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Gladiator II

Directed by Ridley Scott · 2024 ·

Answer Summary: Is Gladiator II worth watching?

Gladiator II (2024) earns a 64% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Audiences (82%) responded more warmly than critics (72%).

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for Gladiator II?

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

64%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

72% Editorial Rating
82% Audience snapshot · excluded
55 Metascore
★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3.2
6.6 IMDb /10
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Runtime
2h 28m
Streaming
Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+, Paramount+
Language
English

Where to watch

  • Prime Video
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  • MGM+
  • Paramount+

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (72/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (82%).
  • Celluloid Score 64% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

  • Crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics

Not ideal for

  • Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Is Gladiator II worth watching?

Yes — Gladiator II earns a 64% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

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

Celluloid editorial verdict

Audiences (82%) responded more warmly than critics (72%).

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.

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