Set in 1402, the film follows Europe as it plunges into chaos following the death of the Holy Roman Emperor. The Catholic Church is split between rival popes, and feuding brothers—King Wenceslas of Bohemia and King Sigismund of Hungary—battle for the throne.

Played by Ben Foster, who portrays the warrior as a stoic, innovative tactician.

Upon its release in September 2022, Medieval received mixed reviews from critics and audiences: