Two years after Queen Kiara and Prince Consort Kovu took over the Pridelands life has been good. Food has been plentiful and there have been little to no quarrels amongst anybody. All prosperity must come to an end eventually. A dark cloud is coming to blot out the happy pride's sun. Rumors that a vicious band of rogue lions have aligned themselves with a new clan of hyenas are beginning to stir panic in the hearts of the Prideland residents. Kiara and Kovu, together with their pride, must band together with a pack of African Wild Dogs to take out this recent threat. The Circle of Life must not end here.