"300: Rise of an Empire" made $337 million at the box office. The sequel broke even with its $110 million budget. "300: Rise of an Empire" ultimately made less than 300.

In 2014, eight years after Zack Snyder's 300, the sequel 300: Rise of an Empire came along and its box office performance reveals whether the movie lived up to its predecessor's reputation. After premiering at the Berlin International Film Festival in 2007, 300 received a standing ovation, and later earned praise for its stunning visuals. However, the film also faced intense criticism surrounding 300's historical accuracy and political parallels. Altogether, 300 has remained both respected and controversial, leaving its sequel big shoes to fill.

300: Rise of an Empire had a solid foundation to rely on before its release, as Zack Snyder returned to write the screenplay, alongside 300 co-writer, Kurt Johnstad. 300: Rise of an Empire's cast also saw the return...