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Also known asGladiator 2
Based on Characters created by David Franzoni
CountriesUnited States, United Kingdom
Language English
GenreAction, Adventure, Historical Drama
Release dateOctober 18, 2024 (Los Angeles, premiere)
November 5, 2024 (Tokyo International Film Festival, Japan)
November 13, 2024(Royal Film Performance, premiere)
November 15, 2024 (International)
November 22, 2024 (United States and Canada)
Running time2hr 28min
Age RatingR
StarringPaul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, Connie Nielsen, Denzel Washington
Directed by Ridley Scott
Story byPeter Craig, David Scarpa
Screenplay byDavid Scarpa
Produced byRidley Scott, Michael Pruss, Douglas Wick, Lucy Fisher, Walter F. Parkes, Laurie MacDonald, David Franzoni
Cinematography by John Mathieson
Edited by Sam Restivo, Claire Simpson
Music byHarry Gregson-Williams
Casting ByKate Rhodes James
Production Design byArthur Max
Art Direction byClaudio Campana, Anthony Caron-Delion, Charlo Dalli, Alejandro Fernández, Luke Ferris, David Ingram, Daniel Kearns, Aline Leonello, Laura Miller, Florian Müller, Dario Nolé, Amedeo Palazzi, Nenad Pecur, Aziz Rafiq, Nebojsa Tabacki, Olly Williams, Steven X. Haber
Set Decoration byJille Azis, Desiree Azzopardi, Caroline Curmi, Elli Griff, Mattea Fenech, Magdalene Mizzi, Giusy Nicosia
Costume Design byDavid Crossman, Janty Yates
Production CompanyScott Free Productions
Red Wagon Entertainment
P + M Image Nation
Distributor Paramount Pictures

Cast & Characters

  • Paul Mescal as Lucius
  • Denzel Washington as Macrinus
  • Pedro Pascal as General Acacius
  • Connie Nielsen as Lucilla
  • Joseph Quinn as Emperor Geta
  • Fred Hechinger as Emperor Caracalla
  • Lior Raz as Viggo
  • Derek Jacobi as Gracchus
  • Peter Mensah as Jugurtha
  • Matt Lucas as Master of Ceremonies
  • Alexander Karim as Ravi
  • Yuval Gonen as Arishat
  • Richard McCabe as Quaestor
  • Tim McInnerny as Senator Thraex
  • Alec Utgoff as Darius
  • Rory McCann as General Tegula
  • Yann Gael as Bostar
  • Riana Duce as Hyacinthia
  • Alfie Tempest as Young Lucius
  • Amira Ghazalla as Leta / Lucilla’s Servant
  • Abdelmoula Ait Sidi Lhassan as Boy (Numidia)
  • Mouaiz El Outmany as Boy (Numidia)
  • Brahim Assagour as Boy (Numidia)
  • Alexander Simkin as Centurion (Branding)
  • Richard Katz as Governor (Baboon Arena)
  • David Ganly as Master of Ceremonies (Baboon Arena)
  • Anton Saliba as Praetorian (Lucilla’s)
  • Amal Ayouch as Noble Bedouin Woman
  • Hadrian Howard as Agedilios
  • Chidi Ajufo as Gladiator
  • Lee Charles as Slovak
  • Chris Hallaways as Glyceo
  • Chi Lewis-Parry as Phoebus
  • Ángel Gómez de la Torre as Gnaeus
  • Ait ben Azzouz Brahim as Centurion (Lucius’ Arrest)
  • Maxime Rauf Ruijselaar as Centurion (Ostia)
  • Sana El Baghdady as Wailing Woman
  • Nadia El Masnaoui as Wailing Woman
  • Nisrine Machat as Wailing Woman
  • Maud Oulhen as Female Concubine
  • Estelle Courret as Female Concubine
  • Line Ancel as Female Concubine
  • Sixtine Gignoux as Female Concubine
  • Igor Badnjar as Male Concubine
  • Romi Debart as Male Concubine
  • Arnaud Préchac as Male Concubine
  • Tom Moutchi as Brennos
  • Dean Fagan as Dorso
  • Spencer Treat Clark as Lucius – Gladiator 2000 Film

Storyline

Over two decades after the events of Gladiator, Lucius—the son of Lucilla and Maximus—lives with his wife and child in Numidia. Roman soldiers led by General Marcus Acacius invade, killing his wife and forcing Lucius into slavery. Inspired by Maximus, Lucius resolves to fight as a gladiator under the teaching of Macrinus, a former slave who plots to overthrow the young emperors Caracalla and Geta.

About Gladiator II Movie

Gladiator II is a historical action-adventure drama film directed by Ridley Scott and written by Peter Craig and David Scarpa. The film stars Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielsen, and Denzel Washington.

It is a sequel to the Gladiator (2000). Scott Free Productions produced it with Red Wagon Entertainment for Paramount Pictures. Connie Nielsen and Sir Derek Jacobi are the only returning cast members from the first film.

