Immortals

Theseus, a mortal pulled from his village by a thunderous calling, becomes Zeus's chosen instrument in a widening war against the merciless warlord Hyperion. Hyperion razes towns in pursuit of a weapon that could wipe out humanity, and the godly interference only deepens the danger. The task falls to Theseus to unite divided bands of fighters, rallying allies such as Stavros and the faithful, while an oracle’s visions hint at the costs of defying the divine order. Freida Pinto's Phaedra brings a personal motive to the larger struggle, complicating loyalties and testing Theseus's resolve. Tarsem Singh reimagines the Theseus myth as a sprawling visual epic, combining brutal combat with operatic faith and a modern sensibility. Heroes rise around Theseus's name.

Directed by Tarsem Singh, Immortals reimagines Greek myth rather than adapting a single text, featuring lush production design and vivid visual choices. Henry Cavill stars as Theseus, Mickey Rourke as Hyperion, Freida Pinto as Phaedra, and Luke Evans as Zeus.

With a budget of 75 million, Immortals earned about 226.9 million worldwide, confirming solid performance for a stylized fantasy. The numbers show strong audience interest despite mixed reviews and heavy competition from other genre releases that year to global audiences.

Visually Immortals is remembered for bold art direction, sweeping set pieces, and mythic armor that defined late 2010s fantasy aesthetics. Its distinctive color palette and action sequences influenced later sword and sandal hybrids, keeping Tarsem Singh's signature look present in genre conversations. Its visuals remain a reference for bold fantasy.

Critics split on the script but praised the film's scope and themes of power, fate, and rebellion against tyranny. It foregrounds human courage and loyalty while divine beings intervene with brutal consequences, presenting a clash between mortal resolve and godly meddling. The discourse continues about balance between spectacle and substance.