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Lion: Miniseries

4 episodes Premiered Aug 19, 2026 Updated Oct 3, 2026

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S1·E1 Mytharc

Chapter One: A Prince Is Born

Aug 19, 2026 · 40 min

A timid lion cub named Kio is born to Summer, the queen of a powerful pride. When a hunt ends in tragedy, Kio gets his first glimpse at how unpredictable life on the savannah can b

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Chapter Two: A Band of Brothers

Aug 19, 2026 · 39 min

After a narrow escape, 12-week-old Kio must earn the respect of his older brothers if he’s ever to survive – and one day become a king. Just as he finally finds his place among the

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Chapter Three: The Greatest Sacrifice

Aug 26, 2026 · 38 min

Summer and Kio finally reunite with the brothers, but they soon face a harsh new reality. Kio's mother must teach this inexperienced brotherhood everything they need for independen

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Chapter Four: To Be King

Aug 26, 2026 · 41 min

Alone and far from home, Kio and his brothers must survive in territories ruled by rival males. A thriving marsh and a pride of lionesses offer hope for a new beginning until the r