Relive the excitement of the arena at home as Gladiator II heads to Paramount+. The streamer announced Ridley Scott’s epic sequel begins streaming on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, in the U.S. and Canada.
24 years after Gladiator, Scott returned to Ancient Rome for a new story of strength and honor in Gladiator II. After the death of Maximus Decimus Meridius, Lucius (Paul Mescal), the grandson of Marcus Aurelius, was sent away from Rome by his mother Lucilla (Connie Nielsen) to protect him from assassins. Over a decade later, Lucius lives in Numidia with his wife. Lucius must confront his past when Roman forces led by General Acacius (Pedro Pascal) conquer Numidia and take the survivors captive. Lucius becomes a slave and trains to become a gladiator. Upon entering the Colosseum, Lucius swears to exact his revenge and bring glory back to Rome.
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