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Filmed over four years, this ambitious natural history series follows the extraordinary true story of a lion cub named Kio on his epic journey to become a king. Facing loss, exile and fierce rivals, he must overcome extraordinary challenges in a relentless fight to survive and find his place in the wild.
Lion
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From “The Lion King” director Jon Favreau and BBC Studios executive producer Mike Gunton comes 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.
- Release Date:
- 2026
- Genre:
- Animals & Nature,
- Docuseries
- Rating:
- Starring:
- OJ Lynch
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