Immortals 2011

In the ebb and flow of eternity, immortal warfare raged in the celestial expanse, leaving victors to proclaim themselves divine and vanquished Titans imprisoned beneath Mount Tartarus’ unforgiving mantle. The Epirus Bow, a formidable artifact imbued with immense power, vanished on Earth during the war. As the dawn of human civilization beckoned, mortal king Hyperion (Mickey Rourke) of Heraklion embarked upon a perilous quest in 1228 B.C., driven by a desire to unleash the Titans as an act of defiance against the gods who had failed to save his loved ones. Convinced that the virgin oracle Phaedra (Freida Pinto) held the key to locating the Bow, Hyperion seized her, intending to exploit her prophetic abilities.

Meanwhile, in a small village beset by uncertainty, the inhabitants prepared to flee from the approaching army of King Hyperion, seeking refuge in the depths of Mount Tartarus. Among them was Theseus (Henry Cavill), a stalwart warrior honed by his mentor, the venerable old man (John Hurt). Though considered an outcast due to his mother Aethra’s (Anne Day-Jones) tragic past, Theseus and his mother were forced to remain behind as Athenian soldiers, including Lysander (Joseph Morgan), arrived to claim the village. Theseus valiantly fended off multiple assailants before Helios (Peter Stebbings), an Athenian officer, intervened, dispatching Lysander for his betrayal. The vanquished Lysander then traveled to Hyperion’s court, offering his services and the location of the village in exchange for asylum. Hyperion accepted but exacted a gruesome punishment upon Lysander for his treachery. As the king’s forces descended upon the village, they slaughtered the inhabitants, claimed Aethra as their own, and took Theseus captive.

In the aftermath of this devastation, Zeus (Luke Evans), the old man, convened with fellow gods Athena (Isabel Lucas), Poseidon (Kellan Lutz), Ares (Daniel Sharman), Apollo (Corey Sevier), and Heracles (Steve Byers). He cautioned them against intervening in mortal affairs as gods, urging faith in humanity’s capacity to vanquish Hyperion until the Titans were released. This divine counsel came too late, for Zeus had already revealed his true identity as Theseus’ mentor.

In chains alongside the cunning Stavros (Stephen Dorff), Theseus was held captive near Phaedra, who had glimpsed a prophetic vision of her rescuer. As she organized a daring insurrection, using the chaos to escape with Theseus, Stavros, and other slaves, the warrior’s determination solidified: he would pursue King Hyperion and reclaim his mother’s rest. But as he and his companions attempted to commandeer a vessel, they were overwhelmed by Hyperion’s forces. Poseidon, however, intervened in a manner both unexpected and fateful – falling from Olympus into the ocean, he unleashed a mighty tidal wave that wiped out Hyperion’s men. And so, Phaedra beheld another vision: Theseus standing near a shrouded form, his heart heavy with grief for his fallen mother. In this moment of clarity, she realized that Theseus must return to Heraklion and lay Aethra to rest.

As Theseus mournfully lays Aethra to rest, he stumbles upon the Epirus Bow entombed in nearby rock formations. Liberating the ancient relic, he finds himself beset by the monstrous Minotaur (Robert Maillet), Hyperion’s henchman. Theseus vanquishes the beast and employs the sacred weapon to repel an impending execution, his allies’ lives hanging precariously in the balance. However, the poisonous scratches inflicted by the Minotaur prove too potent, and Theseus succumbs to their effects, Phaedra’s devoted care unable to stem the tide of his rapidly deteriorating condition.

As fate would have it, Phaedra finds herself enamored with the weakened warrior, her visions - once a source of torment - now replaced by an unshakeable sense of devotion. In this vulnerable state, Theseus and his companions return to Phaedra’s temple, taking advantage of Hyperion’s absence at Mount Tartarus. Meanwhile, Stavros and Theseus fall prey to an ambush, the treacherous trap resulting in the loss of the Epirus Bow.

In a stunning display of divine intervention, Ares swoops in to rescue Theseus from certain doom, only to be met with Zeus’ wrath for disregarding his command. The king of the gods sternly warns Theseus that he will no longer receive divine assistance, instead being forced to justify the faith placed in him by Zeus alone.

As the curtain falls on this celestial drama, Theseus, Phaedra, and Stavros set their sights on Mount Tartarus, a fateful journey marked by failure. Despite his valiant efforts to warn King Cassander (Stephen McHattie) of Hyperion’s machinations, the monarch remains obstinate, dismissing the very notion of divine intervention as mere myth.

The following day, Hyperion wields the Epirus Bow with devastating effect, reducing Mount Tartarus’ seemingly impregnable walls to rubble and claiming Helios as his latest victim. Theseus rallies the Hellenic army against their foes, ultimately besting Lysander in combat before turning his attention to the unfolding chaos.

In a bold yet futile attempt to stem the tide of destruction, Theseus confronts Hyperion, only to watch as the god unleashes the Epirus Bow, releasing the Titans from their ancient prison. Stavros seizes the bow, using it to vanquish one Titan before being brutally slaughtered by its brethren.

As the dust settles on this apocalyptic battlefield, Zeus, Poseidon, Athena, Heracles, and Apollo join forces to repel the marauding Titans, Theseus engaging Hyperion in a fierce duel. In a final act of defiance, Zeus destroys the Epirus Bow with the Warhammer of Ares, rendering it useless against the gods’ mighty powers.

Though overwhelmed by sheer numbers, the Olympian deities prove their superiority, but not without suffering heavy losses - all save Zeus and Poseidon falling to the relentless onslaught. Theseus ultimately claims Hyperion as his final victim, before Zeus seals Mount Tartarus’ fate, condemning its forces to oblivion.

As Olympus rises from the ashes of war, Theseus finds himself gravely wounded, his sacrifice recognized by the gods. With Phaedra’s aid, he is transported to Olympus, where a hero’s welcome awaits, his name etched alongside those of the divine pantheon.

As the annals of time unfold, the exploits of Theseus have evolved into an enduring epic, while Phaedra has borne fruit in the form of Acamas, his biological heir. It is amidst this backdrop that fate intervenes, and a wise elder takes it upon himself to initiate the young Acamas (Gage Munroe) into the mystical realm of destiny. The elderly sage presents Acamas with an eerie prophecy: he too will one day find himself entwined in a struggle against the forces of darkness. As if foretold by the cosmos, a vivid portent besets Acamas - a celestial canvas awash with gods and Titans, locked in a titanic battle that eerily echoes Theseus’ own valorous exploits.