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The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025

Anno 117: Pax Romana review

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PC Gamer · Nov 10, 2025

The queens of collaboration in Lucius are finding themselves again musically

Singers Holly Laessig and Jess Wolfe have worked with a roster of greats in the two decades they've been together — people like Harry Styles, Brandi Carlile, Sheryl Crow, Jeff Tweedy and the Killers

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025

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Gladiator II to Garbo: Where Did You Go? The seven best films to watch on TV this week

Paul Mescal takes the lead in Ridley Scott’s epic return to the Colosseum, plus a beguiling documentary about the screen star who came from a Stockholm slum then became the most famous female star in Hollywood

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2025

6 new movies and shows to watch this weekend on Netflix, Prime, Disney Plus, and more (April 25 - 27)

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Total Film · Apr 24, 2025

Here’s Exactly When Gladiator II Will Be Hitting Australian TV Screens For Paul Mescal Round 2

We finally know when Gladiator II is going to hit Australian TV screens via digital, so you can watch Paul Mescal from your own home.

Pedestrian.tv · Dec 26, 2024

Christopher Nolan says Gladiator II is one of his favorite films of 2024: "Why are there sharks in the Colosseum? Because we demand them"

"It's testament to Scott’s brilliance"

Total Film · Dec 19, 2024

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The Scottish link to Gladiator film’s villainous emperor revealed

IN an alternative version of Gladiator II, director Ridley Scott might have ventured to Caledonia ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 27, 2024

Dune 2 star Timothée Chalamet almost played Paul Mescal's role in Gladiator 2

Lucius could have looked very different on screen

Total Film · Nov 25, 2024

Glicked double bill may not match Barbenheimer buzz, experts say

Gladiator II and Wicked getting people into theatres but unlikely to replicate phenomenon of Barbie-Oppenheimer release

The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2024

Ridley Scott explains why emperors in his films are all ‘crazy’ – the answer is in their water

‘Your choice is water or wine. When you drink water, it’s through a lead system that by then could be 200 years old,’ he says

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2024

Gladiator 2 smashes box office record for Ridley Scott as critics label it ‘thrilling’

The belated sequel stars Paul Mescal as Lucius, the son of Russell Crowe’s slain Roman soldier Maximus

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2024

Gladiator 2 feels like Hollywood rarity – a totally necessary sequel that completes Maximus's story

Opinion | Gladiator 2 is a rare, necessary sequel

Total Film · Nov 17, 2024

Gladiator II review – Paul Mescal fends off sharks, rhinos and a scenery-chewing Denzel Washington

Tapping into just the kind of bloodlust that thrills in ancient Rome, Ridley Scott’s violent, spectacular sequel so resembles the original it could be a remake

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2024

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The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2024

Gladiator II: battles, baboons, Mescal and Denzel – discuss with spoilers

Ridley Scott’s sequel is certainly long awaited, but does it match up to the original, who will get an Oscar nod, what’s in a kiss and were you not entertained?

WhatToWatch · Nov 15, 2024

Excited for Gladiator 2? The classic original is free to stream right now

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The Times of India · Nov 15, 2024

'Gladiator II' Twitter Review: Fans hail Ridley Scott's 'triumphant' sequel as 'EPIC and BRUTAL'

All roads lead to ancient Rome this weekend as Ridley Scott debuts his highly awaited sequel, 'Gladiator II'.

Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2024

Gladiator II review: All-action Paul Mescal is the pumping heart of this stirring Roman epic

4/5 It’s thumbs up for Ridley Scott’s return to Ancient Rome a quarter of a century on

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The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2024

Gladiator II review – Paul Mescal slays in Ridley Scott’s gobsmacking reboot

Scott’s return to the Roman arena is something of a repeat, but it’s still a thrilling spectacle and Mescal a formidable lead. We are entertained

WhatToWatch · Nov 11, 2024

Gladiator 2 review: Ridley Scott and Denzel Washington make sure you will be entertained

Gladiator 2 picks up the story of Ridley Scott’s Rome, providing plenty for fans of the original to enjoy but missing some of the majesty that made it a classic.

Director Ridley Scott Reveals Behind-The-Scenes Drama In 'Gladiator'

Director Ridley Scott shares insights into the making of 'Gladiator' and its sequel, 'Gladiator II,' revealing casting challenges and transformative experi...

The Times of India · Nov 4, 2024

Ridley Scott on creating 'Gladiator' sequel: It took years to figure out the story

Over two decades since 'Gladiator' captivated global audiences with its sweeping historical drama and unforgettable characters, Ridley Scott and producer Michael Pruss have brought the saga back to life with 'Gladiator II'.

Bored Panda · Nov 1, 2024

‘Total Hollywood BS’: Gladiator 2 Is Historically Inaccurate, Historian Says

No, there were no sharks in the Colosseum in ancient Rome, Dr. Shadi Bartsch pointed out. The post ‘Total Hollywood BS’: Gladiator 2 Is Historically Inaccurate, Historian Says first appeared on Bored Panda.

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2024

Paul Mescal reveals the two vices he refused to give up while training for Gladiator 2

Mescal first stunned fans with his ripped ‘Gladiator 2’ physique in first-look footage shown at CinemaCon in April

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2024

The first Gladiator 2 reactions are here - and they place one actor firmly in the Oscars race

Ridley Scott is back on top with ‘worthy’ sequel to 2000 epic

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