Editing Simba (section)

== In other media ==

Actors [[Donald Glover]] and [[JD McCrary]] voiced adult and young Simba, respectively, in the 2019 [[Photorealism|photorealistic]] [[The Lion King (2019 film)|remake]] of ''The Lion King''.<ref name=":11">{{cite news |last=Mandell |first=Andrea |date=July 19, 2019 |title=Donald Glover: From redoing Simba after losing his father to his funny Blue Ivy encounter |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2019/07/16/lion-king-donald-glover-redid-simba-lines-after-losing-dad/1728489001/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230604103853/https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2019/07/16/lion-king-donald-glover-redid-simba-lines-after-losing-dad/1728489001/ |archive-date=June 4, 2023 |access-date=February 5, 2025 |work=[[USA Today]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Sun |first=Rebecca |date=November 2, 2017 |title='Lion King's' Young Simba Actor Signs With ICM Partners (Exclusive) |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/lion-king-young-simba-actor-signs-icm-partners-1054468 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210414205408/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/lion-king-young-simba-actor-signs-icm-partners-1054468 |archive-date=April 14, 2021 |access-date=November 4, 2017 |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref> The remake closely adheres the plot and characters from the original, but devotes more time to exploring Simba's transition from lion cub to adult.<ref name="Entertainment Weekly">{{Cite video |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftRPVHyELXo&t=19s |title=What To Expect From The Characters in the Upcoming 'The Lion King' Adaptation |date=April 25, 2019 |author=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |language=en |access-date=April 29, 2019 |via=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> Although the film had already been completed, Glover asked to rerecord his work after his own father died, claiming the experience strengthened his understanding of his character.<ref name=":11" /> To commemorate the remake's release, [[Funko Pop!]] released several vinyl figurines of Simba and other main characters from the film.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fallon |first=Sean |date=April 15, 2019 |title=Disney's "Live-Action" 'The Lion King' Gets Its First Funko Pops |url=https://comicbook.com/movies/news/disney-live-action-the-lion-king-funko-pops/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221207193443/https://comicbook.com/movies/news/disney-live-action-the-lion-king-funko-pops/ |archive-date=December 7, 2022 |access-date=February 6, 2025 |website=[[ComicBook.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Scheier |first=Lauren |date=2019 |title=Can't Wait to Be King? Get the New Lion King Funko Pop! Figures and Be the Mane Event! |url=https://www.entertainmentearth.com/news/lion-king-funko-pop-figures/?srsltid=AfmBOoqlr67-tDPRuKOa0NmeJrKwPtHpY6ERPwDcqZuC2MDNggabp3e0 |access-date=February 6, 2025 |work=[[Entertainment Earth]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Fallon |first=Sean |date=December 12, 2018 |title=Disney's 'The Lion King' Gets a New Wave of Funko Pop Figures |url=https://comicbook.com/movies/news/disneys-the-lion-king-funko-pop-figures/ |access-date=February 7, 2025 |work=[[ComicBook.com]]}}</ref> Glover reprised his role in the sequel ''[[Mufasa: The Lion King]]'' (2024), which coveys the story of Mufasa's origins and upbringing to Simba's daughter Kiara.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Gomez |first=Dessi |date=December 20, 2024 |title='Mufasa: The Lion King' Voice Cast Guide: Who Voices Whom? |url=https://deadline.com/gallery/mufasa-the-lion-king-voice-cast/mufasa-aaron-pierre-copy/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250107135447/https://deadline.com/gallery/mufasa-the-lion-king-voice-cast/mufasa-aaron-pierre-copy/ |archive-date=January 7, 2025 |access-date=February 5, 2025 |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref>

