In Africa, young Simba is destined to become the next lion king, but when his father dies suddenly, the young cub is forced into exile by his evil uncle.

Clifford the Big Red Dog is a lovable canine who joins a traveling carnival when he mistakenly believes that he has become a burden to his human family. As he seeks his fortune in food, Clifford helps his new animal buddies overcome their fears, saves the carnival from going bust, and eventually finds his way back home again to his real family.