Executive produced by Jon Favreau (THE LION KING), the series follows a lion cub named Kio on his epic journey to become a king, capturing his transformation from a tiny cub over four years of filming. Watch the first two episodes on the big screen at no cost. All guests will also receive complimentary concessions and exclusive LION giveaway items!

DC-Area Screening Details

Date: Wednesday, August 19

Time: 6:00 PM Doors Open | 7:00 PM Screening

Location: AMC Tysons Corner, 1961 Chain Bridge Road Mall, McLean, VA 22102

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Release Date: August 20 on National Geographic. Next day on Disney+ and Hulu.

Rating: Episodes 1 and 2 are both rated TV-PG V

Synopsis: The Lion King director Jon Favreau and BBC natural history executive producer Mike Gunton join forces to bring to life the extraordinary true story of a lion cub named Kio on his epic journey to become a king. Four years in the making, LION is the first natural history series to follow a lion’s complete transformation from a tiny cub to king. With Favreau’s passion for the hero’s journey and his experience making the live-animation version of The Lion King, along with Gunton’s natural history expertise, the whole team was able to capture a groundbreaking saga of family, loss and courage. LION is an ambitious and emotionally driven four-part series that goes beyond traditional wildlife filmmaking to deliver a gripping, blockbuster drama rooted in documentary truth that audiences will love … and a new hero to root for!

Executive Producer: Mike Gunton

Executive Producer: Jon Favreau

Composer: Hans Zimmer