The 2011 film Immortals received praise upon its release for its striking visuals and how it reimagined mythical gods. That said, it also faced some pushback from fans due to its historical inaccuracies. There were also shortcomings with the narrative that affected the flow of the movie.
Though nothing has been confirmed, with rumors across some outlets of an Immortals 2, let’s look at how aspects such as these could be improved upon if the movie makes a comeback.
Mythological and Historical Inaccuracies
In Immortals, one gripe fans had is that the story of Theseus was altered. The film deviates from the myth of Theseus because, in mythology, he’s known for slaying the Minotaur. He’s also known for venturing through the labyrinth, which helps to contribute to his character and his morals.
In the movie, however, a story is invented that revolves around a war against the Titans and King Hyperion. If a second movie were to be released, show runners need to focus on a more traditional depiction of the Gods, the way they look, and the powers they wield. A good example of how this has been done in other forms of entertainment would be the Age of the Gods betting game. In a short period of time, this game became one of the most popular within the genre and even generated an impressive list of sequels. Some of them include Age of the Gods, Gods of Storms, and Fate Sisters. In the game, the Gods featured have traditional depictions that don’t stray from ancient mythology.
Other examples include Age of Mythology, a game which again, uses traditional depictions of the Gods to make them align with what the audience expects. If you want to know more about traditional depictions and the mythological stories often associated with Greek gods, you can find out more on this page at History.com. Portraying gods accurately has helped to make this game in particular more immersive and engaging, and if screenwriters did the same for Immortals 2, it would help improve the narrative.Â
What Would a Second Immortal Movie Look Like?
A second immortal movie would likely feature breathtaking landscapes, with plenty of Greek-inspired architecture. The setting could well cover divine realms, including Tartarus or Olympus. Covering new and mysterious lands could be an option, but making sure that it stays true and historically accurate would be very important. Thanks to the latest CGI developments, it could even be possible to bring monsters to life, including Cerberus or Chimera. With intricate detail, this would help to make a sequel more exciting.
If the story does bring back Theseus, who was played by Henry Cavill originally, it may be that he ascends as a demigod. Legendary figures such as Hecate, who could add to the dynamics of the story, could well help to build new alliances or even rivalries. If Theseus does have a part to play, it may be that he confronts his mortal legacy, using his divine potential to create tension between the gods and humans, as the lines become blurred.
Epic battle scenes and signature weapons could also be introduced, perhaps ones that have been forged by the gods themselves as a new dynamic. Things like this could help to boost the popularity of the franchise, and it could even pave the way for a new era of mythological movies.
If Immortals 2 does ever get made, having a stellar cast that competes with the first movie would be essential, as this is the one thing that helped the movie gain so much traction at the box office.
