# Gladiator II (2024) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/gladiator-ii-2024/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 68% |
| Critic Score | 72% |
| Audience Score | 82% |
| Metascore | 55/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.2/5 |
| IMDb | 6.6/10 |
| Director | Ridley Scott |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama |
| Runtime | 148 min |
| Festival premiere | BFI London 2024 |

## Quick answer

Gladiator II (2024) earns a 68% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Ridley Scott’s bloody Colosseum sequel is maximalist pulp — Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington elevate the arena mayhem. Metascore 55/100. Directed by Ridley Scott.

## Critics consensus

Ridley Scott’s bloody Colosseum sequel is maximalist pulp — Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington elevate the arena mayhem.

## Synopsis

Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. 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.

## Cast

Pedro Pascal, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi

## Accolades

Premiered at BFI London 2024.

## Common questions

**Is Gladiator II worth watching?**
Gladiator II holds a 68% Celluloid Score. Ridley Scott’s bloody Colosseum sequel is maximalist pulp — Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington elevate the arena mayhem.

**What is Gladiator II about?**
Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. 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.

**Who directed Gladiator II?**
Gladiator II (2024) was directed by Ridley Scott.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Gladiator II?**
68% — the average of five public sources: critics 72%, audience 82%, Metascore 55/100, Letterboxd 3.2/5, and IMDb 6.6/10.

**Where can I watch Gladiator II?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Gladiator II page for current options.

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