A solid companion piece for 300: Rise of an Empire is a deep dive into how its unique timeline intertwines with the original film. While often called a sequel, it is technically a "mid-quel", covering events before, during, and after the first movie’s Battle of Thermopylae. Where to Watch Legally
The film takes place after the events of the first movie, with Xerxes (played by Rodrigo Santoro) seeking revenge against the Spartans and their leader, King Leonidas. The story follows Themistocles (played by Sullivan Stapleton), the leader of the Athenian fleet, who forms an alliance with the Spartans to defeat the Persians. The film also explores the complex and tumultuous relationship between Themistocles and Artemisia (played by Eva Green), the Queen of Halicarnassus and a key advisor to Xerxes. 300 rise of an empire lk21 link
Rating: 4/5 stars
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