300 (2006)
Directed by Zack Snyder and starring Gerard Butler, is a stylized epic depicting the Battle of Thermopylae. Told through heightened visuals and mythic framing, the film follows King Leonidas and a small Spartan force facing the invading Persian army. The story blends historical conflict with graphic-novel aesthetics and operatic violence.

300: Rise of an Empire (2014)
Directed by Noam Murro, expands the stylized war saga to naval conflicts between Greece and Persia. Running parallel to the events of 300, the film centers on Athenian general Themistocles and the ruthless Persian commander Artemisia. The emphasis shifts toward sea battles and spectacle-driven action.