concepts
Art Design, Layouts, and Backgrounds
Side Eight
Animation
Analog Left: Audio Commentary by Randy Fullmer
Analog Right: Isolated Dialogue and Effects Track
"Computer Animation"
Publicity and International Versions
DVD
October 7, 2003
Platinum Edition Release
Disc 1:
Bonus Features:
Grasslands
Tree of Life
Jungle
"Timon's Grab-a-Grub"
"Pumbaa's Sound Sensations"
Elephant Graveyard
Deleted Scenes and Abandoned Concepts
Trailer: Broadway (Digitally Mastered Variant)
Film/Audio Options (Special Edition):
5.1 Disney Enhanced Home Theater Mix
English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
French Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
Film/Audio Options (Original Theatrical):
5.1 Disney Enhanced Home Theater Mix
English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
French Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
Audio Commentary by Don Hahn , Rob Minkoff , and Roger Allers
Captions:
English For The Hearing Impaired
Disc 2:
Countries (Each includes a Multi-Language Reel^, International Release, Stage Musical Publicity, International Soundtrack Covers and International Large Format Release Publicity):
Asia
"Leaps of Fantasy"
"Multi-Language Reel
"International Release"
Africa
"Music: African Influence"
"Audio Sequel"
Lions
Meerkats
Warthogs
Hyenas
"Production Research Trip"
Character Design
"Art: African Influence"
"Multi-Language Reel
Hakuna Matata Music Video by Elton John
"International Release"
Film Character Design
Australia
Europe
"Landmark Songwriting"
Music Videos by Elton John
Can You Feel the Love Tonight
Circle of Life
North America
Burbank
"Disney and Animals"
"DVD Sound Design"^
"Reflections"
Orlando
Animal Kingdom Park
Animal Kingdom Lodge
New York
"Musical Origins"
"Screen to Stage"
"Musical Texture"
"Setting the Stage"
"Leaps of Fantasy"
Glendale
"Production Design"
"Storyboard Process"
"Computer Animation"
Storyboard to Film Comparison+^
Early Concepts
Timon and Pumbaa Find Simba+^
Simba's Presentation+^
Abandoned Scene: Warthog Rhapsody+^
Early Presentation Reel^
Character Design
Art Design Galleries
South America
Film Categories (Many are repeats from the countries with some taken away. Inner category breakdowns featured in both are included here):
Story
"Story Origins"+^
"Timeless Themes"+^
"The Story Comes to Life"+^
Film
"Origins"+^
"Production Research Trip"+^
"Art: African Influence"+^
"Reflections"+^
"Storyboard Process"+^
"Production Design"
Character Design
Mufasa+^
Simba+^
Scar+^
Rafiki+^
Timon and Pumbaa+^
Zazu+^
Hyenas+^
"Computer Animation"+^
Film Character Design Galleries
Stage
"Musical Origins"+^
"Screen to Stage"+^
"Musical Texture"+^
"Setting the Stage"+^
"Leaps of Fantasy"+^
Stage Musical Publicity Gallery
"Timon and Pumbaa's Virtual Safari"
Music
"Music Inspiration"+^
"Landmark Songwriting"+^
"Orchestral Color"+^
"Scoring Emotion"+^
Music: African Influence+^
"Audio Sequel"
"Full Circle"+^
Music Videos
Can You Feel the Love Tonight ^
Hakuna Matata
Circle of Life +^
Animals (with Introduction)
Lions^
Meerkats^
Warthogs^
Hyenas^
"Disney and Animals"^
+= Denotates if it is in the Blu-ray's Virtual Vault for the 2011 Diamond Edition release ^= Denotates if it is on Digital for the 2017 Signature Collection Blu-ray release
December 7 , 2004
Released as part of the Walt Disney Platinum Editions collection. Includes same discs as above plus The Lion King II: Simba's Pride and The Lion King 1½
November 15 , 2011
Diamond Edition ReleaseBonus Features:
"The Lion King : A Memoir"
August 29 , 2017
