Coming Soon! indicates Buena Vista Home Entertainment announced on Wednesday that, during its first day of release, The Lion King 1½ sold 1.5 million units on home video and DVD. By comparison, The Lion King sold 4.5 million copies on its first day, while its re-release last year had first-day sales of 2 million units. The website also features a review of The Lion King 1½, saying, “If you enjoyed The Lion King, then The Lion King 1½ is required viewing. It’s a fun movie that both adults and children will enjoy.”
The Lion King 1½ sells 1.5M on first day