King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017) - Piracy Visibility Analysis Report

Movie Warner Bros.

Trends in Piracy Presence Over Time: Top 20 and Top 100 Google Search Results.

Executive Summary

Date of Monitoring: April 04, 2026.

This report presents an in-depth piracy visibility analysis for King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, conducted across 116 target region worldwide.

The monitoring process involved analyzing Google Search results in each region using two distinct queries in the native language: one focused on online streaming and the other on downloading King Arthur: Legend of the Sword. These queries were chosen as they are likely used by individuals seeking unauthorized access to the movie King Arthur: Legend of the Sword.

The primary aim of this report is to deliver a comprehensive snapshot of the visibility of pirated content associated with King Arthur: Legend of the Sword within Google Search results. By focusing on both streaming and downloading activities, this report provides critical insights into the current landscape of online piracy affecting the movie, equipping rights holders with actionable data to implement effective anti-piracy measures.

General Overview

This section provides a high-level summary of the piracy landscape for King Arthur: Legend of the Sword in the monitored region. It includes two key metrics along with visual representations of piracy appearance rates within the top search results:

• Total Detected Infringing URLs in Top 20: 0
  This figure represents the total number of infringing URLs found in the top 20 search results across both search queries (online streaming and downloading) for King Arthur: Legend of the Sword.
• Total Detected Infringing URLs in Top 100: 0
  This figure represents the total number of infringing URLs found in the top 100 search results across both search queries for King Arthur: Legend of the Sword.

Visual Summary

The following pie charts illustrate the percentage of infringing URLs detected within the Top 3, Top 10, Top 20, and Top 100 Google search results for King Arthur: Legend of the Sword. These visualizations offer a clear overview of piracy visibility across prominent search rankings, highlighting the extent of the issue at different levels of search result prominence.

Zooming in on Piracy's Global Footprint

This section analyzes the prevalence and visibility of pirated content for King Arthur: Legend of the Sword across multiple countries, highlighting geographic hotspots where infringing content is most accessible. This analysis provides valuable insights into regions significantly impacted by piracy, guiding targeted anti-piracy strategies.

Piracy-Affected Regions by Infringements

		Total Infringements				Piracy Presence Rate
	Region	Top 3	Top 10	Top 20	Top 100	Top 3	Top 10	Top 20	Top 100
1	Africa	0	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%	0%
2	APAC	0	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%	0%
3	Europe	0	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%	0%
4	LATAM	0	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%	0%
5	MENA	0	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%	0%
6	North America	0	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%	0%

Piracy-Affected Countries by Infringements

		Total Infringements			Piracy Presence Rate
	Country	Top 10	Top 20	Top 100	Top 10	Top 20	Top 100
1	Albania	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
2	Algeria	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
3	Angola	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
4	Argentina	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
5	Armenia	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
6	Australia	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
7	Austria	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
8	Azerbaijan	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
9	Bahrain	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
10	Belarus	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
11	Belgium	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
12	Belize	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
13	Benin	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
14	Bolivia	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
15	Botswana	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
16	Brazil	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
17	Bulgaria	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
18	Burkina Faso	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
19	Cameroon	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
20	Canada	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
21	Central African Republic	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
22	Chile	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
23	Colombia	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
24	Costa Rica	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
25	Croatia	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
26	Cyprus	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
27	Czech Republic	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
28	Democratic Republic of the Congo	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
29	Denmark	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
30	Djibouti	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
31	Dominican Republic	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
32	Ecuador	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
33	Egypt	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
34	El Salvador	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
35	Estonia	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
36	Finland	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
37	France	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
38	Gabon	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
39	Georgia	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
40	Germany	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
41	Ghana	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
42	Greece	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
43	Guatemala	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
44	Honduras	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
45	Hungary	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
46	Iceland	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
47	India	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
48	Indonesia	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
49	Iraq	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
50	Ireland	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
51	Italy	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
52	Ivory Coast	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
53	Jamaica	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
54	Jordan	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
55	Kazakhstan	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
56	Kenya	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
57	Kuwait	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
58	Kyrgyzstan	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
59	Latvia	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
60	Lebanon	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
61	Libya	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
62	Lithuania	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
63	Malawi	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
64	Malta	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
65	Mexico	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
66	Moldova	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
67	Morocco	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
68	Mozambique	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
69	Namibia	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
70	Netherlands	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
71	New Zealand	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
72	Nicaragua	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
73	Niger	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
74	Nigeria	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
75	Norway	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
76	Oman	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
77	Palestine	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
78	Panama	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
79	Paraguay	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
80	Peru	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
81	Philippines	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
82	Poland	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
83	Portugal	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
84	Puerto Rico	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
85	Qatar	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
86	Republic of the Congo	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
87	Romania	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
88	Russia	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
89	Saudi Arabia	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
90	Senegal	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
91	Serbia	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
92	Sierra Leone	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
93	Singapore	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
94	Slovakia	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
95	Slovenia	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
96	South Africa	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
97	South Korea	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
98	Spain	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
99	Sweden	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
100	Switzerland	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
101	Tajikistan	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
102	Thailand	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
103	Togo	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
104	Tunisia	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
105	Turkey	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
106	Turkmenistan	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
107	Ukraine	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
108	United Arab Emirates	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
109	United Kingdom	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
110	United States	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
111	Uruguay	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
112	Uzbekistan	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
113	Venezuela	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
114	Vietnam	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
115	Zambia	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%
116	Zimbabwe	0	0	0	0%	0%	0%

