Director: Ridley Scott

Cast: Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielsen, Denzel Washington

Synopsis:

From legendary director Ridley Scott, 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 (Paul Mescal) 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.

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These words, adopted as a maxim by Lucius Verus (Paul Mescal), could also be a metaphor for filmmaking — the stories and accomplishments of cinema preserved for future generations. If that's so, Ridley Scott is surely among those whose name will be etched in stone. With Gladiator II, he reminds us why, at 86, he's still one of the most invigorating filmmakers around.

Gladiator II picks up 16 years after the end of its Best Picture-winning predecessor as General Marcus Acacius (Pedro Pascal) lays siege to Numidia, the adopted home of Lucius. Captured and enslaved, Lucius proves himself a formidable warrior in the gladiator's arena as he first seeks revenge against Acacius before facing what one might call his destiny.

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