Which Disney animated film introduced the character Simba?

Which Disney animated film introduced the character Simba? The answer is The Lion King.

Released in 1994, Disney’s The Lion King follows Simba, a young lion prince whose father, Mufasa, rules the Pride Lands. Simba’s uncle Scar plots against Mufasa and tricks Simba into believing he caused his father’s death, forcing him to flee.

Simba grows up away from home with Timon and Pumbaa before returning to challenge Scar and reclaim his place as king. The film’s story draws on familiar succession and family-conflict themes, including parallels often noted with Hamlet, while creating its own African savanna setting and mythology.

A common mix-up is confusing the original animated film with the 2019 computer-animated remake. Both feature Simba, but the character was first introduced in the 1994 animated production. The film also launched sequels, television series, merchandise, and a successful stage musical.