# Gladiator II (2024) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/gladiator-ii-2024/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 64% |
| Editorial Rating | 72/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 82% (excluded from composite) |
| 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 64% 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.

## Celluloid verdict

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.

## Where to watch

Global: Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+, Paramount+
the United States: Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+, Paramount+
the United Kingdom: Netflix
Indonesia: Netflix, Catchplay
India: Netflix
Turkey: Netflix, TV+
South Korea: Netflix
Japan: Netflix
the Philippines: Netflix
Pakistan: Netflix
South Africa: Netflix
Malaysia: Netflix
Thailand: Netflix
the United Arab Emirates: Netflix
Nigeria: Netflix

## Common questions

**Is Gladiator II worth watching?**
Gladiator II holds a 64% 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?**
64% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (72/100), Metascore (55/100), Letterboxd (3.2/5), and IMDb (6.6/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Gladiator II?**
Gladiator II is streaming on Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+, Paramount+; on Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+, Paramount+ in the United States; on Netflix in the United Kingdom; on Netflix, Catchplay in Indonesia; on Netflix in India; on Netflix, TV+ in Turkey; on Netflix in South Korea; on Netflix in Japan; on Netflix in the Philippines; on Netflix in Pakistan; on Netflix in South Africa; on Netflix in Malaysia; on Netflix in Thailand; on Netflix in the United Arab Emirates; on Netflix in Nigeria. Availability varies by region.

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