In 2000, director Ridley Scott introduced Maximus Decimus Meridius to the world in Gladiator . The historical epic starred Russell Crowe as Maximus, a Roman general sold into slavery after being betrayed by Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix), the Emperor’s power-hungry son. Maximus becomes a gladiator and vows to exact his revenge on Commodus for killing his family.
Gladiator was the second-highest-grossing film of 2000 and won five Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Crowe. Twenty-four years later, Scott returns to the arena of blood and sand with his long-awaited sequel, Gladiator 2 . The film will follow an adult Lucius Verus, son of Lucilla and nephew of Commodus.
Gladiator 2 is one of the most anticipated films on the 2024 calendar. Below, we explore everything you need to know about Gladiator 2, including the release date, cast, synopsis, and trailer. When is Gladiator 2’s release date? Gladiator 2 is now scheduled to be released theatrically on November 22, 2024 .
Gladiator 2 will be released one week earlier, on November 15, 2024, in select international markets. Paramount Pictures will distribute the film in the U.S.
, while Universal Pictures will handle international distribution. Is there a trailer for Gladiator 2? Yes! The long-awaited first trailer for Gladiator II is now live. The action-packed trailer teases several jaw-dropping fight sequences, including a battle with sharks inside the arena and a one-on-one sword fight between Mescal and Pascal.
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