Phil Roberts 
Rome is gearing up for a new uprising in Gladiator II. Paramount Pictures shares a new poster featuring Maximus’ iconic armor.
Are you not entertained? Paramount Pictures has shared an all-new poster for GLADIATOR II. The long-awaited sequel to Ridley Scott’s mythological classic is emerging from the Colosseum in November, and the studio is eager to ensure we are suitably ready for battle. The poster is pretty straightforward, just featuring Maximus’ iconic armor from the first movie, now becoming a legend as time passes. However, his impact continues, and a new uprising is on the horizon as Rome faces another oppressive regime. But before we get lost in the myths and legends of ancient Rome, check out the new poster below.
SYNOPSIS
Several decades after the events of Gladiator. Lucius, the grandson of Rome’s former emperor Marcus Aurelius and son of Lucilla, lives with his wife and child in Numidia. Roman soldiers led by General Marcus Acacius invade, forcing Lucius into slavery. Inspired by the story of Maximus, Lucius resolves to fight as a gladiator. While opposing the rule of the young emperors Caracalla and Geta.
RETURN TO THE COLOSSEUM
The recently released trailer was a jaw-dropping spectacle. With Denzel Washington’s “You Will Be My Instrument” still ringing in our ears, the two-minute bonanza showcased some visceral Gladiator action. The trailer was nothing short of spectacular, from Rhinos in the Colosseum to the building filled with water and vessels battling on the makeshift waves. But has the 24-year gap since the last film made people less excited for the sequel? Can Ridley Scott recreate the original’s magic and make the sequel just as impactful? Only time will tell. But the visionary director has created a spectacular cast to bring his sequel to the screen.
The movie features Paul Mescal as Lucius, the grandson of Romes, a former emperor. The cast also includes Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, Connie Nielsen, and Denzel Washington.
RELEASE
GLADIATOR II by Ridley Scott hits the UK on November 15th and the United States and Canada on November 22nd. Get ready for some Colosseum action!
Did you enjoy the trailer? What do you think of the new Gladiator poster? Let us know in the comments below – we want to hear from you!
Meet Phil Roberts! He’s the dedicated owner, daily content manager, and editor-in-chief of The Future of the Force. Phil is a budding novelist who turned his passion toward writing about the franchises he loves back in 2016. He’s a huge fan of all things Star Wars, Batman, DC, Marvel, Star Trek, Indiana Jones, Ghostbusters, King Kong, and the Ray Harryhausen movies. Phil is a BFI-accredited journalist and a distinguished member of the Film Critics Association UK.
If he’s not catching a movie at the cinema, you can bet he’s streaming something just as awesome!
