5. There is not really any best order, as you already know The Lion King is the first film in franchise and The Lion King II: Simba's Pride is the sequel, so that's the order which matters. The Lion King 1½ take place before, during and after The Lion King, so you should watch it after The Lion King but not necessarily before or after The Lion ... More @Wikipedia
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