Simba makes several [[Guest appearance|guest appearances]] on the animated television series ''[[The Lion King's Timon & Pumbaa]]'' (1995–1999).<ref>{{Cite news |last=Leunig |first=Maximilian |date=June 29, 2024 |title=10 Animated '90s TV Shows Based on Movies |url=https://collider.com/animated-tv-shows-movies-90s/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240702015909/https://collider.com/animated-tv-shows-movies-90s/ |archive-date=July 2, 2024 |access-date=February 5, 2025 |work=[[Collider (website)|Collider]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Brennan |first=Steve |date=January 24, 1995 |title=Disney's 'Lion King' Roars Off to Television |url=https://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/article/Disney-s-Lion-King-Roars-Off-to-Television-3047470.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221203083117/https://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/article/Disney-s-Lion-King-Roars-Off-to-Television-3047470.php |archive-date=December 3, 2022 |access-date=February 5, 2025 |website=[[SFGate]] |publisher=}} Accessed 24 January 1995.</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Ganguly |first=Srinjoy |date=August 21, 2023 |title=Timon & Pumbaa: Where to Watch & Stream Online |url=https://www.comingsoon.net/guides/news/1320421-timon-pumbaa-where-to-watch-stream-online |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205201844/https://www.comingsoon.net/guides/news/1320421-timon-pumbaa-where-to-watch-stream-online |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 5, 2025 |work=[[Comingsoon.net]]}}</ref> Beginning with the television special ''[[The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar]]'' (2015), Simba guest appears on the animated series ''[[The Lion Guard]]'' (2016–2019), which mostly occurs during the timeline of ''The Lion King II: Simba's Pride''<nowiki/>'s.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Paul |first=Trinetra |date=December 20, 2024 |title=How to watch all 'The Lion King' movies in chronological order, including 'Mufasa' |url=https://www.lifestyleasia.com/kl/entertainment/movies/the-lion-king-movies-in-chronological-order/ |access-date=February 5, 2025 |work=[[Lifestyle Asia]]}}</ref> It follows Simba and Nala's second-born cub, [[Kion (The Lion King)|Kion]], who becomes leader of the Lion Guard tasked with protecting the Pride Lands.<ref name="Brett">{{cite web |last=Brett |first=Susan |date=February 8, 2016 |title=Exclusive Interview: Disney's The Lion Guard creator Ford Riley talks new Lion King sequel |url=http://tvdaily.com/exclusive-interview-disneys-the-lion-guard-creator-ford-riley-talks-new-lion-king-sequel/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160823115446/http://tvdaily.com/exclusive-interview-disneys-the-lion-guard-creator-ford-riley-talks-new-lion-king-sequel/ |archive-date=August 23, 2016 |access-date=November 25, 2016 |website=TV Daily}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=June 2014 |title=Be Prepared for The Lion Guard |url=http://blogs.disney.com/insider/2014/06/10/be-prepared-for-the-lion-guard/ |url-status=deviated |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170627104733/https://ohmy.disney.com/insider/2014/06/10/be-prepared-for-the-lion-guard/ |archive-date=June 27, 2017 |access-date=August 10, 2014 |website=[[Disney.com|Disney Insider]]}}</ref> Simba is voiced by [[Rob Lowe]].<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Snetiker |first=Marc |date=August 11, 2015 |title=Lion King spin-off voice cast includes Rob Lowe, Gabrielle Union, James Earl Jones, and more |url=https://ew.com/article/2015/08/11/lion-king-spinoff-voice-cast-rob-lowe-gabrielle-union/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241225104858/https://ew.com/article/2015/08/11/lion-king-spinoff-voice-cast-rob-lowe-gabrielle-union/ |archive-date=December 25, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2025 |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]}}</ref> The character was also featured as guest on the animated series ''[[House of Mouse]]'' (2001–2003),<ref>{{Cite web |title=Simba |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Disneys-House-of-Mouse/Simba/ |access-date=February 5, 2025 |website=Behind the Voice Actors}}</ref> as well as its spin-off film ''[[Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse]]'' (2001).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Simba |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/movies/Mickeys-Magical-Christmas-Snowed-in-at-the-House-of-Mouse/Simba/ |access-date=February 5, 2025 |website=Behind the Voice Actors}}</ref>

