"The Lion King" is a 1994 animated musical about Simba, a young lion prince, who struggles to find his place in the world after the tragic death of his father, King Mufasa. Betrayed by his uncle Scar, Simba flees the Pride Lands but later returns to reclaim his throne, embracing his destiny as the rightful king. The story highlights themes of family, responsibility, and the circle of life.