It’s a belter of a flick, the kind of sumptuous blockbuster that only comes around every so often, and now you can enjoy it from the comfort of your living room because it’s available to buy on the Virgin Media Store.

If you’re one of those lucky people still to experience this amazing remake for the first time, check out our reasons to see it.

It’s stunning. No really, it’s breathtakingly beautiful

In a word: spectacle. The Lion King brings the landscape to life in jaw-dropping style, with stunning scenery, uncannily convincing photorealistic wildlife and Jon Favreau’s superlative direction producing a truly captivating visual experience.

A star-studded cast list the length of our arm

Donald Glover, Beyoncé, Seth Rogen and Chiwetel Ejiofor lead a ridiculously stacked cast of voice actors. Atlanta’s Glover is perfect as Simba, as is Beyoncé as Nala, although for us Rogen and Billy Eichner’s performances as the uproarious warthog/meerkat duo Timon and Pumbaa steal the show. Ejiofor sends shivers down your spine as Scar, while James Earl Jones’ return as Mufasa does the same thing for different reasons.

Did someone say tunes?

The 1994 original’s soundtrack featured the odd banger or five (as did the stunning sequel), so the remake would have to go some to match it. And Disney didn’t hold back, recruiting Beyoncé to use her musical nous to assist legendary composer Hans Zimmer with a fresh take on the soundtrack and some belting new tunes. Have you ever cried uncontrollably while furiously pumping your fist? No? Well, you’re about to.

But wait, there’s more…

If The Lion King leaves you with a seemingly insatiable itch for big-budget, live-action Disney remakes, then the Virgin Media Store has you covered. Check out the other amazing Disney re-imaginings on offer below…

The Jungle Book

Available to buy on the Virgin Media Store. Cert PG

Before directing The Lion King remake, Jon Favreau brought the classic story of The Jungle Book back to life with this stunning live-action/CGI romp. Bill Murray’s performance as Baloo is every bit as entertaining as you’d imagine.

Beauty And The Beast

Available to buy on the Virgin Media Store. Cert PG

The second you see Emma Watson walk out in Belle’s timeless yellow dress, if you’re not already in your ill-fitting polyester rip-off with a plastic tiara balanced on your noggin then, well, we can’t help you. The 1991 original is also available to buy on the Virgin Media Store.

Cinderella

Available to buy on the Virgin Media Store. Cert PG

Grab a “person from a hit Sunday night drama” bingo card and you’ll have a full house in no time with this 2015 remake, starring Downton Abbey’s Lily James as the titular princess and Bodyguard’s Richard Madden as her charming prince, as well as Downton’s Sophie McShera and Strike’s Holliday Grainger as Cinders’ unpleasant stepsisters.

Aladdin

Available to buy on the Virgin Media Store or rent on Virgin Movies. Cert PG

When it came to re-imagining the classic animation starring Robin Williams, what better director to turn to than Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels’ Guy Ritchie? Bizarrely, it proved a match made inside a Cave of Wonders, as Will Smith’s genie both captivates and cracks you up in this epic tale that’s both charming and spectacular.

Not heard about the Virgin Media Store?

It’s the place where you can buy the latest and greatest movies and TV Box Sets, yours to watch again and again, at home or on the go. Sign up now at virginmediastore.com, choose from hundreds of films and TV Box Sets and start watching instantly. 

Enjoy your purchases on your Virgin TV Box (TiVo^®/V6), online, or on your registered iOS and Android devices with the Virgin Media Store app.

You can also rent the latest films on Virgin Movies

Go to On Demand > Movies. Search for a title, or browse by categories such as Out This Week, Top Rentals or Box Office Hits. Once you’ve found the movie you want to rent, select Watch now to start watching instantly. Then, sit back and enjoy! You’ll have up to 48 hours to finish watching your film.