20 wildest conspiracy theories in pop culture!

By Nandini Tripathi

Modified Nov 22, 2024 12:43 ET

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19. The “Lion King” is a Retelling of Hamlet

Pedestrians walk beneath a sign for the musical — Pedestrians walk beneath a sign for the musical "The Lion King" / Image Source: Getty

It’s widely known that The Lion King draws inspiration from Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Still, some conspiracy theorists believe the film is a literal retelling of the play, with each character representing elements of the classic tragedy. From Simba’s exile to Scar’s murderous ambition, the parallels are hard to ignore!

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