Plot: Don Alejandro de La Vega (Banderas) has a secret - he is the man behind Zorro, the legendary hero of California. It’s 1850, and as California votes to join the United States of America, Alejandro uncovers a plot to destroy the United States - involving Armand (Sewell), who just happens to be courting Alejandro’s recent ex-wife Elena (Zeta-Jones). Now, Zorro must ride once again to save the United States - and his own family.