Disney animation legend , co-Director of The Lion King, dies at 76

While Allers contributed to an astonishing array of projects, he is most closely associated with The Lion King. Co-directing alongside Rob Minkoff, Allers helped guide a project that many within the studio initially saw as a “B-movie” compared to Pocahontas. Under his steady hand and keen narrative eye, the story of Simba—a Shakespearean epic set against the sweeping majesty of the African savanna—became a global phenomenon. The film shattered records, grossing nearly $979 million during its original theatrical run, and remains the highest-grossing traditionally animated film of all time. It was not just a financial success; it was a cultural touchstone exploring themes of grief, responsibility, and the “Circle of Life” with a maturity and visual splendor rarely seen in the genre.

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