A sequel to Gladiator was discussed as early as June 2001, with David Franzoni and John Logan set to return as screenwriters. Over the next few years, Ridley Scott provided occasional updates, including the possible involvement of the original film’s lead actor, Russell Crowe, and plot ideas revolving around the Roman afterlife and different historical time periods. However, development was halted when DreamWorks sold the rights to the property to Paramount in 2006.

The film was finally announced in 2018, and Paul Mescal was hired for the lead role in January 2023, with a script by Peter Craig and David Scarpa. The rest of the cast signed on over the following months.

Filming took place between June 2023 and January 2024, with a five-month hiatus due to the 2023 Hollywood labor disputes, including the actors’ strike.

This is the third collaboration between director Ridley Scott and screenwriter David Scarpa, after All the Money in the World (2017) and Napoleon (2023).

In September 2024, Scott revealed that he was developing a script for a third film, and that the realization depends on the reception for the second installment. Titled Gladiator III, the plot was stated to follow the continuing adventures of Lucius Verus. Likening the ending of Gladiator II to The Godfather Part II (1974), the filmmaker stated that the next movie would explore the character’s realization that he is now tasked with a continuing reputation that he does not want.

Gladiator II Release Date

Gladiator II was released internationally on November 15, 2024, and later in the United States and Canada on November 22, by Paramount Pictures. The film received generally positive reviews from critics and has grossed $98.9 million. Another sequel, Gladiator III, is in early stages of development.

Universal Pictures declined to co-finance the sequel or distribute it overseas as it had the first film because of the sequel’s expensive production budget, leaving only Paramount as the worldwide distributor. The film was previously scheduled for a global release on November 22.

Budget & Box Office Collection

Budget$310 million (gross)
$210 million (net)
Domestic Opening $55,034,715
Domestic Collection$172,388,000
International Collection$288,100,000
Worldwide Collection$460,488,000

Soundtracks

No.TitleWriter(s)Performer(s)Length
1“Gladiator II Overture”3:00
2“Lucius, Arishat and the Roman Invasion”8:34
3“I’ll Wait for You”5:50
4“Ostia”4:11
5“Angry Baboons”2:00
6“Strength and Honor”3:21
7“Acacius Returns”1:26
8“City of Rome”1:55
9“Defiance”0:55
10“I See Him in You”2:58
11“Acacius in the Colosseum”6:43
12“Let the Gods Decide”4:07
13“Macrinus’ Plan”3:33
14“I Need You to Do This”3:51
15“Smooth Is the Descent”4:21
16“Now That I Have Found You”2:43
17“Echoes in Eternity”2:15
18“War, Real War”3:29
19“The Dream Is Lost”2:45
20“Now We Are Free”Lisa Gerrard, Hans Zimmer, Klaus BadeltLisa Gerrard, Gavin Greenaway, The Lyndhurst Orchestra4:17

