The Legend of Zorro, the long-awaited sequel to Amblin Entertainment's 1998 hit The Mask of Zorro, sees the swashbuckling masked hero embark on the most dangerous mission of his life. Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta-Jones reunite with director Martin Campbell in this action-packed escapade set in the California territory in the critical days preceding statehood.

The story takes up several years after the conclusion of the previous adventure. Alejandro (Banderas) and Elena (Zeta-Jones) are married and have a 10-year-old son, Joaquin (Adrian Alonso). Though Alejandro continues to don the mask of Zorro to protect the poor and oppressed residents of the California territory from the greed of the overlords, he is torn between his duty and his desire for a more normal life.

Now, Alejandro, as Zorro, must face that conflict again head-on when plans for California to become the 31st state are undermined by a nefarious plot by several prominent land barons and businessmen.

In his valiant attempt to foil their plans, Zorro runs headlong into a crisis that threatens his life and the safety of his family.