“The Lion King” trailer set a new Disney record

It is the most watched Disney trailer in a day.

November 25, 2018

Disney's trailer for the forthcoming "live action" feature of "The Lion King" set a new record.

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The trailer, which premiered on Thanksgiving day, garnered 224.6 million views in its first 24 hours, according to Variety. This makes it Disney's most watched trailer in a day.

The trailer notably replicates scenes from the original 1994 film.

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Beyonce and Donald Glover will star in the film alongside James Earl Jones, Seth Rogen and others,

The film is scheduled to open in theaters July 19, 2019.

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“The Lion King” trailer set a new Disney record