LION at the Central Park Conservancy Film Festival

From The Lion King director Jon Favreau and BBC Studios executive producer Mike Gunton comes the extraordinary true story of a lion cub named Kio on his epic journey to become a king. Four years in the making, 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.

This screening is part of the 2026 Central Park Conservancy Film Festival, presented by National Geographic.