The latest animated tearjerker has a scene inspired by Mufasa's death in 'The Lion King,' so get your tissues ready

DreamWorks Animation

Chris Sanders has a history of incorporating serious topics into animated films for children. Before directing modern classics like "Lilo & Stitch" and "How to Train Your Dragon," he was the head storyboard artist at Disney Animation and helped develop iconic titles like "Beauty and the Beast," "Aladdin," and "The Lion King" (he received "Story By" credits for all three).