The Lion King’s wilful cub Simba is lured into danger by his scheming uncle Scar who wants to inherit the kingdom himself, and the father is killed rescuing his son. Simba is shamed into hiding by Scar who becomes a tyrannical ruler. Meanwhile Simba is befriended a wart hog and a meerkat and through their misadventures the growing prince discovers his true destiny; winning the heart of a beautiful lioness and taking revenge upon his treacherous uncle until the balance and the circle of life is restored to the pride lands.