Signature Collection Release
March 2 , 2021
2-Movie Collection with The Lion King (2019)
Blu-ray
(Blu-ray packaging) (DVD packaging)
October 4 , 2011
Diamond Edition ReleaseBonus Features:
Audio Commentary by Don Hahn , Rob Minkoff , and Roger Allers
Disney Second Screen
Sing Along Mode
Bloopers and Outtakes (animated shorts)
Backstage Disney: Diamond Edition
"Pride of The Lion King "^
"The Lion King : A Memoir"^
Deleted and Alternate Scenes
Zazu Flatters Mufasa
King of the Wild
Scar Wants Nala As His Queen
Simba and Nala Reunited
Zazu Flatters Scar
Music and More
Interactive Art Gallery
Character Design
Visual Development
Storyboards
Layouts and Backgrounds
Disney's Virtual Vault
^= Denotates if its on Digital for the 2017 Signature Collection Blu-ray release
October 4, 2011
Diamond Edition 3D Release Includes the same discs as above
August 29, 2017
Signature Collection ReleaseBonus Features:
Sing-Along Version
Audio Commentary by Don Hahn , Rob Minkoff , and Roger Allers
"Visualizing a Villain"
"The Recording Sessions"
Inside the Story Room
Circle of Life
Simba & Nala
Simba Takes Nala Out to Play
Hakuna Matata
Rafiki and Reflecting Pool
"Nathan and Matthew: The Extended Lion King Conservation"
Bloopers and Outtakes (animated shorts)
The Morning Report
Deleted and Alternate Scenes
Zazu Flatters Mufasa
King of the Wild
Scar Wants Nala As His Queen
Simba and Nala Reunited
Zazu Flatters Scar
Disney Song Selection
Classic Bonus Preview
December 4 , 2018
Signature Collection 4K Ultra-HD Blu-ray "Ultimate Collector's Edition" Release
March 2, 2021
2-Movie Collection with The Lion King (2019)
October 17, 2023
"Disney100" Release
International releases [ ]
UK/Ireland [ ]
Cover
Released
Notes
VHS
September 18, 1995
Bonus Features:
March 18, 1996
Special Widescreen Edition
October 20, 2003
Bonus Features
DVD
(DVD) (Gift Set)
October 20, 2003
Also available as a limited edition gift set with:
Pull-Out Theatre
6 Character Figurines
Penguin Story Book
"2-Disc Special Edition" release
Disc 1:
Bonus Features:
Grasslands
"The Making of The Morning Report
Personality Profile Game
Tree of Life
Circle of Life Music Video by Disney Channel Circle of Stars
"The Making of the Music Video"
Sing-Along Track
Jungle
"Timon's Grab-a-Grub"
"Pumbaa's Sound Sensations"
Elephant Graveyard
Deleted Scenes and Abandoned Concepts
Bug Football
Hakuna Matata
Can You Feel the Love Tonight
Trailer: Broadway (Digitally Mastered Variant)
Languages (Special Edition):
English 5.1 Disney Enhanced Home Theater Mix
English
עִברִית
Languages (Original Theatrical):
English 5.1 Disney Enhanced Home Theater Mix
English
עִברִית
Audio Commentary by Don Hahn, Rob Minkoff, and Roger Allers
Subtitles:
English
English For The Hearing Impaired
עִברִית
Disc 2:
Countries (Each includes a Multi-Language Reel, International Release, Stage Musical Publicity, International Soundtrack Covers, and International Large Format Release Publicity):
Asia
"Leaps of Fantasy"
"Multi-Language Reel
"International Release"
Africa
"Music: African Influence"
"Audio Sequel"
Lions
Meerkats
Warthogs
Hyenas
"Production Research Trip"
Character Design
"Art: African Influence"
"Multi-Language Reel
Hakuna Matata Music Video by Elton John
"International Release"
Film Character Design
Australia
Europe
"Landmark Songwriting"
Music Videos by Elton John
Can You Feel the Love Tonight
Circle of Life
North America
Burbank
"Disney and Animals"
"DVD Sound Design"
"Reflections"
Orlando
Animal Kingdom Park
Animal Kingdom Lodge
New York
"Musical Origins"
