Official THE LION KING Trailer Here is the official THE LION KING trailer! The film, directed by Jon Favreau (The Jungle Book, Iron Man), stars the voice talents of Donald Glover, James Earl Jones, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Seth Rogen, Amy Sedaris, Alfre Woodard, Keegan-Michael Key, Beyoncé, and John Oliver. THE LION KING will be released in theaters on July 19. After the murder of his father, a young lion prince flees his kingdom only to learn the true meaning of responsibility and bravery.