Summary
- 300 is a successful underdog story based on the Battle of Thermopylae with impressive box office and DVD sales.
- Unfortunately, Netflix will remove 300 by December 31, so fans have a limited time to watch the epic movie.
- There is a possibility that 300 could return to Netflix in the future, especially with a Snyder prequel series in development.
Audiences worldwide are settling in to watch as many movies as possible during the holiday season, which could lead to people stumbling upon Zack Synder’s epic 300. Released in 2007, the film based on Frank Miller’s comic book proved to be a hit with audiences due to its violent and historical nature. It is a fictionalized version of the Battle of Thermopylae in the Greco-Persian wars.
It’s an incredible film that has endured and continues to be a popular option on Netflix. However, fans of 300 or those interested in watching it for the first time should try to view it before the month of December draws to a close.
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What Is 300 All About And How Did It Originally Perform At The Box Office?
300 is an epic historical action movie that is based on King Leonidas, whom Gerard Butler plays, as he leads 300 Spartans into a seemingly impossible battle against Xerxes and his Persian army of over 300,000 soldiers. It leads to a violent action movie that is beautifully shot, with some fantastic dialogue and characters that will be memorable forever. With a brilliant cast featuring the movie debut of Michael Fassbender, Dominic West, and Lena Headey, among others, there are many reasons for people to check out what is essentially a great underdog story. 300 performed well upon its release at the box office, being the tenth most popular film for 2007.
300 made $454.1 million worldwide at the box office and an additional $270 million in DVD and Blu-ray sales, which is particularly impressive considering it was created on a budget of approximately $60 million. The film’s popularity led to a sequel being released in 2014, with 300: Rise of an Empire taking place before, during, and after the battle of the original movie. It taps into that world and fleshes out certain characters and plot points, which proved to be a hit with the hardcore audience the franchise has created over the years, both in the comic and movie worlds. However, Butler didn’t reprise his role, and while Snyder co-wrote the script, he didn’t direct it either.
Why Will Fans Of 300 Be Sad On December 31?
Unfortunately, December 31 will be 300‘s final day on Netflix, with the platform having confirmed that it will be pulled at the start of the new year. That means people only have a few more days left to step into the Spartan world to enjoy this epic adventure if they do not own a physical copy of it. The film has been available on Netflix since September 2024, but after a few months, it is being pulled as Netflix refreshes its content, ending its relatively short lifespan on the service.
While Snyder’s film could end up being picked up elsewhere on another streaming platform, Netflix isn’t going to be one of those from 2025 onwards. It’s an unfortunate situation because 300 being on Netflix made it widely accessible to people to check out, whether that was for the first time or the 300th, helping to keep the story alive and popular among movie fans around the world.
Could 300 Return To Netflix In The Future?
Of course, there is absolutely a possibility that 300 will find a home on Netflix once again at some point in the future. The popular streaming service often rotates movies and brings back films that were previously available but were taken off, especially ones that are as popular and unique as 300. Netflix simply has to change things up every once in a while to keep the options fresh for subscribers.
Synder has also previously confirmed to Comicbook.com that he is working on a prequel series for 300. He said, “We’re just getting ready to dive in and get to work on it. It’s super fun; I love the world. And even just in the preliminary meetings we’ve had talking about, like, ‘What if this happened or that happened,’ just a lot of it’s just really fun to go, ‘Wow,’ it’s a rich standard.” While there are no confirmed dates for when that series will begin filming or where it will air, it does paint a positive picture for the future of the franchise.
Even if Snyder’s 300 prequel series doesn’t go to Netflix, it will spark an interest in the previous two movies again, which will undoubtedly capture Netflix’s attention. The streaming giants always look to be ahead of the curve regarding situations such as this; therefore, if there is going to be a buzz about the original movie, then there’s a good chance it will be made available once again if they’re able to get the rights. So, while December 31 might be a sad day for fans of the action-packed, violent movie, all hope isn’t lost for its future on Netflix.
Netflix
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