{"id":173437,"date":"2024-07-15T15:48:12","date_gmt":"2024-07-15T15:48:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/culture.org\/?p=173437"},"modified":"2024-07-15T15:48:12","modified_gmt":"2024-07-15T15:48:12","slug":"gladiator-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/culture.org\/art-and-culture\/film-and-tv\/gladiator-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Ridley Scott\u2019s Gladiator II: Release Date, Cast, Trailer and Plot Details"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gladiator II<\/i> is coming to theaters on November 22, 2024. This sequel features a great cast, an exciting story, and amazing visuals that promise an unforgettable movie experience.<\/p>\n \r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n

\r\n Key Takeaways<\/span>\r\n
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  • Gladiator II is set to hit theaters on November 22, 2024.<\/li>\r\n
  • The film features Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, and more.<\/li>\r\n
  • Lucius, played by Paul Mescal, becomes a gladiator inspired by Maximus, fighting against Emperors Caracalla and Geta.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \n

    Release Date and Anticipated Box Office Showdown<\/h2>\n

    Gladiator II<\/i> is scheduled for a November 22, 2024 release<\/b>.<\/p>\n

    This date sets up a box office showdown with Universal\u2019s musical <\/b>Wicked<\/i><\/b>, similar to the 2023 Barbie<\/i><\/a> vs. Oppenheimer<\/i> clash.<\/p>\n

    Wicked<\/i> was initially set to compete with Moana 2<\/i> the weekend after Thanksgiving but was moved forward to avoid a direct conflict.<\/p>\n

    Star-Studded Cast Brings New Life to Gladiator II<\/h2>\n

    The sequel boasts an impressive cast featuring the following stars:<\/p>\n

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    • Paul Mescal<\/b> as Lucius, son of Lucilla (played by Connie Nielsen)<\/li>\n
    • Pedro Pascal<\/b> as General Marcus Acacius<\/li>\n
    • Joseph Quinn<\/b> as Emperor Geta<\/li>\n
    • Fred Hechinger<\/b> as Emperor Caracalla<\/li>\n
    • Denzel Washington<\/b> as Macrinus, a powerbroker<\/li>\n
    • Additional roles by Lior Raz<\/b> and Derek Jacobi<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Mescal and Pascal have shared their excitement and preparation for their roles, hinting at intense fight scenes. Pascal even nicknamed Mescal \u201cBrick Wall Paul\u201d because of their intense action scenes together.<\/p>\n

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      First look at \u2018GLADIATOR 2\u2019<\/p>\n

      In theaters on November 22.<\/p>\n

      (Source: https:\/\/t.co\/0rnS4zFGwH<\/a>) pic.twitter.com\/8h5WeKP86Z<\/a><\/p>\n

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