A runt pig named Wilbur tries to navigate farm life after being saved by a young girl named Fern. When Wilbur learns that he is being raised for slaughter, he turns to a new friend for help: a witty and wise barn spider named Charlotte.
In the wake of Charlotte's miraculous web message, Wilbur and Fern embrace their newfound celebrity. But a twist of fortune puts Wilbur's fate back into question, sending Charlotte and the barn animals on another quest to save him.