In ancient Greece, Queen Alcmene, desperate for a way to topple the tyrannical rule of her husband King Amphitryon, prays to Hera for help. Hera, hearing her plea, allows Zeus to impregnate Alcmene, leading to the birth of Hercules, born with incredible strength and destined for greatness. Hercules grows up unaware of his divine origins, living in the shadow of his older step-brother, Iphicles, who is favored by their father, the king. While Hercules is in love with the beautiful Princess Hebe of Crete, his step-brother is betrothed to her, further straining the tense family dynamic.

Due to the king's machinations, Hercules is sent away to a distant land to engage in a perilous battle. During this journey, Hercules slowly learns about his true identity and purpose, shaped by the prophecy that he will overthrow a tyrant king and restore peace to the land. As he grapples with his destiny, Hercules must hone his strength and combat skills to survive against insurmountable odds, wrestling with his divine nature and the mortal shortcomings that accompany his humanity. His harrowing experiences away from home forge the path to his eventual return, where he must face the ultimate test of his new-found powers and confront his own lineage.