Gladiator tells the story of Maximus Decimus Meridius (Russell Crowe), a loyal Roman general who loses everything after being betrayed by the power-hungry Emperor Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix).

Sir Ridley's first film in 2000, which starred Russell Crowe as soldier-turned-gladiator Maximus, won five Oscars including best actor and best picture. Gladiator II is set to be released in the ...

In respectfully taking up the heroic mantle, new lead Mescal has clearly put in the gym time; as a kid, his character Lucius canonically saw Maximus fight in the Colosseum so he views him as an ...

First impressions of Ridley Scott’s eagerly-anticipated sequel are out – with full reviews to follow next week. Were viewers entertained? Try not to get your toga in a twist – but early ...

The official premise reads “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 ...

“It won’t happen in the same way, but the conversation around ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator’ is reminiscent of ‘Barbenheimer,’” says Shawn Robbins, Fandango’s director of movie ...

A historian has given a damning review of the new blockbuster film which fans have been waiting decades for. Later this month, on November 22, Gladiator II will roll out at cinemas across the US and ...

Ridley Scott’s upcoming “Gladiator II” film has already drawn ... the son of Crowe’s character, Maximus, whom Spencer Treat Clark portrayed in the original film. Lucius is the son of ...