"300: Rise of an Empire" is a 2014 American epic war film directed by Noam Murro. It serves as a sidequel and follow-up to the 2007 film "300," adapting another graphic novel by Frank Miller, "Xerxes." The film explores events parallel to and after the Battle of Thermopylae depicted in the first film.
The story centers around the Greek general Themistocles (played by Sullivan Stapleton) as he leads the Greek navy against the Persian forces led by the naval commander Artemisia (played by Eva Green), a formidable and vengeful adversary. The narrative weaves together naval battles and political intrigue, providing a broader perspective on the conflict between the Greeks and the Persians.
"300: Rise of an Empire" received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its visual style and Eva Green's performance but criticism for its deviation from historical accuracy and narrative complexity. While it didn't reach the same level of acclaim as its predecessor, the film still found an audience interested in its stylized action and continuation of the larger narrative set in the world of "300."