'Gladiator II' Trailer Breaks Records with Over 180 Million Views

The highly anticipated sequel sees Paul Mescal as Lucius, with Ridley Scott returning as director.

The trailer for 'Gladiator II' surpassed the 24-hour viewership of 'Top Gun: Maverick', reaching 128 million views globally.
Paul Mescal stars as Lucius, with a cast including Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielsen, and Denzel Washington.
Ridley Scott initially considered bringing back Russell Crowe's Maximus but opted for a new storyline.
Spencer Treat Clark, the original Lucius, is replaced by Paul Mescal due to the character's age progression.
'Gladiator II' is set for a November 22, 2024 release, competing with Universal's 'Wicked'.