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The Lion King (2019) Airs in German Primetime on Kabel Eins

The broadcast renews attention to Jon Favreau’s photorealistic remake, a $1.66 billion hit now available on Disney+.

Overview

  • Kabel Eins showed the 2019 remake on August 20 at 20:15 in a primetime slot.
  • Directed by Jon Favreau, the film employs photorealistic CGI and was nominated for the Oscar for Best Visual Effects.
  • The star voice cast includes Donald Glover as Simba and Beyoncé as Nala.
  • The film grossed about $1.66 billion worldwide, placing it among the top all-time box-office performers.
  • It is streaming on Disney+, with reception marked by praise for visuals and concerns over emotional expressiveness, reflected in Rotten Tomatoes scores (critics 52%, audience 88%) and an IMDb rating cited at 6.8/10.