<P> 300 was released in both conventional and IMAX theaters in the United States on March 9 , 2007 , and on DVD , Blu - ray Disc , and HD DVD on July 31 , 2007 . The film received mixed reviews , receiving acclaim for its original visuals and style , but criticism for favoring visuals over characterization and its depiction of Persian people , a characterization which some had deemed racist ( who ? citation ? ) by Iran ( Persia ) ; however , the film was a box office success , grossing over $450 million , with the film 's opening being the 24th - largest in box office history at the time . A sequel , entitled Rise of an Empire , which is based on Miller 's unpublished graphic novel prequel Xerxes , was released on March 7 , 2014 . </P>
<P> 300 was released in both conventional and IMAX theaters in the United States on March 9 , 2007 , and on DVD , Blu - ray Disc , and HD DVD on July 31 , 2007 . The film received mixed reviews , receiving acclaim for its original visuals and style , but criticism for favoring visuals over characterization and its depiction of Persian people , a characterization which some had deemed racist ( who ? citation ? ) by Iran ( Persia ) ; however , the film was a box office success , grossing over $450 million , with the film 's opening being the 24th - largest in box office history at the time . A sequel , entitled Rise of an Empire , which is based on Miller 's unpublished graphic novel prequel Xerxes , was released on March 7 , 2014 . </P>
what is the name of the second 300 movie
what is the name of the second 300 movie
Rise of an Empire
Rise of an Empire