Simba idolizes his father King Mufasa and is excited about his royal destiny, but his uncle Scar schemes to take the throne for himself. After Mufasa's death, Simba flees but later returns as an adult to reclaim his rightful place as king.

When the Emperor of China decrees one man per family must serve in the army, Mulan disguises herself as a man to take her father's place. She is tested at every turn but ultimately embraces her inner strength on the path to becoming a legendary war

After her father's death, Ella is mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters until she meets a charming stranger who may be her ticket to a better life.

Maleficent and Aurora's relationship becomes strained when Aurora is drawn to Prince Phillip, prompting Maleficent to join forces with other fairies to protect their magical homeland from enemies.

A young woman is offered as a sacrifice to a dragon after her marriage to a prince, forcing her into a fierce fight for survival.