Battle for the Pride Lands is the third and final special episode of The Lion Guard. It serves as the double-length opener of Season 3.
Synopsis[]
Scar devises a scheme to destroy the Lion Guard, and the ensuing battle leaves its fighters forever changed; after Kion and Ono are injured in the battle, the Guard must embark on a journey to the Tree of Life to help them regain their strength.
Returning guest stars include David Oyelowo (“Selma”) as Scar, Christian Slater (“Mr. Robot”) as Ushari, Blair Underwood (“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”) as Makuu, Maia Mitchell (“The Fosters”) as Jasiri, Ana Gasteyer (“The Goldbergs”) as Reirei, John O’Hurley (“Seinfeld”) as Hadithi and Common (“Selma”) as Kiburi.[1]
Plot[]
Simba and Rafiki are looking out over the Pride Lands, while Janja's Clan is in the Kilio Valley. Kion speaks with the Lion Guard knowing that as long as they're around the Pride Lands won't end. Anga arrives and announces that the Outlanders are attacking, so the Guard all go there to fight. The Lion Guard and the Pride Landers are shown to be busy defending the Pride Lands from the Army of Scar, with the help of Jasiri as well.
The lion guard as teenagers
As the seasons pass, the Lion Guard grows into young teenagers, and Kion's Roar of the Elders increases in power. Kion unleashes his Roar again against Scar's army when Simba and Rafiki approach them. Rafiki states that the Roar is getting stronger as Kion gets older. Simba agrees and announces that it's time to defeat Scar once and for all. With Jasiri offering to help as well, they come up with a plan and gather the Pride Landers to strike the Outlands that night. However, Shupavu and Njano overhear their plan and slither away.

"A new way to go"

Scar's ultimate plan to put an end to his nephew's kingdom

"On the last night"
Later that night, Zazu alerts the royal family that Hadithi and Shujaa, has come to help. With all the Pride Landers gathered together, Simba asks Kion to lead the battle in the morning. Kion confesses that he has concerns over how to defeat Scar, but Simba remains positive. Soon, Kion and the Guard start to think to talk of the building anticipation that this is the last night before the big battle, with Kion needing to speak with someone beforehand.
Nearby, Shupavu leads Janja's Clan into Pride Lands. They spot Goigoi who is carrying
"And remember, you can't fight fire with fire."
Back near Pride Rock, Janja's clan enters the Lair of the Lion Guard so they can trap the Guard, grabbing Ono's attention. When the Guard enters, Kiburi's Float adds more dry grass and sticks to the entrance to trap everyone inside, and before long, Mzingo's Parliament sets them alight. It doesn't take long before the lair fills up with smoke. Janja escapes the fire and, realizing Scar has betrayed him, goes to find Jasiri, the only one who will trust him.

Anga and Hadithi help the royal family
With the time of the essence, Beshte remembers that the lake in the pool leads to Lake Shangaza just outside the lair. When Janja's clan asks to follow, Kion allows them to do so, telling them that he respects all creatures, even those who don't follow the Circle of Life. With Fuli ridding on Beshte's back, the Guard and Janja's clan swim through and out the other end, where they notice the severity of the fire.
With the royal family safe outside Pride Rock, Scar appears on top of the burning Pride Rock and announces that the Lion
The Pride Landers now believe that Scar can be defeat

A teenage Scar, during his time as Leader of the Guard, with his new friend

"Till the Pride Lands end...with all of your friends."

Kion got his scar

Kion defeating Scar

Ono carrying Bunga to safety

The new leader of the Outlands

Ono blind

Kion roars at Bunga by accident

"Only time will tell if your vision will return to full strength."

Rafiki examine Kion's scar

The Tree of Life has the cure

Anga the new Keenest of Sight

Ono is now the Smartest

Leaving the Pride Lands
As the Lion Guard makes its way out of the Pride Lands, they are met with a surprise: all the animals they have helped and met throughout the seasons have gathered to wish them goodbye and good luck on their journey, bowing and saluting with respect as the Guard passes them by. On their way out, Kion briefly stops to talk with Thurston, who pompously says the zebras will protect the Pride Lands while they're gone. Playing along, Kion thanks him for his help, referring to him by name for the first time.

