Gladiator II Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Apr. 6, 2025

Gladiator II

Release Date: Friday, November 22, 2024 Theaters Tuesday, December 24, 2024 Apple TV+

Director: Ridley Scott

Starring: Barry Keoghan • Pedro Pascal • Derek Jacobi • Joseph Quinn • Fred Hechinger

R Action 2 hrs, 28 m

3.88 / 5.0

82% WILL SEE 18% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Decades after the events of Gladiator, Lucius—the grandson of Rome's former emperor Marcus Aurelius & 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 Maximus, Lucius will fight as a gladiator while opposing the rule of the young emperors Caracalla and Geta.

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Who stars in Gladiator II – Cast List

B
Barry Keoghan
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, Crime 101
P
Pedro Pascal
Avengers: Doomsday, The Mandalorian and Grogu
D
Derek Jacobi
... Senator Gracchus

Juliet & Romeo, Juliet & Romeo
J
Joseph Quinn
... Caracalla

Avengers: Doomsday, Fantastic Four: The First Steps
F
Fred Hechinger
... Geta

Hell of a Summer, Kraven the Hunter
M
May Calamawy
Lee Cronin's The Resurrected, Moon Knight
L
Lior Raz
The Crowded Room (series), Operation Finale
P
Peter Mensah
Trust, The Devil Conspiracy
M
Matt Lucas
Wonka, In Secret
C
Connie Nielsen
Nobody 2, Wonder Woman

Who is making Gladiator II – Crew List

A look at Gladiator II behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Ridley Scott last helmed Napoleon and House of Gucci. The film's writer Peter Craig last penned Top Gun: Maverick and The Unforgivable.

Director: Ridley Scott
Screenwriter: Peter Craig
Producer: Ridley Scott

Studios: Paramount Pictures
Production Company: Red Wagon Entertainment
Scott Free Productions
Universal Pictures

Production – What we know about the Gladiator II

Key Facts

Universal has the option to come on as co-financier (Variety, 11/2/2018).
A sequel, spin-off or prequel to Gladiator, which starred Russell Crowe as Maximus (11/2/2018).

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Sep 2024

Completed

Changed Gladiator II movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jul 2024

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Jan 2024

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Jan 2023

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Nov 2018

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Ridley Scott and Paramount have begun development on a new Gladiator film.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for strong bloody violence
Runtime: 2 hrs, 28 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Gladiator 2
Language: English

Gladiator II Trailers and Clips

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Gladiator II Release Date: When was the film released?

Gladiator II was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, November 22 , 2024. There were 19 19 other movies released on the same date, including Wicked, Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin. and The Fix.

Gladiator II DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

Gladiator II is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Wednesday, March 04, 2025. Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of Gladiator II today on Amazon.

Gladiator II Digital Release Date

Gladiator II is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.