This weekend, the movies continued success alsopushed directorRidley Scottscareer box office haul into hallowed territory.

Scott is the ninth-highest-grossing director in history, ahead ofTim Burtonand behindChristopher Nolan.

Captured by Roman forces led by General Marcus Acacius, he is thrust into the gladiatorial arena.

Famed director Ridley Scott looking at on object or person offscreen

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Lucius Verus, the son of Maximus’s beloved Lucilla, returns to Rome after years in the wilderness. Captured by Roman forces led by General Marcus Acacius, he is thrust into the gladiatorial arena. As he battles for survival, he encounters Macrinus, a former slave-turned-merchant, and faces the corrupt twin emperors Caracalla and Geta.

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Gladiator II