Genre : Epic Historical Drama

Runtime : 2hr 28min

Language : English

IMDb : 7.8/10

Rotten Tomatoes : 80%

Letterboxd : 4.1/5

Metacritic : 91%

Wikipedia : Link

Director : Ridley Scott

Cast

Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger

Plot

Gladiator II continues the saga of Lucius Verus (Paul Mescal), the son of Maximus, as he seeks vengeance after witnessing the death of his father. The film opens with a spectacular naval assault led by General Acacius (Pedro Pascal), leading to Lucius’s capture and forced entry into the gladiatorial arena. Under the mentorship of Macrinus (Denzel Washington), a former slave turned gladiator trainer, Lucius trains to overthrow the tyrannical emperors Geta (Joseph Quinn) and Caracalla (Fred Hechinger). As Lucius navigates the brutal world of the Colosseum, he grapples with themes of honor, revenge, and the quest for justice. The film showcases epic battle sequences and explores the complexities of power and loyalty in ancient Rome.