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Awards & Nominations

Award/FestivalDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)Result
Hollywood Music in Media AwardsNovember 20, 2024Original Score – Feature FilmHarry Gregson-WilliamsNominated
CamerimageNovember 23, 2024Golden FrogJohn MathiesonNominated
National Board of Review AwardsDecember 4, 2024Top Ten FilmsGladiator IIWon
Astra Creative Arts AwardsDecember 8, 2024Best Costume DesignJanty Yates and Dave CrossmanNominated
Astra Creative Arts AwardsDecember 8, 2024Best Marketing CampaignParamount PicturesNominated
Astra Creative Arts AwardsDecember 8, 2024Best Production DesignArthur Max, Jille Azis, and Elli GriffNominated
Astra Creative Arts AwardsDecember 8, 2024Best SoundGladiator IINominated
Astra Creative Arts AwardsDecember 8, 2024Best Visual EffectsGladiator IINominated
Astra Creative Arts AwardsDecember 8, 2024Best StuntsGladiator IINominated
Astra Creative Arts AwardsDecember 8, 2024Best Stunt CoordinatorNicola BerwickNominated
Astra Film AwardsDecember 8, 2024Best Supporting ActorDenzel WashingtonNominated
Astra Film AwardsDecember 8, 2024Best Cast EnsembleGladiator IINominated
San Diego Film Critics SocietyDecember 9, 2024Best Stunt ChoreographyGladiator IINominated
San Diego Film Critics SocietyDecember 9, 2024Best Supporting ActorDenzel WashingtonRunner-up
Seattle Film Critics SocietyDecember 16, 2024Villain of the YearDenzel WashingtonNominated
Dallas–Fort Worth Film Critics AssociationDecember 18, 2024Best Supporting ActorDenzel WashingtonNominated
Florida Film Critics CircleDecember 20, 2024Best Supporting ActorDenzel WashingtonNominated
Golden Globe AwardsJanuary 5, 2025Best Supporting Actor – Motion PictureDenzel WashingtonNominated
Golden Globe AwardsJanuary 5, 2025Cinematic and Box Office AchievementGladiator IINominated
AARP Movies for Grownups AwardsJanuary 11, 2025Best PictureGladiator IIPending
AARP Movies for Grownups AwardsJanuary 11, 2025Best DirectorRidley ScottPending
AARP Movies for Grownups AwardsJanuary 11, 2025Best Supporting ActorDenzel WashingtonPending
AARP Movies for Grownups AwardsJanuary 11, 2025Best Supporting ActressConnie NielsenPending
Satellite AwardsJanuary 26, 2025Best Actor in a Supporting RoleDenzel WashingtonNominated
Satellite AwardsJanuary 26, 2025Best CinematographyJohn MathiesonNominated
Satellite AwardsJanuary 26, 2025Best EditingSam Restivo and Claire SimpsonNominated
Satellite AwardsJanuary 26, 2025Best Costume DesignJanty Yates and Dave CrossmanNominated
Satellite AwardsJanuary 26, 2025Best Art Direction and Production DesignArthur Max, Jille Azis, and Elli GriffWon
Satellite AwardsJanuary 26, 2025Best SoundStéphane Bucher, Matthew Collinge, Paul Massey, and Danny SheehanNominated
Satellite AwardsJanuary 26, 2025Best Visual EffectsMark Bakowski, Neil Corbould, Nikki Penny, and Pietro PontiWon
Set Decorators Society of America AwardsFebruary 2, 2025Best Achievement in Decor/Design of a Period Feature FilmArthur Max, Jille Azis, and Elli GriffPending
Costume Designers GuildFebruary 6, 2025Excellence in Period FilmJanty Yates and Dave CrossmanPending
AACTA International AwardsFebruary 7, 2025Best Supporting ActorDenzel WashingtonPending
Critics’ Choice Movie AwardsFebruary 7, 2025Best Supporting ActorDenzel WashingtonPending
Critics’ Choice Movie AwardsFebruary 7, 2025Best Costume DesignJanty Yates and Dave CrossmanPending
Critics’ Choice Movie AwardsFebruary 7, 2025Best Production DesignArthur Max, Jille Azis, and Elli GriffPending
Critics’ Choice Movie AwardsFebruary 7, 2025Best Visual EffectsMark Bakowski, Pietro Ponti, Nikki Penny, and Neil CorbouldPending
Annie AwardsFebruary 8, 2025Outstanding Achievement for Character Animation in a Live Action ProductionKyle Dunlevy, Philipp Winterstein, Gil Daniel, Michael Elder, and Julien BagoryPending
Black Reel AwardsFebruary 10, 2025Outstanding Supporting PerformanceDenzel WashingtonPending
Artios AwardsFebruary 12, 2025Outstanding Achievement in Casting – Big Budget Feature (Drama)Kate Rhodes JamesPending
Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists GuildFebruary 15, 2025Best Period and/or Character Make-Up in a Feature-Length Motion PictureJana Carboni, Charlie Hounslow, Maria Solberg Lepre, Lauren Baldwin, Chantal BusuttilPending
Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists GuildFebruary 15, 2025Best Period and/or Character Hair Styling in a Feature-Length Motion PictureGiuliano Mariano, Kerstin Weller, Romina Ronzani, Nicola Mariano, Marcelle GenovesePending
British Academy Film AwardsFebruary 16, 2025Outstanding British FilmRidley Scott, Douglas Wick, Lucy Fisher, Michael Pruss, David Scarpa, Peter CraigPending
British Academy Film AwardsFebruary 16, 2025Best SoundStéphane Bucher, Matthew Collinge, Paul Massey, Danny SheehanPending
British Academy Film AwardsFebruary 16, 2025Best Special Visual EffectsMark Bakowski, Neil Corbould, Nikki Penny, Pietro PontiPending
Cinema Audio Society AwardsFebruary 22, 2025Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for a Motion Picture – Live ActionStephane Bucher, Paul Massey, Matthew Collinge, Alan Meyerson, Filipe Pereira, and Rob WeatherallPending
Screen Actors Guild AwardsFebruary 23, 2025Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion PictureGladiator IIPending
Toronto Film Critics AssociationFebruary 24, 2025Outstanding Supporting PerformanceDenzel WashingtonPending
Academy AwardsMarch 2, 2025Best Costume DesignJanty Yates and Dave CrossmanPending
Visual Effects Society AwardsFebruary 11, 2025Outstanding Created Environment in a Photoreal FeatureOliver Kane, Stefano Farci, John Seru, Frederick Vallee (for “Rome”)Pending
Visual Effects Society AwardsFebruary 11, 2025Outstanding Model in a Photoreal or Animated ProjectOliver Kane, Marnie Pitts, Charlotte Fargier, Laurie Priest (for “Colosseum”)Pending
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