When was " The Lion King 1½ " released ?
" The Lion King " can also refer to : " The Lion King " ( franchise ) , a media franchise that originated with the film " The Lion King " * " The Lion King " ( soundtrack ) , the soundtrack album for the film * "" , a 1998 direct - to - video sequel * " The Lion King 1½ " , also known as " The Lion King 3 : Hakuna Matata " , a 2004 direct - to - video sequel * " The Lion King " ( musical ) , a 1997 musical play * " The Lion King " ( video game ) , a 1994 video game * "" , a 2000 video game MS " Regina della Pace " , a ferry known from 1996 to 1998 as the MS " Lion King "