The Lion Guard (2016)

Kion, son of Simba, leads a fearless team of animals on a mission to protect the Pride Lands in this beloved Disney Junior animated adventure.

The Lion Guard - Series Information

  • Original Title: The Lion Guard
  • First Air Year: 2016
  • Last Air Year: 2019
  • Created by: Ford Riley
  • Type: TV Series
  • Genres: Kids, Animation
  • Content Rating (US): TV-G
  • Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 23 minutes
  • Number of Seasons: 3
  • Number of Episodes: 75
  • Status: Ended
  • Original Language: English
  • Spoken Languages: English
  • First Air Date: January 15, 2016 (United States - TV-Y), January 15, 2016 (Canada - G), January 15, 2016 (Germany - 0), January 15, 2016 (India - U), January 15, 2016 (Australia - G), January 15, 2016 (Brazil - L), January 15, 2016 (Mexico - AA), January 15, 2016 (Italy - T), January 15, 2016 (South Korea - ALL)
  • Networks: Disney Junior, Disney Channel
  • Production Companies: Disney Television Animation, Mercury Filmworks, Disney Junior, Lioness Productions
  • Production Countries: United States of America
  • Alternative Titles: A guarda do Leão (BR), 铁卫雄狮 (CN), Львиная Гвардия (RU), Die Garde der Löwen (DE), Η Φρουρά των Λιονταριών (GR), Løvernes Garde (DK), 小状王守衛隊 (HK), מלך האריות: משמר האריות (IL)

The Lion Guard - Plot

Simba's son, Kion, assembles a group of animals to protect the Pride Lands, known as the Lion Guard.

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The Lion Guard - Cast & Crew

Creator(s)

  • Ford Riley

Main Cast

  • Dusan Brown
  • Joshua Rush
  • Max Charles
  • Atticus Shaffer
  • Diamond White
  • Peyton Elizabeth Lee
  • Maia Mitchell
  • Sarah Hyland
  • Kevin Schon
  • Rob Lowe

Writers

  • Ford Riley
  • John Loy
  • Jack Monaco

The Lion Guard - FAQs

Where can you stream The Lion Guard online?

The Lion Guard is available to stream on Disney Plus and fuboTV, and can also be watched via DisneyNOW. Digital purchase and rental options are available on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home for viewers who prefer to buy individual episodes or seasons.

Is The Lion Guard a sequel to The Lion King?

Yes, The Lion Guard is set in the world of The Lion King and functions as a continuation of that story. It follows Kion, the second-born cub of Simba and Nala, and features returning characters such as Simba, voiced by Rob Lowe, and Nala, voiced by Gabrielle Union.

Who are the main voice actors in The Lion Guard?

The main voice cast includes Max Charles as Kion, Dusan Brown as Beshte, Joshua Rush as Bunga, Atticus Shaffer as Ono, and Diamond White as Fuli. Rob Lowe voices Simba, Gabrielle Union voices Nala, and Gary Anthony Williams voices Mufasa throughout the series.

How many seasons and episodes does The Lion Guard have?

The Lion Guard ran for 3 seasons and a total of 75 episodes. Season 1 contained 26 episodes, Season 2 expanded to 30 episodes, and Season 3 concluded the series with 19 episodes. The show aired from January 2016 through November 2019.

What is The Lion Guard about?

The Lion Guard centers on Kion, the young son of Simba, who is chosen to lead a team of animals called the Lion Guard tasked with protecting the Pride Lands. Each member is selected for a special trait — bravest, fastest, strongest, keenest of sight, and fiercest — as they defend their home from threats.

Is The Lion Guard appropriate for young children?

The Lion Guard carries a TV-G content rating in the United States, making it suitable for all audiences including very young children. The series was produced for Disney Junior and emphasizes themes of teamwork, courage, and friendship, with mild animated conflict and no mature content.

Who created The Lion Guard series?

The Lion Guard was created by Ford Riley, who also served as a writer on the series alongside John Loy and Jack Monaco. The show was produced by Disney Television Animation, Mercury Filmworks, Disney Junior, and Lioness Productions, and originally aired on Disney Junior and Disney Channel.

Did The Lion Guard end or is it still running?

The Lion Guard has ended. The series concluded in 2019 after three seasons and 75 episodes. The show is no longer in production. Fans of the franchise can revisit all episodes through streaming platforms such as Disney Plus, where the complete series remains available.

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