From Disney+ to Amazon: How To Watch "The Lion King"

Catching “The Lion King” is easy, no matter where you are in the world. Let's go over the three ways that you could watch "The Lion King."

How to watch "The Lion King" in the U.S.

"The Lion King" is primarily available on the Disney+ streaming platform. Signing up for Disney+ not only allows you to watch “The Lion King,” but lets you watch other content from Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic.

You could choose to rent or buy "The Lion King" from Amazon Prime Video or the Microsoft Store. Renting or buying "The Lion King" is a good option if you are not interested in a Disney+ subscription or want to own the movie.

Platform	Price
Disney+	$9.99-$29.99/mo
Amazon Prime Video	$19.99
Microsoft Store	$3.99 to rent, $9.99 to buy

How to watch on Disney+

It's easy to watch "The Lion King" on Disney+. The most complicated part is choosing the right plan. Disney+ can be bundled with streaming services like Hulu and ESPN+ for better value and access to more shows, movies, and live sports games.

Additionally, to save money, you can choose to keep the ads or you can pay more to have no ads. Disney+ Basic plan costs $9.99/mo, but you can skip the ads for $15.99/mo.

Disney+ is not currently offering a free trial. Subscribers can cancel at any time.

How to watch "The Lion King" in the U.K.

You can watch "The Lion King" in the U.K. with a Disney+ subscription. No other streaming service has "The Lion King" available in the U.K.

Another option is to purchase "The Lion King" through Amazon Prime Video or the Microsoft Store. Unfortunately, there are no options to rent the movie in the U.K.

Platform	Price
Disney+	Starts at £4.99/mo
Amazon Prime Video	Starts at £9.99
Microsoft Store	Starts at £9.99

How to watch "The Lion King" in Canada

Disney+ is also the best way to watch "The Lion King" in Canada. The streaming service lets you watch all Disney content on demand, including "The Lion King."

Unlike the U.K., it's possible to rent "The Lion King" in Canada. Amazon Prime Video and the Microsoft Store have options to rent or purchase the movie.

Platform	Price
Disney+	Starts at $8.99/mo
Amazon Prime Video	$4.99 to rent, $19.99 to buy
Microsoft Store	$4.99 to rent, $9.99 to buy

How to watch "The Lion King" from anywhere

"The Lion King" was created by Disney, so it makes sense it's exclusively available on Disney+. Fortunately, Disney+ is available in many regions, such as North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

In case you are struggling to connect to Disney+, you might want to try a virtual private network (VPN). VPNs hide your IP address and replace it with a new one.

This lets you connect to servers around the world by making it appear that you are physically in that location. VPNs also add a layer of privacy to your browsing experience.

Among the best VPN services, we found NordVPN to be one of the most dependable. It has reliable privacy features and didn't slow our internet speed during testing. NordVPN is ideal if you want to use a VPN while streaming.

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Bottom line

Most people can watch "The Lion King" on Disney+, no matter where they are located. If you prefer to rent or buy the film, you can take a look at Amazon Prime Video and the Microsoft Store to see your options.

You may want to consider a VPN to securely stream from anywhere in the world. The best VPN services can let you watch "The Lion King" privately without causing buffering issues.