"Screen to Stage"
"Musical Texture"
"Setting the Stage"
"Leaps of Fantasy"
Glendale
"Production Design"
"Storyboard Process"
"Computer Animation"
Storyboard to Film Comparison
Early Concepts
Timon and Pumbaa Find Simba
Simba's Presentation
Abandoned Scene: Warthog Rhapsody
Early Presentation Reel
Character Design
Art Design Galleries
South America
Film Categories (Many are repeats from the countries with some taken away. Inner category breakdowns featured in both are included here):
Story
"Story Origins"
"Timeless Themes"
"The Story Comes to Life"
Film
"Origins"
"Production Research Trip"
"Art: African Influence"
"Reflections"
"Storyboard Process"
"Production Design"
Character Design
Mufasa
Simba
Scar
Rafiki
Timon and Pumbaa
Zazu
Hyenas
"Computer Animation"
Film Character Design Galleries
Stage
"Musical Origins"
"Screen to Stage"
"Musical Texture"
"Setting the Stage"
"Leaps of Fantasy"
Stage Musical Publicity Gallery
"Timon and Pumbaa's Virtual Safari"
Music
"Music Inspiration"
"Landmark Songwriting"
"Orchestral Color"
"Scoring Emotion"
Music: African Influence
"Audio Sequel"
"Full Circle"
Music Videos
Can You Feel the Love Tonight
Hakuna Matata
Circle of Life
Animals (with Introduction)
Lions
Meerkats
Warthogs
Hyenas
"Disney and Animals"
June 28, 2004
Same as 2003 release
November 7, 2011
November 7, 2011
The Lion King: All 3 Movies box set
Same as 2011 release
September 29, 2014
Also available with a limited edition artwork sleeve
Same as 2011 release
November 10, 2014
Disney Classics: Volume 3 box set
Same as 2011 release
November 10, 2014
The Lion King: All 3 Movies box set
Same as 2011 release
December 3, 2018
55 Disney Classics Box Set Same as 2011 release
Blu-ray
November 7 , 2011
Double Play contains Blu-ray and DVD
November 7, 2011
Blu-ray 3D contains Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray 2D and Digital Copy
December 8, 2014
Zavvi Exclusive
November 27, 2017
Tesco Big Sleeve Exclusive
December 3, 2018
4K Ultra HD
Australia/New Zealand [ ]
Cover
Released
Notes
VHS
October 5, 1995
The text on the cassette labels are red instead of the usual blue used on Australian releases.
February 25, 2004
Bonus Feature: Can You Feel the Love Tonight Music Video by Elton John
DVD
February 25, 2004
"2-Disc Special Edition" release
Disc 1:
Bonus Features:
Grasslands
"The Making of The Morning Report
Personality Profile Game
Tree of Life
Circle of Life Music Video by Disney Channel Circle of Stars
"The Making of the Music Video"
Sing-Along Track
Jungle
"Timon's Grab-a-Grub"
"Pumbaa's Sound Sensations"
Elephant Graveyard
Deleted Scenes and Abandoned Concepts
Bug Football
Hakuna Matata
Can You Feel the Love Tonight
Trailer: Broadway (Digitally Mastered Variant)
Languages (Special Edition):
English 5.1 Disney Enhanced Home Theater Mix
English
עִברִית
Languages (Original Theatrical):
English 5.1 Disney Enhanced Home Theater Mix
English
עִברִית
Audio Commentary by Don Hahn, Rob Minkoff, and Roger Allers
Subtitles:
English
English For The Hearing Impaired
עִברִית
Disc 2:
Countries (Each includes a Multi-Language Reel, International Release, Stage Musical Publicity, International Soundtrack Covers, and International Large Format Release Publicity):
Asia
"Leaps of Fantasy"
"Multi-Language Reel
"International Release"
Africa
"Music: African Influence"
"Audio Sequel"
Lions
Meerkats
Warthogs
Hyenas
"Production Research Trip"
Character Design
"Art: African Influence"
"Multi-Language Reel
Hakuna Matata Music Video by Elton John
"International Release"
Film Character Design