Actors [[Scott Irby-Ranniar]] and [[Jason Raize]] played young and adult Simba, respectively, in the [[Original Broadway Cast|original Broadway cast]] of the [[The Lion King (musical)|stage adaptation]] of ''The Lion King'' (1997).<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Lion King: Opening Night Cast |url=http://www.playbillvault.com/Show/Detail/Cast/8729/The-Lion-King-at-New-Amsterdam-Theatre |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130817054530/http://www.playbillvault.com/Show/Detail/Cast/8729/The-Lion-King-at-New-Amsterdam-Theatre |archive-date=August 17, 2013 |access-date=August 2, 2013 |website=[[Playbill Vault]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ng |first=David |date=August 15, 2012 |title='The Lion King' to surpass 'A Chorus Line' on Broadway |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/la-xpm-2012-aug-15-la-et-cm-the-lion-king-to-surpass-a-chorus-line-on-broadway-20120814-story.html |url-access=limited |access-date=August 1, 2013 |work=Los Angeles Times}}</ref> Raize auditioned after learning that director [[Julie Taymor]] was looking for ethnically ambiguous actors.<ref name=":7-2">{{Cite web |last=Pacheco |first=Patrick |date=January 13, 1998 |title=Raize of Light |url=http://www.jasonraize.net/intheater98.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151124122848/http://www.jasonraize.net/intheater98.pdf |archive-date=November 24, 2015 |access-date=August 1, 2013 |website=InTheater}}</ref> Raize said the role was highly sought-after because the musical required more "triple-threat work" than other Broadway shows at the time, and immediately felt connected to Simba.<ref name=":7-2" /> Once cast, Raize found it challenging to maintain the character's duality because Simba is "both man and beast", without sacrificing one for the other.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kahn |first=Sheryl |year=1997 |title=A Lion's Share |url=http://www.jasonraize.net/intheater97.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224101713/http://jasonraize.net/intheater97.pdf |archive-date=December 24, 2013 |access-date=August 1, 2013 |website=InTheater |page=22}}</ref> Although hundreds of child actors auditioned for the role of young Simba,<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Felicia R. |date=December 17, 1997 |title=Circle of Life: School, Homework, Broadway and Sleep |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1997/12/17/theater/circle-of-life-school-homework-broadway-and-sleep.html?pagewanted=2&src=pm |url-access=subscription |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230418234709/https://www.nytimes.com/1997/12/17/theater/circle-of-life-school-homework-broadway-and-sleep.html?pagewanted=2&src=pm |archive-date=April 18, 2023 |access-date=August 1, 2013 |website=[[The New York Times]] |quote=Mr. Irby-Ranniar in particular was singled out.}}</ref> the casting process was much less grueling for Irby-Ranniar who, according to Taymor, simply "walked in and he had the part".<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 13, 1997 |title=Heart of a Lion |url=http://www.jasonraize.net/pr_stjr_dth111397.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130324031213/http://www.jasonraize.net/pr_stjr_dth111397.html |archive-date=March 24, 2013 |access-date=August 1, 2013 |website=[[Telegraph Herald]] |publisher=THonline.com}}</ref> Both actors received positive reviews for their performances.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Simons |first=Tad |date=August 5, 1997 |title=The Lion King (Orpheum Theater) |url=https://variety.com/1997/legit/reviews/the-lion-king-orpheum-theater-1117329815/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221003182115/https://variety.com/1997/legit/reviews/the-lion-king-orpheum-theater-1117329815/ |archive-date=October 3, 2022 |access-date=February 5, 2025 |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=August 9, 2023 |title=Broadway Stars We Lost Too Soon |url=https://www.bet.com/article/equ6ir/broadway-stars-we-lost-too-soon |access-date=February 5, 2025 |work=[[BET]]}}</ref><ref name=":12" />

=== Merchandising and video games ===
As an part of the [[The Lion King (franchise)|franchise]]'s merchandising, Simba has appeared in various ''The Lion King''-related products.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Lion King |url=http://www.disneystore.com/the-lion-king/mn/1000030/ |url-status=deviated |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131002054705/http://www.disneystore.com/the-lion-king/mn/1000030/ |archive-date=October 2, 2013 |access-date=August 17, 2013 |website=Disney Store |publisher=Disney}}</ref> The character's likeness has been used in and adapted into a variety of items, including plush toys and figurines, clothing, bedding, household decor, and appliances.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lion King Toys, Action Figures & Plush On Sale! |url=https://toywiz.com/search.php?s=simba |access-date=August 17, 2013 |website=ToyWiz}}</ref> The success of the stage musical has also led to its own line of merchandising,<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Lion King the Musical Official Broadway Souvenir Merchandise |url=http://www.playbillstore.com/likigime.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130806175729/http://www.playbillstore.com/likigime.html |archive-date=August 6, 2013 |access-date=August 17, 2013 |website=PlaybillStore.com |publisher=Playbill, Inc}}</ref> including the Simba beanbag doll, based on the character's appearance and costume in the Broadway show.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Lion King the Broadway Musical – Simba Beanbag Doll |url=http://www.playbillstore.com/likibrmusibe2.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230423153358/https://www.playbillstore.com/the-lion-king-the-broadway-musical-small-simba-plush-doll.aspx |archive-date=April 23, 2023 |access-date=August 17, 2013 |website=[[Playbill|PlaybillStore.com]] |publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Simba Beanbag Doll |url=http://www.broadway.com/souvenirs/bridges-madison-county/likibrmusibe2/simba-beanbag-doll/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141019002524/http://www.broadway.com/souvenirs/bridges-madison-county/likibrmusibe2/simba-beanbag-doll/ |archive-date=October 19, 2014 |access-date=August 17, 2013 |website=[[Broadway.com]]}}</ref>

