Gladiator II Officially Announced with Star-Studded Cast
Ridley Scott returns to direct the sequel, focusing on Lucius Verus, set to hit theaters November 22, 2024.
- The official title of the sequel to the Oscar-winning film Gladiator has been revealed as Gladiator II, with its logo and tagline unveiled at CinemaCon.
- The sequel, directed by Ridley Scott, is set approximately 15 years after the original and focuses on Lucius Verus, the son of Lucilla.
- Paul Mescal will star as the grown-up Lucius, with a cast that includes Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, and Joseph Quinn.
- Connie Nielsen and Derek Jacobi will reprise their roles from the original film.
- Gladiator II is scheduled for release in theaters on November 22, 2024.