The success ofGladiator II, although still in its early stages, has boosted the careers of everyone involved.
Some of them, like directorRidley Scottand starDenzel Washington, have been working for decades.
But despite their significant achievements,Gladiator IIis among their biggest hits.
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In fact, forWashington, its his biggest hit ever, having recently overtakenAmerican Gangsterat the global box office.
Incidentally, that film was directed by Scott as well.
AndGladiator IIhas only pushed him further up the rankings.
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.
The movies cumulative earnings have pushed Scotts career box office pastthe $4.9 billion mark worldwide.
Burton, who recently deliveredBeetlejuice Beetlejuiceone of his biggest hits now stands at number 10.
His movies have grossed $4.8 billion worldwide.
Spielberg is the only filmmaker whose films have generated more than $10 billion worldwide.
Produced on areported budget of over $200 million,the movie opened to mostly positive reviews.
Captured by Roman forces led by General Marcus Acacius, he is thrust into the gladiatorial arena.