Australia
Europe
"Landmark Songwriting"
Music Videos by Elton John
Can You Feel the Love Tonight
Circle of Life
North America
Burbank
"Disney and Animals"
"DVD Sound Design"
"Reflections"
Orlando
Animal Kingdom Park
Animal Kingdom Lodge
New York
"Musical Origins"
"Screen to Stage"
"Musical Texture"
"Setting the Stage"
"Leaps of Fantasy"
Glendale
"Production Design"
"Storyboard Process"
"Computer Animation"
Storyboard to Film Comparison
Early Concepts
Timon and Pumbaa Find Simba
Simba's Presentation
Abandoned Scene: Warthog Rhapsody
Early Presentation Reel
Character Design
Art Design Galleries
South America
Film Categories (Many are repeats from the countries with some taken away. Inner category breakdowns featured in both are included here):
Story
"Story Origins"
"Timeless Themes"
"The Story Comes to Life"
Film
"Origins"
"Production Research Trip"
"Art: African Influence"
"Reflections"
"Storyboard Process"
"Production Design"
Character Design
Mufasa
Simba
Scar
Rafiki
Timon and Pumbaa
Zazu
Hyenas
"Computer Animation"
Film Character Design Galleries
Stage
"Musical Origins"
"Screen to Stage"
"Musical Texture"
"Setting the Stage"
"Leaps of Fantasy"
Stage Musical Publicity Gallery
"Timon and Pumbaa's Virtual Safari"
Music
"Music Inspiration"
"Landmark Songwriting"
"Orchestral Color"
"Scoring Emotion"
Music: African Influence
"Audio Sequel"
"Full Circle"
Music Videos
Can You Feel the Love Tonight
Hakuna Matata
Circle of Life
Animals (with Introduction)
Lions
Meerkats
Warthogs
Hyenas
"Disney and Animals"
November 10, 2004
The Lion King Trilogy release
Same as 2004 release
October 12, 2011
October 12, 2011
The Lion King Trilogy
June 24, 2015
September 21, 2016
Disney Classics release
Same as 2011 Release
Blu-ray
October 12, 2011
Blu-Ray and DVD Combo
October 12, 2011
Blu-Ray 3D, Blu-Ray 2D, and Digital Copy Combo
October 12, 2011
Big W Limited Edition with Pillow Case
October 12, 2011
The Lion King Trilogy
June 24, 2015
June 24, 2015
Blu-Ray 3D release
December 11, 2018
4K Ultra HD and Blu-Ray Combo Blu-ray same as 2011 release
Miscellaneous [ ]
Cover
Format
Released
Notes
Germany
VHS
1995
France
VHS
October 20, 1995
DVD
October 15, 2003
"Edition Collector - 2 DVD" release
DVD
Les Méchants limited edition artwork sleeve
Blu-ray
August 24, 2011
Special Edition
Italy
VHS
October 1995
Spain
VHS
1995
Portugal
VHS
1995
Poland
VHS
1995
Netherlands
VHS
1995
Japan
DVD
October 8, 2011
Special Edition release
Blu-ray
December 2, 2015
Walt Disney Diamond Editions /MovieNEX release
Blu-ray
March 17, 2017
The Lion King Trilogy MovieNEX release
Greece
VHS
1995
Egypt
VHS
1995
Mexico
VHS
1995
DVD
October 23, 2015
Disney Classics release
DVD
October 23, 2015 April 24, 2017
50 Disney Classics Box Set
Brazil
VHS
1995
DVD
September 20, 2017
25 Disney Classics Box Set
Argentina
VHS
1995
Chile
VHS
1995
South Africa
VHS
1995
Gallery [ ]
Trivia [ ]
The 1995 and 2003 home video releases use the 1990 Walt Disney Pictures logo.
Beginning with the 2011 DVD and Blu-ray releases, the 1990 Walt Disney Pictures logo was replaced by the 2006 Walt Disney Pictures logo (and the Walt Disney Animation Studios logo for the 3D version). In the 2018 4K UHD release, the 2011 Walt Disney Pictures logo was used. In addition, the animal noises at the very beginning of the film (as was the case in the 1995 and 2003 releases) have been cut out.
The 1995 VHS release of The Lion King is the best-selling VHS release of all time, selling over 32 million copies.[1]
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