Cinema at the Civic: The Lion King
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time
- Sunday, Feb 1, 2026 2pm
Location
Akron Civic Theatre
182 S Main St
Details
Cinema at the Civic is a free-admission, family movie series celebrating the Akron Civic Theatre’s roots as a classic movie house, inviting families to enjoy a film together under the Civic’s iconic, star-lit ceiling.
Each event includes free popcorn, live organ music before the movie, and rotating, family-friendly activities such as crafts, face painting, or character meet-and-greets.
Lion King Movie Description: Disney’s 1994 animated classic, The Lion King, tells the epic coming-of-age story of Simba, a young lion cub destined to rule the Pride Lands, whose life is upended by his villainous uncle, Scar. After Scar orchestrates the death of Simba’s father, King Mufasa, and convinces Simba that he is to blame, the cub flees into exile, adopting a carefree life with the meerkat Timon and warthog Pumbaa. Ultimately, destiny calls Simba back to confront his past, face Scar, and claim his rightful place in the “Circle of Life.”
