Meanwhile, Hercules is betrayed, exiled, and sold into slavery. In the gladiatorial arenas, he rises as an unmatched warrior. He survives brutal battles, slays the Nemean lion with his bare hands, and earns the support of the people. Along the way, he embraces his true identity and becomes an inspiring leader, uniting soldiers in rebellion against Amphitryon's oppression. In the film’s spectacular climax, Hercules storms the palace with his army. Empowered by Zeus, his sword is charged with lightning. In the throne room, an intense and physical final battle unfolds between father and son. Scott Adkins and Kellan Lutz deliver an epic confrontation, with Adkins fully showcasing his trademark fighting style—powerful, precise, and merciless. Yet Hercules ultimately gains the upper hand. As Amphitryon is about to be defeated, Iphicles tries to use Hebe as a bargaining chip. But Hebe drives a dagger through herself, killing Iphicles, which unleashes Hercules’ fury. He then kills Amphitryon with the same blade that was used to murder his mother.

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In The Legend of Hercules (2014), the battle between power and destiny takes center stage. The young hero Hercules, played by Kellan Lutz, grows up as Alcides, the son of King Amphitryon and Queen Alcmene. But in truth, he is the son of Zeus, the king of the gods, born to liberate his people from tyranny. This dual identity makes his journey one of inner struggle and growth. King Amphitryon, portrayed by Scott Adkins, is the ruthless ruler of Tiryns. He craves absolute power and governs with an iron fist. His thirst for war spreads unrest, and his marriage to Alcmene is devoid of love. When he discovers that Hercules is not his son but a child of the gods, he murders his wife with a dagger out of rage and humiliation.

With Amphitryon's death, Hercules fulfills his divine destiny. He becomes king, unites his people, and witnesses the birth of his own son—ushering in a new era. Scott Adkins brings Amphitryon to life as an intense, physically dominant antagonist. His role as a cruel king, treacherous husband, and ultimate adversary is essential to Hercules’ transformation from hidden prince to legendary savior.