The Lion King II : Simba 's Pride is an American direct-to-video movie released by Walt Disney Pictures on October 27 , 1998 and the sequel to The Lion King . The Lion King II : Simba 's Pride ( later retitled The Lion King 2 : Simba 's Pride ) is a 1998 American direct-to-video animated film released by Walt Disney Home Video on October 27 , 1998 .