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Lion

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The extraordinary true story of a lion cub named Kio on his epic journey to become a king. Filmed over four years, this sweeping saga of family, hope and courage follows Kio as he grows from a vulnerable cub into a powerful leader. Along the way, he faces loss, exile and fierce rivals in a fight to survive. Combining cinematic storytelling with groundbreaking natural history filmmaking, this series captures the complete coming-of-age story of a lion — and the remarkable making of a king.
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Limited Series 100% Aug 2026 Details

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O.J. Lynch

Narrator

Jon Favreau

Executive Producer

Michael Gunton

Executive Producer

Hans Zimmer

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Synopsis The extraordinary true story of a lion cub named Kio on his epic journey to become a king. Filmed over four years, this sweeping saga of family, hope and courage follows Kio as he grows from a vulnerable cub into a powerful leader. Along the way, he faces loss, exile and fierce rivals in a fight to survive. Combining cinematic storytelling with groundbreaking natural history filmmaking, this series captures the complete coming-of-age story of a lion — and the remarkable making of a king.
Executive Producer
Jon Favreau, Michael Gunton
Network
National Geographic
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Documentary, Nature
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 19, 2026
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