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The Friendly Lion is a 2024 American computer-animated comedy musical film produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures. The film was directed by Andrew Stanton and features an ensemble voice cast consisting of Michael Sheen, Owen Laramore, Selena Gomez, Woody Harrelson, Jamie Lee Curtis, John Ratzenberger, Sylvester McCoy, John Malkovich, Amy Poehler, Omarion, and Jennifer Coolidge. It centers on a young lion named Creek who is unable to sing like other lions. To win the affections of a female lion named Melody, Creek may have to resort to his fine tap-dancing work.

The Friendly Lion
Directed by Andrew Stanton
Produced by Dana Murray
Written by Andrew Stanton
C. S. Anderson
Starring Michael Sheen
Owen Laramore
Selena Gomez
Woody Harrelson
Jamie Lee Curtis
John Ratzenberger
Sylvester McCoy
John Malkovich
Amy Poehler
Omarion
Jennifer Coolidge
Music by Thomas Newman
Cinematography Jeremy Lasky
Patrick Lin
Edited by Jason Hudak
Production company Walt Disney Pictures
Pixar Animation Studios
Distributed by Walt Disney Studios
Motion Pictures
Release date June 10, 2024 (Africa)
June 24, 2024 (United States)
Running time 95 minutes
Country United States
Language English
Budget $150 million
Box office $878 million


The Friendly Lion premiered in Africa on June 10, 2024, and was theatrically released in the United States on June 24. It became the second highest-grossing animated film of 2024 (behind SeaWorld), with a total of $878 million worldwide at the end of the theatrical run. The film received critical acclaim for its animation, songs, subject matter, Thomas Newman's musical score, and the performances of Sheen, Laramore, and Gomez. It earned numerous awards: including a Flamingo Award, BAFTA Award, Annie Award, Golden Globe Award, and Academy Award for Best Animated Feature (losing all to Disney In The House 2). The Friendly Lion also won additional accolades: the Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media, the Black Reel Award for Oustanding Voice Performance, and the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation.

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