The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl

This documentary and music film centers on an immersive concert held at the Hollywood Bowl to commemorate 30 years of The Lion King. The event explores the progression of the franchise, highlighting the original 1994 animated movie, the Tony Award winning stage musical, and the live action adaptations released in 2019 and 2024. The production focuses on the music and characters that contributed to the series becoming a global success.

Directed by Paul Dugdale, this project is the 17th of 26 films in his career. It follows his work on Wicked: One Wonderful Night and precedes Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert. The film was produced by Siena Castillo and created by several companies, including Disney Concerts, Fulwell 73 Productions, AMP Worldwide, and Live Nation Hewitt Silva. The cast features several performers appearing as themselves, including Jennifer Hudson, Nathan Lane, Jeremy Irons, Ernie Sabella, Billy Eichner, and Jason Weaver.

Released on February 6, 2025, the film has a runtime of 68 minutes. Audience reception is consistent across platforms, with a rating of 7.3/10 on IMDb based on 494 votes and an identical rating of 7.3/10 on TMDB from 23 votes.