Few films can match the massive financial and critical success ofRidley Scott’s period piece epic,Gladiator.
Since thenGladiatoris remembered as an acclaimed classic in the eyes of both critics and audiences.
As we’ve now learned, Ridley Scott still has plans for the story ofGladiatorto continue.
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11When Is the Release Date for ‘Gladiator II’?
The film opened a week earlierin the United Kingdom on November 15, 2024.
10Will ‘Gladiator II’ Be Released in Theaters or on Streaming?
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Gladiator IIwill receive an exclusive theatrical release in November.
With numbers like that, it seems extremely unlikely thatGladiator IIwould even think of forgoing a theatrical release.
9Is There a Trailer for ‘Gladiator II’?
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Paramount Pictures unveiledthe first official trailer forGladiator IIon July 9, 2024.
Collider exclusively reported thatthe first trailer forGladiator IIwould be attached to screenings ofDeadpool & Wolverineon July 26.
A second trailer forGladiator IIwas released by Paramount Pictures on September 23.
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Thefinal trailer forGladiator IIwas released by Paramount Pictures on November 18, 2024.
An extended five-minute teaser for the film was shown to CinemaCon attendees in April 2024.
Collider’sBritta DeVorewas in attendance at Paramount’s presentation and broke down what she saw.
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That a slave could take revenge against an emperor.
That a slave could get justice in the arena.
8What Is the Plot of ‘Gladiator II’?
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7Who Is Starring in ‘Gladiator II’?
And then, suddenly,Gladiator 2came up, because the script was working pretty well.
And I kept thinking about Paul.
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And that was it."
To Lucius, Acacius is a symbol of everything he detests.
Scott teased thatthe character would symbolize a life that was forbidden from Maximusin the original film.
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In an interview withTotal Film, Scott said:
“As for Denzels character…
There were businesses of gladiators who could indeed earn their freedom if they stayed alive.
That was the deal.
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So we went right into that, in-depth.
Where did he come from?
How was he taken?
He was branded with marks and registered with a brand on his chest as a slave.
So thats how he comes into the story.
Hes a rich guy whos still carrying a grudge.”
Emperor Geta was a real-life Roman Emperor who held control over the empire from 198 to 211.
Whether this Emperor will be a villainous successor to Commodus remains to be seen.
In aninterview with Collider’sSteve Weintraub, Hechinger talked about his experience on the set ofGladiator II.
Additionally,TyrantstarAlexander Karimwill play Ravi andGame of Thrones’Tim McInnernywill play Thraex.
But I cant say anything, its not my place, Im six feet under.
So well see what that is like.
6Who Is Making ‘Gladiator II’?
Arguably the biggest star returning forGladiator IIis the man in the director’s chair, Ridley Scott.
5When and Where Did ‘Gladiator II’ Film?
With production underway, we were able to see some behind-the-scenes footage.
Morocco’s Minister of Culture,Mohammed Mehdi Bensaid, shared a glimpse of the highly anticipated sequel.
Check it out below.
In June, Collider exclusively revealedseveral photos from the setof the construction of the film’s massive coliseum.
Filming was halted in July due to the SAG-AFTRA strikes.
4How Long Is ‘Gladiator II’?
However, this makes the sequel seven minutes shorter than the original film.
3What Is ‘Gladiator II’ Rated?
Much like the original film, Gladiator II has been rated R by the MPA.
The official reasons for the rating read, “for strong bloody violence.”
2Will ‘Gladiator II’ Receive a Director’s Cut?
In the past, many of Ridley Scott’s films have received a director’s cut.
Even the first Gladiator film received a director’s cut.
I have the final cut anyway, so my cut that goes out usually is my fault.
It is my cut.
Ill go around in circles.I wont agonize because I cut during the film.
I dont get to the end andthenstart the cut God knows that would take too long.
