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Gladiator II (2024)
Director: Ridley Scott
Cast: Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielsen
6.5
70%Runtime148 min
Rating15
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Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Gladiator II, the 2024 sequel directed by Ridley Scott, has received a mixed critical reception. While the film has a respectable 70% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, its 6.5/10 IMDb score suggests a more divisive public response. The film follows the story of Lucius as he seeks to restore the glory of Rome after the death of the hero Maximus.
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With Ridley Scott at the helm and a powerhouse cast including Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and Pedro Pascal, Gladiator II (2024) promises an action-packed and emotionally resonant continuation of the beloved original film. Fans of epic historical dramas and riveting character-driven stories will be captivated by this reimagining of the classic tale, blending thrilling Colosseum battles with deep explorations of honor, vengeance, and the future of the Roman Empire.
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Gladiator II is a 2024 epic historical film directed and produced by Ridley Scott. The sequel to Gladiator (2000), it was written by David Scarpa based on a story he wrote with Peter Craig. The film was produced by Scott Free Productions and distributed by Paramount Pictures. It stars Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Connie Nielsen, and Denzel Washington. Derek Jacobi and Nielsen reprise their roles from the first film, with Mescal replacing Spencer Treat Clark. Mescal portrays Lucius Verus Aurelius, the exiled Prince of Rome, who becomes a prisoner of war and fights as a gladiator for Macrinus, a former slave who plots to overthrow the twin emperors Caracalla and Geta.
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