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Which came first: The Lion King or The Simpsons?

The Simpsons came first, in 1989 (premiered). The Lion King followed 5 years later, in 1994 (released).

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  1. Second1994

    The Lion King

    film · released

    The Lion King, from 1994, was the highest-grossing animated film of its time.

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  2. First1989

    The Simpsons

    tv show · premiered

    The Simpsons began as short cartoons in 1987 and got its own series in December 1989.

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