Overview
- FandomWire cites a Daniel Richtman Patreon post claiming Disney is preparing another photorealistic entry in The Lion King franchise.
- Disney has not announced a new project, leaving the report unconfirmed at this stage.
- The five-film series has earned more than $3.3 billion, including about $1.66 billion for the 2019 release and roughly $723 million for 2024’s Mufasa.
- Coverage notes social-media pushback over franchise fatigue even as Mufasa ultimately posted a strong global total after a soft opening.
- Speculation ranges from a reimagining of The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride to an original story, with no plot details verified.