"Till the Pride Lands end..."
Appearances[]
Characters[]
![]() Simba |
![]() Rafiki |
![]() Janja
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![]() Cheezi (redeemed) |
![]() Chungu (redeemed) |
![]() Nne
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![]() Tano
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![]() Kion |
![]() Bunga |
![]() Fuli |
![]() Ono |
![]() Beshte |
![]() Anga |
![]() (cameo / final appearance) |
![]() Nduli (silent cameo) (redeemed / final appearance) |
![]() Tamka (redeemed / final appearance) |
![]() Goigoi (redeemed / final appearance) |
![]() Reirei (redeemed / final appearance) |
![]() Kiburi (redeemed / final appearance) |
![]() Jasiri |
![]() Ma Tembo |
![]() Mtoto |
![]() Scar
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![]() Shupavu (final appearance) |
![]() Njano (silent cameo) (final appearance) |
![]() Mtoto's Mom |
![]() Madoa |
![]() Male Hyena
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![]() SableAntelope#1 |
![]() Nyata (silent cameo) (final appearance) |
![]() Nyeusi (silent cameo) (final appearance) |
![]() Ushari
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![]() Boboka |
![]() Zito |
![]() Mwenzi |
![]() Kifaru |
![]() ♂Crocodile |
![]() Makuu |
![]() Hadithi |
![]() Shujaa |
![]() Zazu |
![]() Johari |
![]() Mbeya |
![]() Laini |
![]() Bupu |
![]() Shingo (silent cameo) |
![]() Mufasa |
![]() Shenzi (painting / final appearances) |
![]() Banzai (painting / final appearances) |
![]() Ed (painting / final appearances) |
![]() Nala |
![]() Kiara |
![]() Tunu (silent cameo)
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![]() Wema (silent cameo)
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![]() Strange Lion (silent debut) |
![]() S. Cobra (silent debut) |
![]() The Bravest Lion (debut/only appearance) |
![]() The Fastest Lion (debut/only appearance) |
![]() The Strongest Lion (debut/only appearance) |
![]() The Keenest of Sight Lion (debut/only appearance) |
![]() Makini |
![]() Zigo (final appearance) |
![]() Nyuni (silent cameo)
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![]() ♀Wagtail (silent cameo)
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![]() Mzingo (redeemed) |
![]() Dogo's Siblings (redeemed / final appearance) |
![]() Mwoga (redeemed) |
![]() ♂Vulture
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![]() Hodari (silent cameo)
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![]() Dogo (silent cameo) (redeemed / final appearance) |
![]() Kijana (silent cameo) (redeemed / final appearance) |
![]() Waza (silent cameo) (final appearance) |
![]() (final appearance) |
![]() Kitendo (cave painting) |
![]() Fikiri (cave painting) |
![]() Tiifu
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![]() Zuri
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![]() Basi (mention) |
![]() Timon (silent cameo) |
![]() Pumbaa (silent cameo) |
![]() Twiga (silent cameo) |
![]() ♂Egret (final appearance) |
![]() Big Baboon (silent cameo) |
![]() B. Baboon's Ma (silent cameo) |
![]() Baby Baboon (cameo) |
![]() Thurston |
Groups[]
![]() Army of Scar (final appearance) |
![]() The Lion Guard |
![]() Janja's Clan (redeemed) |
![]() Makuu's Float |
![]() Ma Tembo's Herd |
![]() Bupu's Herd |
![]() Mbeya's Crash |
![]() Laini's Group |
![]() Jasiri's Clan |
![]() The Hyena Resistance (final appearance) |
![]() Simba's Pride |
![]() Ono's Flock (final appearance) |
![]() Reirei's Pack (final appearance) |
![]() Mzingo's Parliament |
![]() Kiburi's Float (final appearance) |
![]() Shupavu's Group (final appearance) |
![]() Twiga's Herd |
![]() Big Baboon's Troop |
![]() Baby Baboon's Troop |
![]() Thurston's Herd |
![]() Shenzi's Clan (painting / final appearances) |
![]() Kitendo's Troop (painting) |
![]() Swala's Herd (cameo/no leader/final appearance) |
![]() Kion's Army |
![]() Hadithi's High Flying Heroes (final appearance) |
Locations[]
Animals[]
![]() Lions |
![]() Egrets |
![]() Honey Badgers |
![]() Hippos |
![]() Cheetahs |
![]() Eagles |
![]() Mandrills |
![]() Meerkats |
![]() Warthogs |
![]() Hyenas |
![]() Crocodiles |
![]() Elephants |
![]() Sable Antelopes |
![]() Rhinoceroses |
![]() Tickbirds |
![]() Galagos |
![]() Gorillas |
![]() Geckos (final appearance) |
![]() Hornbills |
![]() Baboons |
![]() Giraffes |
![]() Gazelles |
![]() Turacos |
![]() Bee-eaters |
![]() Yellow Wagtails |
![]() Bushshrikes |
![]() Wildebeests (final appearance) |
![]() Butterflies |
![]() Zebras |
![]() Cobras (final appearance) |
![]() Jackals (final appearance) |
![]() Vultures |
![]() Skinks (final appearance) |