300 in order

Fictionalized action films based on the retellings of the Persian Wars, a series of conflicts between the Empire of Persia and Greek city-states. 2 films, 3h 39m in all, in release order.

1. 1
   

   300

   2007 · 117 min

   A story very loosely based the 480 B.C. Battle of Thermopylae, where the King of Sparta led his army against the advancing Persians.

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2. 2
   

   300: Rise of an Empire

   2014 · 102 min · Post-credits scene: yes

   Greek general Themistocles attempts to unite all of Greece by leading the charge that will change the course of the war. Themistocles faces the massive invading Persian forces led by mortal-turned-god, Xerxes and Artemesia, the vengeful commander of the Persian navy.

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