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Premiered

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Ended: Wednesday, August 26, 2026

When does Lion Season 1 come out?

Lion Season 1 premiered Wednesday, August 19, 2026 on National Geographic and ended Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The season has 4 episodes.

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1. Chapter One: A Prince Is Born

A timid lion cub named Kio is born to Summer, the queen of a powerful pride. When a hunt ends in tragedy, Kio gets his first glimpse at how unpredictable life on the savannah can be. He slowly grows braver until a solo adventure brings him face to face with the pride's mortal enemy: the buffalo.

Wednesday · 2 months ago

2. Chapter Two: A Band of Brothers

After a narrow escape, 12-week-old Kio must earn the respect of his older brothers if he’s ever to survive – and one day become a king. Just as he finally finds his place among them, disaster tears the family apart, forcing Summer to make an extraordinary sacrifice to protect Kio's future.

Wednesday · 2 months ago

3. Chapter Three: The Greatest Sacrifice

Summer and Kio finally reunite with the brothers, but they soon face a harsh new reality. Kio's mother must teach this inexperienced brotherhood everything they need for independence and hunt for them — alone. But in increasing desperation, she makes a dangerous decision. Kio's life is changed forever.

Wednesday · 2 months ago

4. Chapter Four: To Be King Finale

Alone and far from home, Kio and his brothers must survive in territories ruled by rival males. A thriving marsh and a pride of lionesses offer hope for a new beginning until the reigning kings return and attack. To claim a kingdom of his own, Kio must prove he has the courage to lead.

Wednesday · 2 months ago

Lion Season 1 FAQ

When does Lion Season 1 come out?

Lion Season 1 premiered Wednesday, August 19, 2026 on National Geographic.

How many episodes are in Lion Season 1?

Lion Season 1 has 4 episodes.

Are new episodes of Lion Season 1 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the Lion Season 1 finale?

The Lion Season 1 finale (Episode 4) aired Wednesday, August 26, 2026.

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