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Do you need to watch 'Gladiator' before seeing the sequel? What to remember

It’s been nearly 25 years, but the Oscar-winning “Gladiator” is back! Or, at least, a sequel is! True, "Gladiator" star Russell Crowe can’t return as Maximus (for obvious reasons), but “Gladiator II” ...
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Paul Mescal's 'Gladiator II' character appears in the first movie — here's a refresher on who Lucius is

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Paul Mescal plays Lucius Verus in "Gladiator II." The film revealed in a trailer — and makes it clear in the movie — that Lucius ...
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The finale of 'Gladiator II' is a homage to the first film. Here's what it could mean for a future sequel.

Paul Mescal follows in Russell Crowe's footsteps as the new lead of the "Gladiator" franchise.Aidan Monaghan / Paramount Pictures / DreamWorks Pictures The new movie battles with "Wicked" for the top ...
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Gladiator 2: Everything to Remember About the Original Film Before the Sequel

The story of Gladiator kicks off in 180 AD. In the opening scene, the Roman Empire reaches its zenith under Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris), who leads his armies to victory against Germanic tribes in ...
Forbes

‘Gladiator 2’ Review: A Dreadful, Pointless Sequel That Never Should Have Seen The Light Of Day

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about TV shows, movies, video games, entertainment & culture. The most famous line from Ridley Scott’s original Gladiator ...
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What Happened in the Original “Gladiator”? 8 Key Moments to Know Before Watching the New Movie — Including Who Survived the First Film

Before watching ‘Gladiator II,' here’s a recap of all the biggest moments from the first film Ridley Scott’s 2000 film Gladiator was a sensational tale of honor and betrayal in the ancient Roman ...
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Where to Stream Gladiator II (And the Russell Crowe Original)

You can rent ($19.99) or buy ($24.99) Gladiator II digitally starting Tuesday, Dec. 24. The film will be available for digital download on retailers like Apple TV+ ...
Us Weekly

Do You Need to Watch the 1st ‘Gladiator’ to Understand the Sequel?

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X “I saw the film for the first time when I was about 13 with my dad,” Mescal, 28, told ...
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All 11 Fights In Gladiator 1 & 2, Ranked

Warning: this article contains spoilers for the Gladiator franchise.Ridley Scott's Gladiatorand Gladiator II contain some of the greatest battles and fight scenes that have been captured on film in ...
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THEN AND NOW: The cast of 'Gladiator' 24 years later

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Every Gladiator II actor is in their own wild version of the movie — so let’s rank them

Joseph Quinn plays Emperor Geta in Gladiator II from Paramount Pictures. Joseph Quinn plays Emperor Geta in Gladiator II from Paramount Pictures. Some of the ideas were standard-issue, like a ...
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Paul Mescal's 'Gladiator II' character appears in the first movie — here's a refresher on who Lucius is

Warning: Spoilers ahead for "Gladiator II." In "Gladiator II," Paul Mescal's Lucius is a vengeful heir to the throne who's out for blood — but in the first "Gladiator" film, his character is just an ...