In 2000 director Ridley Scott brought the world the action-drama epic Gladiator starring Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix. The movie is fantastic and won numerous awards during its run, but not one that you would think would get a sequel. Now 24 years later Ridley Scott is returning to the Colosseum for Gladiator II starring Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, with Connie Nielsen and Denzel Washington.

 

Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. 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.

 

In addition to the epic feature this release offers up bonus content including deleted scenes, featurettes and more. Return to the Colosseum for Gladiator II hits digital on December 24th and will also be available digital as part of a two-movie collection with the original GLADIATOR and will arrive on 4K Ultra HD, in a 4K Ultra HD SteelBook®, and on DVD March 4, 2025.