In 480 B.C., one year after the Battle of Thermopylae, Dilios, a hoplite in the Spartan army, begins his story of Leonidas I from childhood to kingship via the Spartan child … See more

• Gerard Butler as Leonidas, King of Sparta.
• David Wenham as Dilios, narrator and Spartan soldier.
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In July 2005, composer Tyler Bates began work on the film, describing the score as having "beautiful themes on the top and large choir," but … See more

Theatrical
In August 2006, Warner Bros. announced 300's release date as March 16, 2007, but in October the release was moved forward to March 9, 2007. … See more

Development
Producer Gianni Nunnari was not the only person planning a film about the Battle of Thermopylae, as director Michael Mann had already planned a film of the battle based on the book Gates of Fire. Nunnari discovered See more

The official 300 website was launched by Warner Bros. in December 2005. The "conceptual art" and Zack Snyder's production blog were the initial attractions of the site. Later, … See more

Box office
300 was released in North America on March 9, 2007, in both conventional and IMAX theaters. It … See more