Question: how much did 300 make at the box office
Answer: The film received mixed reviews , receiving acclaim for its original visuals and style , but criticism for favoring visuals over characterization and its depiction of the ancient Persians in Iran , a characterization which some had deemed racist ; however , the film was a box office success , grossing over $450 million , with the film 's opening being the 24th - largest in box office history at the time .