Simba’s mom, Sarabi, survives throughout the movie “The Lion King” and remains alive by the end of the film.
In Disney’s 1994 animated film “The Lion King,” Sarabi is the mother of Simba and the mate of Mufasa, the king of the Pride Lands. She is a strong and caring lioness who plays a significant role in Simba’s life. After the tragic death of Mufasa, who is killed by his brother Scar, Sarabi faces hardship under Scar’s tyrannical rule. Despite the harsh conditions and Scar’s neglect of the Pride Lands, Sarabi survives this dark period.
Throughout Scar’s reign, Sarabi remains a figure of resistance and dignity. She openly challenges Scar when the Pride Lands fall into despair, showing her unwavering spirit and loyalty to her late mate Mufasa’s legacy. When Simba returns as an adult to confront Scar and reclaim his rightful place as king, Sarabi is initially unaware that Simba is her son, as Scar had led the pride to believe that Simba died alongside Mufasa.
Upon realizing that Simba is alive, Sarabi is overjoyed and supports him in his battle against Scar. After Scar is defeated and Simba takes his place as the rightful king, Sarabi is seen at the end of the movie, looking on with pride as Simba ascends Pride Rock and roars to claim his kingship. She witnesses the restoration of the circle of life as the Pride Lands recover and thrive under Simba’s leadership. Sarabi’s fate beyond the events of the original film is not extensively covered in the main storyline, but she remains a symbol of maternal strength and resilience.