1 of 5 | Paul Mescal plays Lucius in the “Gladiator” sequel “Gladiator II.” File Photo by Serena XuNing/UPI | License Photo
Gladiator II is coming to Paramount+.
The film, which starts streaming Tuesday, stars Paul Mescal as Lucius, the son of Connie Nielsen’s Lucilla. The movie is a sequel to the 2000 film Gladiator starring Russell Crowe. Advertisement
In the new film, Lucius (Mescal) is taken to Rome after the invasion of Numidia, where he becomes a gladiator under the guidance of Denzel Washington’s Macrinus.
“With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people,” an official description reads.
Prepare to be entertained. #GladiatorII comes to Paramount+ Jan 21 pic.twitter.com/1ajpWZ1oZm— Paramount+ (@paramountplus) January 17, 2025
The sequel has earned more than $455 million at the global box office since opening in theaters Nov. 22, a press release states.
Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, and Derek Jacobi also star.
Gladiator II is directed by Ridley Scott, who also directed the first film. The original Gladiator is available to stream now on Paramount+. Advertisement
Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington attend ‘Gladiator II’ premiere in LA
Cast member Paul Mescal attends the premiere of “Gladiator II” at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles on November 18, 2024. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
