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Limited Series – 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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Jon Favreau

Executive Producer

Michael Gunton

Executive Producer

Hans Zimmer

Original Music

Episodes

Episode 1 Airs Aug 19 Chapter One: A Prince is Born Kio is born into an unpredictable world; could this tiny cub one day be king? Details Episode 2 Airs Aug 19 Chapter Two: A Band of Brothers After a close escape, Kio faces a setback when his older brothers are banished. Details Episode 3 Airs Aug 26 Chapter Three: The Greatest Sacrifice Kio reunites with his brothers but faces a tragedy that tests his courage. Details Episode 4 Airs Aug 26 Chapter Four: To Be King In the final chapter of our story, Kio battles for a kingdom of his own. Details
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Lion — Limited Series

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Season Info

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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