The Huntsman: Winter's War

The Huntsman: Winter's War

Year: 2016

Runtime: 114 min

Language: English

Director: Cedric Nicolas-Troyan

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In a frozen kingdom, Freya's heart was shattered by betrayal, prompting her to raise an army of deadly huntsmen. When Snow White defeats Queen Ravenna, Freya's long-gestating wrath is ignited. With the Magic Mirror in hand, she seeks to resurrect her sister and unleash a devastating force on their world. But for this dark reign to be defeated, the banished huntsmen must overcome their own forbidden love and join forces against their former queen.

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Timeline – The Huntsman: Winter's War (2016)
Trace every key event in The Huntsman: Winter's War (2016) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.
1

Queen Ravenna's Revelation

Queen Ravenna's Magic Mirror uncovers a devastating truth about her younger sister, Princess Freya. Freya, in a forbidden romance with nobleman Andrew, has become pregnant, an event seen as a source of shame.

2

Tragic Loss

After giving birth to her daughter, Princess Freya discovers that Andrew has killed their child in a fit of rage. Overcome with grief and anger, Freya unleashes her cryokinetic powers for the first time, leading to Andrew's demise.

3

Rise of the Snow Queen

Fleeing her tragic past, Freya establishes a powerful kingdom in the northern mountains, adopting the title of the feared Snow Queen. She dictates that all parents must be eliminated to prevent love from harming the children.

Northern Mountains
4

Training the Army

Freya takes orphaned children into her fortress to train them as her loyal army. This decision stems from her desire to protect them from the heartbreak she endured due to love.

Freya's Fortress
5

Forbidden Love Blossoms

As Freya’s huntsmen, Eric and Sara, begin to fall in love, Sara gifts Eric a medallion belonging to her mother, symbolizing their bond. However, their love remains a secret under Freya's stern rule.

Freya's Fortress
6

Tragic Discovery

When Freya uncovers Eric and Sara’s secret love, she reacts violently, resulting in Sara's tragic death. Eric is also cast into the river by Freya in a fit of rage, shattering their dreams.

Freya's Fortress
7

Snow White's Illness

Years later, peace is disturbed when Snow White falls gravely ill due to the cursed Mirror's dark influence. King William informs Eric of the missing soldiers tasked with transporting the Mirror, which could empower Freya once more.

Seven Years Later
8

The Quest for the Mirror

Eric, determined to recover the Mirror, embarks on a perilous mission accompanied by allies Nion and Gryff. The threat of Freya's growing power looms over them as they delve into dangerous territory.

9

Confrontation in the Forest

Upon reaching the soldiers' last known location, Eric discovers they have turned against each other. In a moment of despair as Freya's huntsmen attack, Sara, thought to be dead, unexpectedly saves him.

Goblin-Infested Forest
10

Revelation of Truth

Sara reveals to Eric that they had both been deceived by Freya, who manipulated their fates. This unearths the painful truth of their past and reignites their determination to confront the Snow Queen.

11

Retrieving the Mirror

Together, Eric and Sara venture into the goblin-infested forest to reclaim the stolen Mirror. After fierce fighting, they successfully retrieve it, sharing a fleeting moment of passion before the turmoil returns.

Goblin-Infested Forest
12

Freya's Confrontation

The morning after their reunion, Freya confronts Eric and Sara, revealing that Sara had been her pawn all along. In a shocking turn of events, Freya shoots an arrow at Eric, only for it to deflect off his medallion, saving him.

Freya's Palace
13

Ravenna's Return

In a desperate act, Freya tries to summon Ravenna's essence back from the Mirror, leading to conflict. As Eric attempts to rescue her, they are caught in the midst of a fierce battle against Ravenna's dark magic.

Freya's Palace
14

Final Showdown

Freya finally turns against Ravenna, culminating in an intense battle where Eric shatters the Mirror, dissolving Ravenna's dark essence forever. Freya faces her tragic fate while Eric fights to protect those he loves.

Freya's Palace
15

A New Dawn

With Freya's downfall, the oppressive rule she held is lifted, allowing Eric and Sara to embrace a future together. Their love prevails as a symbol of hope, echoing Freya's final blessing of love and freedom.

Last Updated: November 16, 2024 at 14:28

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