The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar vs The Magic Laboratory

The Magic Laboratory has the higher audience score (10/10 against 6.7/10 for The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar). The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar is the shorter watch at 44m compared with 1h 20m. The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar is the older of the two (2016 against 2024). Both are animation, family movies, so they suit a similar mood.

The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar posterThe Lion Guard: Return of the Roar2016 VS The Magic Laboratory posterThe Magic Laboratory2024
The Lion Guard: Return of the RoarThe Magic Laboratory
Audience score★ 6.7/10★ 10.0/10
Year20162024
Length44m1h 20m
GenresAnimation, Family, TV MovieAnimation, Family
Country–Mexico
DirectorHowy ParkinsEmanuel Mechoulam
Main castKhary Payton, Rob Lowe, Max Charles, Jeff Bennett, Gabrielle UnionElianne de la Peña, Axhai Vizcaino, Constantino Alonso

Synopsis

The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar

Set in the African savannah, the film follows Kion as he assembles the members of the 'Lion Guard'. Throughout the film, the diverse team of young animals will learn how to utilize each of their unique abilities to solve problems and accomplish tasks to maintain balance within the Circle of Life, while also introducing viewers to the vast array of animals that populate the prodigious African landscape.

The Magic Laboratory

Eli invents a collection of glowing jars filled with values that, when combined with animated story catalysts, create the perfect formula for success. His 10-year-old apprentice, Pauli, assists him in sorting the jars. When Pauli’s cousin Tino arrives, upset after being scolded for not helping his friend win a contest, he becomes the ideal candidate to test the formula.

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