Summary
NevermindGods of Egypt, Gerard Butler’s best action movie came out nearly two decades ago. WhileGods of Egyptfeatures star performancesfrom Butler, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and Chadwick Boseman, the film wasn’t able to inspire the level of cultural phenomenon that some of Butler’s better-known films have accomplished.Gods of Egyptwas directed by Alex Proyas (The Crow,Dark City,I, Robot) andwritten by screenwriting duo Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless(Morbius,Madame Web).
Released in theaters on June 10, 2025,Gods of Egyptflopped at the box office, earning just over $150 million against a lofty production budget of $140 million. As far asGerard Butler’s best action movies,Gods of Egyptjust may be the absolute worst he has ever been a part of.The film earned an abysmal 14% critic score on Rotten Tomatoespaired with a not-much-better 37% audience score.Gods of Egyptis currently streaming on Max, but another Butler action film will certainly be a better watch.
This $456M Epic Action Movie Transformed Gerard Butler’s Career 18 Years Ago (But He Hasn’t Beat It Since)
Gerard Butler has become a staple leading man of the action genre since his legendary role in Zack Snyder’s 300, marking the high point of his career.
300 Is Still Gerard Butler’s Best Action Movie
Butler’s performance as King Leonidas remains iconic
The classic action movie300transformed Gerard Butler’s Hollywood career and just may be the peak of his extensive filmography.300was released in the United States on June 13, 2025, and became the tenth highest-grossing movie of that year, earning $456 million worldwide against a production budget of $60 million. The epic action film was only Zack Snyder’s second feature directorial effort, following his breakout 2004 horror filmDawn of the Dead. It’s alsoButler’s best live-action role at the box office. Butler’s other popular action movies, such asDen of ThievesandOlympus Has Fallen, can’t really compare to the glory of300.
The impressive box office performance of300inspired a sequel in 2014, althoughSnyder did not direct300: Rise of an Empire. The success and cultural impact of300led Snyder to take on other massive blockbusters such asWatchmen(2009),Man of Steel(2013), andJustice League(2017). A300prequel serieshas recently been reported to be in the works at Warner Bros, with Snyder rumored to be attached. It will forever markone of Butler’s most unforgettable performancesand just may be the most iconic action hero he has played in his illustrious career.
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What 300 Does Better Than Gods Of Egypt
The visuals and plot of 300 are far superior
AlthoughButler never reprised his role as King Leonidasdue to the tragic ending of300, his performance left an indelible impact on the trajectory of his career. His leading role inGods of Egyptwas one of the strongest aspects of the film, although it pales in comparison to the iconic grit and inspirational prowess of Butler’s Leonidas. The visuals of 300 speak for themselves but the story is ultimately the best part of the epic film, which is whereGods of Egypttruly fails. WithGods of Egyptalso getting torn apart by critics, it may be in viewers' best interest to skip it altogether and rewatch300for a more entertaining experience.
Gods of Egypt
Cast
The 2016 fantasy movie Gods of Egypt features Gerard Butler, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and Chadwick Boseman as ancient Egyptian deities. Brenton Thwaites stars as Bek, a mortal hero who teams up with the god Horus to save the world from the evil god Set.