Search Queries Breakdown

This section provides a detailed breakdown of the prevalence of pirated content for King Arthur: Legend of the Sword across the monitored regions, organized by specific search queries. It allows readers to compare the visibility of infringing URLs by search query and identify the regions where pirated content is more accessible in search results.

Region	Domain	Language	Search Query	Infringing URLs detected in top 20	Infringing URLs detected in top 100

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King Arthur: Legend of the Sword – Movie Overview

King Arthur: Legend of the Sword is a bold reimagining of the classic Arthurian legend, directed by Guy Ritchie and released on May 12, 2017. Known for his kinetic storytelling and modern flair, Ritchie infused the age-old tale with a fresh, gritty energy that set it apart from traditional medieval epics. Produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, the film combines action, fantasy, and drama to deliver a unique take on the legendary king's rise to power.

Plot and Themes
The story follows Arthur (Charlie Hunnam), a street-smart and reluctant hero who grows up in the alleys of Londinium, unaware of his royal lineage. When he pulls the sword Excalibur from the stone, Arthur discovers his destiny to reclaim the throne stolen by his uncle, the tyrannical King Vortigern (Jude Law). With the help of his loyal allies, including Bedivere (Djimon Hounsou) and a mysterious mage (Astrid Bergès-Frisbey), Arthur must embrace his true heritage and confront the dark forces threatening his kingdom.

The film explores themes of destiny, self-discovery, and the burden of leadership. At its core, it is a story of personal transformation, as Arthur evolves from a reluctant outcast to a leader worthy of wielding Excalibur.

Production and Creative Vision
Guy Ritchie’s signature style is evident throughout Legend of the Sword, with rapid-fire dialogue, dynamic camera work, and non-linear storytelling. The production combined practical effects and cutting-edge CGI to create a visually striking world that blends medieval history with fantastical elements.

The film’s action sequences, particularly the climactic battles, showcase Ritchie’s ability to craft high-octane, visually inventive set pieces. From Arthur’s initial encounter with Excalibur to the final showdown with Vortigern, the movie is packed with adrenaline-fueled moments.

Daniel Pemberton’s powerful and unconventional score, featuring a mix of orchestral arrangements and raw, percussive sounds, further amplifies the film’s modern aesthetic.

Cast and Performances
Charlie Hunnam brings a rugged charm and physicality to the role of Arthur, portraying a hero who is both flawed and relatable.
Jude Law delivers a magnetic performance as the villainous Vortigern, embodying ambition and treachery with chilling intensity.
Astrid Bergès-Frisbey adds mystique as the mage who guides Arthur, while Djimon Hounsou provides a commanding presence as Bedivere, Arthur’s trusted ally.
The supporting cast, including Aidan Gillen and Eric Bana, enrich the story with strong performances that highlight loyalty and sacrifice.

Release and Reception
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword debuted to mixed reviews, with critics praising its ambition, visual style, and performances but critiquing its fast-paced narrative and deviation from traditional Arthurian lore. It holds a 31% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a Metascore of 41.

Despite a $175 million production budget, the film grossed $148 million worldwide, falling short of commercial expectations. However, it has since garnered a cult following for its unique take on the legend and its striking visual identity.

Home Entertainment and Streaming
The film was released on DVD, Blu-ray, and digital platforms in August 2017, featuring behind-the-scenes featurettes and commentary from Guy Ritchie. It is currently available for streaming on platforms like HBO Max and Amazon Prime Video, where it continues to attract fans of epic fantasy and action.

The copyright for King Arthur: Legend of the Sword is owned by Warner Bros. Pictures. As the primary distributor and production company, Warner Bros. retains the rights to the film, including its distribution, marketing, and related intellectual property. The movie was produced in collaboration with Weed Road Pictures, Safehouse Pictures, and Village Roadshow Pictures, which may also have some stake in the production, but Warner Bros. is the main rights holder for this title.

Legacy and Cultural Impact
Although King Arthur: Legend of the Sword did not achieve box office success, it stands out as a daring and unconventional retelling of a classic story. Guy Ritchie’s modernized approach and Charlie Hunnam’s charismatic performance brought a fresh perspective to the Arthurian mythos.

The film’s stylistic choices and focus on character-driven storytelling have earned it a dedicated fanbase, and its influence can be seen in subsequent attempts to blend fantasy with contemporary filmmaking techniques. For viewers seeking an imaginative and action-packed take on the legend of King Arthur, Legend of the Sword offers a compelling and visually stunning journey.