May 19, 2025 – Hollywood, CA — The ancient battlefield returns in glorious, blood-soaked fashion. Warner Bros. has dropped the official teaser trailer for 300: Born of an Empire, a bold new chapter in the legendary saga, starring Henry Cavill and Chris Hemsworth in a high-octane reimagining of Spartan warfare.
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Set for release in summer 2026, Born of an Empire is being described as both a spiritual successor and a radical evolution of the 300 franchise. The teaser, just over 90 seconds, offers a thunderous glimpse of the gritty, hyper-stylized violence that made Zack Snyder’s original film a cultural phenomenon.
“This is not just a sequel — it’s a resurrection,” says director Tarsem Singh (Immortals, The Fall), who brings a surreal, mythic edge to the war-torn world. “We’re diving deeper into the mythology, bloodlines, and betrayals that forged an empire.”
Henry Cavill takes on the lead role as General Cleon, a fierce Athenian warrior haunted by prophecy and vengeance, while Chris Hemsworth stars as Damarus, a ruthless Thracian warlord rising to challenge the remnants of Sparta. The teaser showcases brutal slow-motion combat, gods descending from the sky, and a burning fleet silhouetted against a blood-red sea.
Notably, Lena Headey’s Queen Gorgo appears in flashbacks, bridging the legacy of Leonidas with the rise of new leaders. The line that sent chills through fans:
“Empires are not 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 — they are bled into existence.”
Social media exploded within hours of the teaser’s release, with fans praising its scale, intensity, and unexpected mythological undertones. Cavill and Hemsworth, known for their superhero personas, are now poised to redefine cinematic masculinity in swords, sandals, and bronze armor.
300: Born of an Empire is scheduled to premiere worldwide on July 4, 2026.
