Can you feel the pod tonight? Yes, the puns are over, but the spoiler-filled audio version of The Pop Break’s Lion King review is here. The site’s film editor Marisa Carpico is joined by senior staff writer Matt Gilbert to discuss the runaway box office smash that is the live adaptation of the all-time Disney animated classic.
The film, directed by Jon Favreau, opened up with $185 million in ticket sales. This opening shattered the record for highest grossing opening in July, which was set by Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows Part 2 back in 2011. The film has grossed a total of $531 million when you factor in international distribution of the film.
The film stars: Donald Glover (Simba), Beyonce (Nala), Chitewel Ejiofor (Scar), Seth Rogen (Pumba), Billy Eichner (Timon), John Oliver (Zazu), John Kani (Rafiki), Alfre Woodward (Sarabi), Keegan Michael Key (Kamari), Eric Andre (Azizi), Chance the Rapper (Bush Baby), Amy Sedaris (Guinea Fowl) and James Earl Jones reprising his role as Mufasa.
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