Zack Snyder

Xerxes tempts the rejected Spartan outcast Ephialtes with promises of wealth, pleasure, and status in exchange for the location of the hidden path behind the Spartan lines. Driven by a lifetime of resentment and a desire for the validation denied to him by Leonidas, Ephialtes agrees to betray his people and kneels before the Persian King.

Queen Hippolyte reprimands her daughter Diana for her reckless behavior and disobedience during a trial of combat. Diana argues that she is ready to face the world of men, but her mother insists she lacks the wisdom to handle the ancient dangers that once destroyed Atlantis.

Bruce Wayne travels to a remote Icelandic village to recruit Arthur Curry (Aquaman) for his team of heroes. Arthur is initially resistant and dismissive of Bruce's efforts, preferring to remain isolated despite his good deeds. Bruce attempts to persuade him by emphasizing the coming threat and the need for unity.

Steve Trevor attempts to warn General Durgan about an imminent Nazi attack involving advanced technology. In a frantic rush, he recounts his unbelievable journey from a secret island of Amazons to escaping in an invisible jet, risking his credibility to deliver a life-saving warning.

Barry visits his father, Henry, in prison. Henry urges Barry to stop sacrificing his own future to clear his name, while Barry insists on pursuing a degree in criminal justice to help his father.

Bruce Wayne and Alfred Pennyworth discuss Bruce's attempts to recruit metahumans for his team. Bruce reveals his failure to recruit Aquaman and his urgency to find Barry Allen, driven by a promise he made to Superman.

Queen Gorgo addresses the Spartan Council to demand military reinforcements for her husband, King Leonidas. She appeals to the councilmen's roles as fathers and former soldiers, arguing that the survival of Spartan liberty and the future of their children depend on their immediate action.

Ephialtes, a deformed Spartan outcast, pleads with King Leonidas to let him fight alongside the 300 to reclaim his family's honor. Leonidas is forced to reject him because Ephialtes' physical limitations prevent him from holding his shield high enough to protect the man next to him in the phalanx formation. The rejection leaves Ephialtes devastated and resentful, creating a pivotal moment of emotional stakes for both characters.

Bruce Wayne and Diana Prince discuss the impending alien invasion. Diana reveals the history of Darkseid and the Motherboxes, explaining the threat facing Earth. They realize they must assemble a team to defend the planet.

King Leonidas delivers a powerful rallying cry to his 300 soldiers on the eve of their final stand. He frames their inevitable sacrifice as a necessary foundation for a future defined by freedom, reason, and the rule of law rather than the whims of tyrants.

Diana and Steve Trevor engage in a power struggle while flying an invisible jet toward the world of men. After Steve uses the Golden Lasso to restrain Diana, he must figure out how to pilot the mystical aircraft using her tiara before they crash into the ocean.