Time has passed since TLK 2 Simba's Pride. King Simba is getting close to his father Mufasa's age, so he's given his title as king of the Pridelands, to his son in law, Kovu. Kiara has 3 cubs, Ash, who takes after his father Kovu, Sarafina, who takes after both Kiara and Nala, and and Koda, who takes after King Simba himself.