Serengeti, Disney – After many successful sequels and prequels, Disney has announced plans to finally make a film explaining the origin of the bug shown on screen for 2 seconds before Timon eats it.
“We know fans have been demanding answers for years,” explained Barry Jenkins, the director and writer for the new film. “Some people might have been confused as to why we needed an origin story for Mufasa, but the bug Timon eats with very little hesitation is one of the big questions the original film left open for so many years.”
Jenkins said the film will follow a familiar story with themes of growing up, family betrayal, and lions. Some well-known characters will also make appearances like the grass Timon walks in while singing hakuna matata, and the rhino who crushes Zazu with his butt during the song, “I just can’t wait to be king.”
Executives from Disney claim the new film will usher in a new universe full of crossover opportunities, much like their Star Wars and Marvel films. “As the Lion King universe grows, perhaps we’ll see Iron-man show up,” explained one Disney executive. “Maybe Star Lord can help Mufasa and Darth Vader find the true meaning of christmas? Or Simba and Chewbacca try to eat Rocket Raccoon? The multiverse is here, it’s in, and it’s now!”
“I have been unable to sleep for years,” exclaimed Craig Murray, an avid fan of the Lion King franchise. “Ever since I saw that bug, I wanted to know what they were about! Now, I can finally get the answers I have craved for so long.”
Disney has reported that if all goes well with the new film, there is a chance for another sprequel featuring the father of the bug who Timon eats in the original film and how he also was a bug.
