LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) -
The Disney classic, The Lion King, is set to return to the big screen in 3D this year on September 16.

Disney is revamping the all-time favorite into digital 3D.

The animated film was originally released back in 1994, which was a defining moment for Disney, welcoming an animation renaissance.

The Lion King is the highest -grossing hand drawn animation movie of all time, making $783.8 million at the box office worldwide.