Simba has appeared as a [[playable character]] in several video games both directly and indirectly associated with the ''Lion King'' franchise. The character's first appearance as a [[Player character|video game character]] was in ''[[The Lion King (video game)|The Lion King]]'' (1994),<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Lion King |url=http://ca.ign.com/games/the-lion-king/snes-6868 |access-date=August 2, 2013 |website=[[IGN]] |publisher=}}</ref> which follows the plot of the original film and features Simba as both a cub and an adult.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Baker |first=Christopher Michael |title=The Lion King |url=http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=2532&tab=overview |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141116052825/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=2532&tab=overview |archive-date=November 16, 2014 |access-date=August 16, 2013 |website=[[Allgame]] |publisher=}}</ref> Simba appears in ''[[The Lion King: Simba's Mighty Adventure]]'' (2000),<ref>{{Cite web |last=Woods |first=Nick |title=Disney's The Lion King: Simba's Mighty Adventure |url=http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=26031&tab=review |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141114140050/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=26031&tab=review |archive-date=November 14, 2014 |access-date=August 16, 2013 |website=[[Allgame]] |publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Harris |first=Craig |date=November 30, 2000 |title=Disney's The Lion King: Simba's Mighty Adventure |url=http://ca.ign.com/articles/2000/12/01/disneys-the-lion-king-simbas-mighty-adventure |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131120063249/http://www.ign.com/articles/2000/12/01/disneys-the-lion-king-simbas-mighty-adventure |archive-date=November 20, 2013 |access-date=August 2, 2013 |website=[[IGN]] |publisher=}}</ref> which encompasses 10 levels that incorporate the plot of both ''The Lion King'' and ''The Lion King II: Simba's Pride'' as "Simba ... matures from a precocious cub to an adult lion".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Marriott |first=Scott Alan |title=Disney's The Lion King: Simba's Mighty Adventure |url=http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=26641 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141114100040/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=26641 |archive-date=November 14, 2014 |access-date=August 16, 2013 |website=[[Allgame]] |publisher=}}</ref>

In the [[Kingdom Hearts]] video game franchise, Simba appears as a friend and ally of the series' main character, [[Sora (Kingdom Hearts)|Sora]], in ''[[Kingdom Hearts (video game)|Kingdom Hearts]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]'', and as a companion in battle in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Cecily |date=May 5, 2012 |title=IGN Nomura Interview 2004 |url=http://www.khinsider.com/news/IGN-Nomura-Interview-2004-2562 |access-date=August 12, 2013 |website=Kingdom Hearts Insider |publisher=KHInsider}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Kingdom Hearts Ultimania Interviews Kingdom Hearts II Interview (IGN) |url=http://www.kh2.co.uk/website/interviews/ign |access-date=August 12, 2013 |website=Kingdom Hearts Ultimania}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Kingdom Hearts II |url=http://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/video-games/Kingdom-Hearts-II/ |access-date=August 12, 2013 |website=Behind The Voice Actors}}</ref><ref>{{Cite video game|title=[[Kingdom Hearts II]]|publisher=[[Square Enix]]|developer=[[Square Enix|Square Enix Product Development Division 1]]|platform=[[PlayStation 2]]|date=December 22, 2005}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Simba |url=http://www.khinsider.com/characters/simba |access-date=August 12, 2013 |website=Kingdom Hearts Insider |publisher=KHInsider.}}</ref> Simba also appears as a playable character in [[Disney Interactive Studios]]' ''[[Disney's Extreme Skate Adventure]]'' and ''[[Disney Magic Kingdoms]]''.<ref>{{cite web |date=June 26, 2017 |title=Update 12: The Lion King {{!}} Livestream |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQ7X8p4Q688 |publisher=[[YouTube]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hwang |first=Kaiser |date=September 3, 2003 |title=Disney's Extreme Skate Adventure |url=http://ca.ign.com/articles/2003/09/04/disneys-extreme-skate-adventure-2 |access-date=August 12, 2013 |website=IGN |publisher=IGN Entertainment, Inc}}</ref> He is one of the central characters in ''[[Disney Friends]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DeVries |first=Jack |date=March 7, 2006 |title=Disney Friends Review |url=http://ca.ign.com/articles/2008/03/07/disney-friends-review |access-date=August 2, 2013 |website=IGN |publisher=IGN Entertainment, Inc}}</ref>

=== Walt Disney Parks and Resorts ===
Live versions of Simba appear in the [[The Lion King (musical)|''Lion King'' musical]] and in the parades and shows at the [[Walt Disney Parks and Resorts]].

Simba was also the main character in "Legend of the Lion King," a former [[Fantasyland]] attraction in [[Walt Disney World]]'s [[Magic Kingdom]], which retold the story of the film using fully articulated puppets. Other Disney attractions that have featured Simba include the [[Mickey's PhilharMagic]] 3D show and the [[Hong Kong Disneyland]] version of ''[[It's a Small World]]''.

He appeared as one of the main characters at Epcot's [[The Land (Epcot)|Land Pavilion]] 12-minute [[edutainment]] film ''[[Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable]]'', until its closure in 2018. He currently appears in animatronic form in [[Festival of the Lion King]] at [[Disney's Animal Kingdom]].