“The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride” is a 1998 American animated film directed by Darrell Rooney and Rob LaDuca. The movie is a sequel to the 1994 film “The Lion King” and follows the story of Simba’s daughter, Kiara, as she navigates her way through life as a young lioness and tries to understand her place in the circle of life.

The film features an all-star voice cast, including Matthew Broderick as Simba, Moira Kelly as Nala, Neve Campbell as Kiara, and Jason Marsden as Kovu, a young male lion who becomes Kiara’s friend and later love interest. The film also features new songs by Elton John and Tim Rice, as well as returning composer Hans Zimmer.

The plot of the movie centers around Kiara’s friendship with Kovu, who is part of a pride of lions that were loyal to Scar, Simba’s uncle and the main villain of the first film. Despite their families’ history and Simba’s initial distrust of Kovu, Kiara and Kovu grow close and eventually fall in love. However, their love is threatened by the ongoing feud between their prides, which escalates into a full-blown war.

Overall, “The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride” is a beloved and entertaining film that has continued to capture the hearts of audiences, especially fans of the original movie.