Season 3

Season 3 is the third season of The Lion Guard, released on August 3rd 2019 with Battle for the Pride Lands as its opening.

The Season continues the Lion Guard's battle against Scar, taking them out of the Pride Lands. It will also deal with Kion's struggle as his deepest fear begins to come true.

Director Ford Riley also confirms that this series will reveal where Kion is during the events of Simba's Pride.

Development
On March 15th, 2017, it was announced that The Lion Guard will be renewed for a third season.

On January 9th 2018, a video surfaced showing a new lioness named Rani who would be appearing in Season 3.

Ford Riley has confirmed that season 3 will have a double-length opener special plus 18 episodes.

On September 4th 2018, a news article revealed the names of several new characters (Fikiri, Kitendo, Yuki and Chuluun), a voice actor for Askari and confirmation that Dhahabu would be returning.

On 11th March 2019, Mercury Filmworks announced that animation on the show had finished. One of the photographs revealed that Dogo, Kijana and their younger siblings would be returning.

On 25th March 2019, Kendall Michele Haney revealed that The Fall of Mizimu Grove would kick off an "epic serialized story" which will last through to the end of Season 3.

On 13th April 2019, Gary Anthony Williams announced that he was once again recording his lines as Mufasa, confirming the former King's return. As seen on a screenshot behind him, this also confirmed that Kion will be aging in the series.

On 1st May 2019, Ford Riley replied to a comment and informed people that Season 3 would hopefully be airing in August 2019. He also stated that Fikiri and Kitendo will make their debut in episode 308 (presumed to be episode 8, season 3).

On 16th July 2019 the first episode, Battle for the Pride Lands was found on a few tv listings.

On 18th July 2019, the first screenshot appeared, showing an aged Lion Guard joined by Makini and Anga. Notably, Kion also sports a scar across his left eye.

On July 26th 2019, the first teaser trailer for the new season appeared. A full trailer for the season was released a few days later on July 31st.

The first 10 episodes aired on August 3rd.

Episode List
The following is a list of episodes featured in Season 3 of The Lion Guard TV series.

New Characters

 * Strange Lion
 * Strange Cobra
 * Fahari
 * Jiona
 * Yuki
 * Nabasu
 * Kimyo
 * Hitashi
 * Tafu
 * Chuluun
 * Bogino
 * Domog
 * Dughi
 * Pãgala
 * Krud'dha
 * Lumba-Lumba
 * Old Civet
 * Ora
 * Komodo Dragon
 * Fikiri
 * Kitendo
 * Tupp
 * Azaad
 * Flamingo Girl 1
 * Flamingo Girl 2
 * Mama Binturong
 * Tenuk
 * Seisou
 * Smun
 * Tompok
 * Bambun
 * Mouse Deer
 * Rani

New Animals

 * Penguins
 * Lemurs
 * Peafowls
 * Red Pandas
 * Gibbons
 * Tapirs
 * Tahrs
 * Snow Monkeys
 * Flying Squirrels
 * Snow Leopards
 * Komodo Dragons
 * Dolphins
 * Civets
 * Humpback Whales
 * Crabs
 * Sea Turtles
 * Octopuses
 * Jellyfish
 * Manta Rays
 * Seahorses
 * Lobsters
 * Shrimps
 * Binturongs
 * Mouse Deer
 * Tree Squirrels
 * Parrots

New Groups

 * Makucha's Army
 * Yuki's Troop
 * Tafu's Scurry
 * Domog's Pack
 * Pãgala's Mob
 * Ora's Bank
 * Kitendo's Troop
 * Flamingo Girls' Flamboyance
 * Smun's Prickle
 * Night Pride

New Locations

 * Lake Shangaza
 * Waterfall
 * Iroko Tree
 * Two-Peaked Mountain
 * Mountain
 * Hot Springs
 * Bamboo Forest
 * Marsh
 * Cavern
 * Ocean
 * Dragon Island
 * Rainbow Rocks
 * Cliff with Tail Tree
 * River
 * Waterfall (Dried)
 * Holed Rock
 * Monkey-Shaped Mountain
 * Pool of Water
 * Four Stars
 * Desert
 * Flamingo Beach
 * Azaad's Canyon
 * Forest
 * Stone Forest
 * Mama Binturong's Hideout
 * Tree of Life