Season 3

He can't possibly be ready. He's still a cub. This article refers to media that has not yet been released. As such, this page may be subject to frequent change.

Season 3 is an upcoming season of The Lion Guard.

Development

On March 15th, 2017, it was announced that The Lion Guard will be renewed for a third season.^[1]

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.^[2]

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.^[3]

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.^[4]

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.^[5]

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.^[6]

On 1st May, Ford Riley replied to a comment and informed people that Season 3 would hopefully be airing in August 2019. ^[7] He also stated that Fikiri and Kitendo will make their debut in episode 308 (presumed to be episode 8, season 3).^[8]

New Characters

• Rani
• Azaad
• Fikiri
• Kitendo
• Chuluun
• Yuki

New Animals

• Snow Leopards
• Snow Monkeys

New Groups

• Night Pride
• Fikiri’s Troop
• Yuki's Troop

New Locations

• Tree of Life

Trivia

• One news report erroneously stated that Kuchimba would be a character that would debut in Season 3, despite him being a character that would debut in Season 2.
• Scar will likely be returning, though it is not known if he will be the main antagonist of the season.
• As a photographed screenshot shows, Kion will apparently be aging slightly.^[9]

References

1. ↑ http://deadline.com/2017/03/disney-junior-renews-mickey-and-the-roadster-racers-the-lion-guard-1202043582/
2. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/Bgo3m9ggQED/
3. ↑ https://deadline.com/2018/09/the-lion-guard-season-3-voice-cast-broadway-actors-christopher-jackson-heather-headley-1202455784/
4. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/MercuryFilmworks/posts/2223935960963062
5. ↑ https://twitter.com/kendallmhaney/status/1110235283247620097
6. ↑ https://twitter.com/garyawilliams/status/1116872131805999105?s=21
7. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw5Ij9Rgu_R/
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