Gladiator II (2024)
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 honour to return the glory of Rome to its people.
The #12 biggest box office hit of 2024, Gladiator II sees director Ridley Scott continue his epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. The sequel’s already been nominated at this year’s Oscars, BAFTAs, Golden Globes, and Critics Choice Awards.
As Lucius, Paul Mescal (Aftersun, Normal People) was nominated for Best Lead Actor at this year’s Irish Film and Television Awards, while Oscar winner Denzel Washington was up for Critics Choice Awards and Golden Globes as Macrinus. Also look out for Emmy nominees Pedro Pascal and Connie Nielsen.
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