15 Lion King Fan Theories That Change Everything

With the release of The Lion King remake, we thought it would be a good time to revisit the film that started it all. Subscribe to our channel: As with many Disney classics that are this beloved, The Lion King has been seen by it’s loyal fans countless times. In these repeat viewings, fans can’t help noticing little easy to miss details. Sometimes, those details can start to tie together and build into something bigger. This is how fan theories are born. In the internet age, fan theories can find homes on sites like Reddit, where like minded superfans compete to find the best angle on a classic film. Who has the weirdest, wildest theory, and can they make it make sense? The Lion King is a veritable watering hole for anybody looking to make an elaborate theory about a popular movie. Fans have dug into locations, character motivations, lion biology, similarities to political movements, and much, much more. In the full video, we break down some of the most outlandish, (and most plausible) theories about this groundbreaking animated film. A new point of view on the heroes and villains of pride rock that will blow your mind. An interesting theory on a character’s parentage. Mufasa’s secret superpower. The surprising inspiration behind the story of the film. A hidden message in the background of a key scene. The real reason there was a drought in Scar’s kingdom. The secret origin of the Elephant Graveyard. Our Social Media: ScreenRant Our Website