Simba is the central character in which 1994 film?

'The Lion King' is a 1994 American animated musical drama film released by Walt Disney Pictures. It is the 32nd Disney animated feature film, and the fifth animated film produced during a period known as the Disney Renaissance. Its original songs were written by composer Elton John and lyricist Tim Rice. The film features an ensemble voice cast that includes Matthew Broderick, James Earl Jones, Nathan Lane, Rowan Atkinson and Whoopi Goldberg. The story takes place in a kingdom of lions in Africa.

'The Lion King' tells the story of Simba, a young lion who is to succeed his father, Mufasa, as King of the Pride Lands; however, after Simba's paternal uncle Scar murders Mufasa, Simba is manipulated into thinking he was responsible and flees into exile. After growing up in the company of the carefree outcasts Timon and Pumbaa, Simba receives valuable perspective from his childhood friend, Nala, and his shaman, Rafiki, before returning to challenge Scar to end his tyranny and take his place in the Circle of Life as the rightful King.

'The Lion King' was released on June 15, 1994, to a positive reaction from critics, who praised the film for its music, story, themes, and animation. With an initial worldwide gross of $766 million, it finished its theatrical run as the highest-grossing release of 1994. It is also the highest-grossing traditionally animated film of all time, as well as the best-selling film on home video, having sold over 30 million VHS tapes.