Disney pounces on 2019 release date for 'The Lion King'

Disney just can't wait to be king of the box office again.
The studio has announced a July 19, 2019 release date for their upcoming remake of The Lion King, to be directed by Jon Favreau. 
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Favreau announced the big news on social media:🦁👑! pic.twitter.com/A8razyqtK8
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