Release Date
November 22, 2024
Digital Date
December 24, 2024
DVD Release Date
March 4, 2025 (Buy on Amazon)
Director
Ridley Scott
Writer
David Scarpa
Cast
Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, Connie Nielsen, Denzel Washington
Studio
Running Time
148 minutes
MPA Rating
Rated R for strong bloody violence
From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake,... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
Maximus is dead, but never underestimate a Hollywood studio seeking to capitalize on its IP. Ridley Scott returns to direct Gladiator II, a swords-and-sandals action-adventure that echoes in eternity when men are being impaled by spears or gored by slave-rhinos but flails when it gets bogged down in political scheming and debauchery. It may not reach the consistent highs of its predecessors, but in the end you’ll be giving a thumbs up when asked, “Are you not entertained?”
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