Disney's The Lion King is being brought back to the big screen with a live-action version! Walt Disney Studios says Jon Favreau is on board to direct.

"The project follows the technologically groundbreaking smash hit The Jungle Book, directed by Favreau, which debuted in April and has earned $965.8 million worldwide," says Disney. "The Lion King builds on Disney’s success of reimagining its classics for a contemporary audience with films like Maleficent, Cinderella, and The Jungle Book. The upcoming Beauty and the Beast, starring Emma Watson as Belle, is already one of the most anticipated movies of 2017. Like Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King will include songs from the animated film."

Disney also announced Favreau is working on a Jungle Book sequel.