In medieval Scotland, a brave Scottish general named Macbeth encounters a trio of witches upon his return from battle. The witches prophesy that he will become the King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Lady Macbeth, he murders King Duncan to take the throne. Following the regicide, Macbeth is wracked with guilt and paranoia, while Lady Macbeth similarly succumbs to madness as they both grapple with their heinous actions.

As Macbeth's reign begins, he becomes increasingly tyrannical and delusional, leading to further bloodshed and treachery. Haunted by the witches' prophecies and his own paranoia, he becomes obsessed with securing his power, leading to violent confrontations and spiraling chaos. The kingdom spirals into turmoil under Macbeth’s rule, and those around him start plotting against him to restore order and justice.