Bionicle 3: Web of Shadows

Bionicle 3: Web of Shadows

Year: 2005

Runtime: 75 mins

Language: English

Directors: Terry Shakespeare, David Molina

ActionScience FictionAnimationFantasy

The climactic struggle for Metru Nui erupts when the Toa Metru return to their once‑glorious city, only to find it ravaged and overrun by the ferocious Visorak. Captured by this new enemy, they are transformed into the hideous Toa Hordika. To cure their mutations and fulfill their destiny, they must locate a legendary figure whose aid can restore them before the darkness inside consumes them.

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1

Makuta's shard freed from the crystal prison

Makuta remains imprisoned in a crystal prison after the events of the previous film. A mysterious figure speaks Makuta's name, scratches the crystal, and withdraws a shard that begins the plan to free him.

After the previous film Crystal prison
2

Roodaka implants the heartstone shard and vows to free Makuta

The figure is Roodaka, queen of the Visorak horde. She implants the shard as a heartstone and vows to free Makuta, setting the plot in motion.

Moment after extraction Crystal prison
3

Vakama recounts the Toa Metru's departure and Metru Nui's fall

Vakama, a Turaga, narrates how the Toa Metru left Metru Nui after sealing Makuta with their elemental powers. In their absence, Metru Nui falls to the Visorak horde under Sidorak and Roodaka.

Flashback Metru Nui
4

Toa Metru arrive, ambushed, and mutated into Hordika

The Toa Metru arrive on the shore of Metru Nui and approach the Coliseum where Matoran are kept. They are ambushed by Visorak, captured, and brought to the Coliseum. Roodaka infuses them with Visorak venom and mutates them into beast-like Hordika.

On arrival Coliseum, Metru Nui
5

Rahaga rescue; Norik explains Hordika's fate and Keetongu's legend

Sidorak orders the Toa killed, but Norik leads six Rahaga to rescue them from death. Norik explains that Visorak venom mutates the Toa into Hordika unless neutralized, and that the hermit Keetongu may be their only hope.

Rescue scene Coliseum
6

Vakama's anger leads to capture again; Roodaka makes a deal

Vakama grows angry at the situation and storms off to rescue the Matoran alone, only to be captured again. Roodaka seizes the moment, offering him leadership over the Visorak if he helps her rule Metru Nui.

Interim Coliseum
7

The Toa and Rahaga seek Keetongu at Ga-Metru

The remaining Toa and the Rahaga travel to the Great Temple in Ga-Metru to seek clues to Keetongu's whereabouts. The hermit Rahi agrees to aid them, providing a glimmer of hope.

Mission to find Keetongu Great Temple, Ga-Metru
8

Keetongu aids the Toa; return to Coliseum

Keetongu pledges to help the Toa Metru. The party returns to the Coliseum to challenge the Visorak and restore balance, while Keetongu targets Sidorak and Roodaka.

Confrontation prep Coliseum
9

Roodaka's ambition falters as Vakama and Matau confront her

Roodaka arrives and demands control over the Toa's elemental powers. Vakama and Matau confront her, exposing her treachery, and Vakama begins to turn the tide.

Climax stage Coliseum
10

Vakama reaffirms loyalty; Visorak depart

Vakama reveals his true loyalty and orders the Visorak to depart and be free, breaking Roodaka's grip on the battle.

Climax Coliseum
11

Heartstone shattered; Makuta freed

Unaware that the heartstone is Makuta's prison, Vakama fires his spinner at it, breaking the seal and freeing Makuta. The Master of Shadows uses his powers to teleport the incapacitated Roodaka to safety.

Moment of sealing break Coliseum
12

Makuta's awakening; Keetongu restores the Hordika

Makuta vents his newfound freedom, while Norik watches, as Keetongu restores the Hordika to their original Toa Metru forms.

Post-release Metru Nui
13

Toa Metru depart Metru Nui with the Matoran

The Toa bid farewell to the Rahaga and depart Metru Nui with the Matoran, stepping into an uncertain future.

Departure Metru Nui
14

Vakama concludes the tale; destinies await

Turaga Vakama concludes the story to Takanuva, Jaller, and Hahli after the events of the first film, and tells them that they must discover their own destinies.

End of tale Narration

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