In Disney’s original animated version of The Lion King, the treacherous Scar (voiced by Jeremy Irons) murdered his older brother, King Mufasa (James Earl Jones), usurped the throne as ruler of ...

This moment kicked off Simba's journey of self-discovery that led to a cathartic battle with Scar in the movie's climax. From that point on, The Lion King was more than just a single film.