The upcoming historical action film Gladiator 2, directed by Ridley Scott, will be released in theatres across the United States on November 22, 2024. David Scarpa and Peter Craig wrote the story jointly. We will reportedly see a number of stars on screen for the epic action drama piece, including Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and Pedro Pascal.
Gladiator 2 revolves around the events after twenty years (the first Gladiator movie in 2000), where we see the life story of Lucius, the son of Lucilla and Maximus and the grandson of former Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. The movie's backdrop is set in Numidia (a Roman province), where enemy forces led by General Acacius invade Lucius' kingdom and slaughter his family. The story unravels as Lucius resolves to fight back as a 'Gladiator.'
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Disclaimer: This article may contain spoilers from Gladiator 2. Please be advised.
When will Gladiator 2 be released?
Gladiator 2 will be theatrically released by Paramount Pictures on November 22, 2024, across the United States, while in the United Kingdom, it will arrive a week earlier on November 15. Previously, the movie was set to hit the theatres globally on November 22. According to reports, the Motion Pictures Association has given Gladiator 2 an R-rating.
What do we know about the plot of Gladiator 2?
The story of Gladiator 2 is based on incidents from two decades after the first movie in 2000. Following the death of Maximus in Gladiator(2000), his son Lucius will return to the big screen. The movie's background is set in the province of Numidia.
After enemy troops (under the leadership of General Marcus Acacius) attack the kingdom of Numidia, Lucius's wife is killed, and later, he is enslaved. Struck by grief and zeal to fight back, he takes control as a 'Gladiator,' inspired by his father Maximus' story.
According to reports, fans had expected the return of Russell Crowe (who played Maximus in the first movie). However, the character's death forced the plot to move ahead to the next generation, so now we will have Lucius as the protagonist.
Who is in the cast of Gladiator 2?
Paul Mescal will play Lucius Verus (the son of Lucilla and King Maximus) in Gladiator 2. We will reportedly see Pedro Pascal join as General Marcus Acacius, who invades the town of Numidia to take control of North Africa. Two-time Academy-Award-winning actor Denzel Washington will play Macrinus (a former slave plotting to take over Rome).
Among others, we have:
- Connie Nielsen as Lucilla
- Joseph Quinn as Emperor Geta
- Fred Hechinger as Emperor Caracalla
- Derek Jacobi as Senator Gracchus
- Chi Lewis-Parry as Phoebus
- Lee Charles as The Goth
- Alexander Karim as Ravi
- Yuval Gonen as Arishat
- Alec Utgoff as Darius
- Tim McInnerny as Thraex
- Rory McCann as Tegula
How did the audience react at early screenings of Gladiator 2?
Early screenings of Gladiator 2 took place in the Paramount Studios Lot in Los Angeles, where various media outlets, film critics, and fans got a glimpse of the action-packed sequel starring Pedro Pascal, Paul Mescal, and Denzel Washington. Following the success of the first movie in 2000 (5 Oscars) and the release of Gladiator 2's first trailer in July, the excitement among audiences has reached a peak. As the critics came in, much appreciation was reportedly received for the sequel. Here's a look at some of them:
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