One of the most anticipated films of the year was Gladiator IIthe sequel to the film starring Russell Crowe, which won the Oscar for Best Picture in 2001. More than two decades have passed since Máximo Décimo Meridio swore revenge for the death of his wife and son, and the director Ridley Scott delivered a loaded sequel.
The sequel takes us back to Ancient Rome to focus on the story of Lucius Verus, the son of Maximus and Lucilla, who returns to Rome converted into a gladiator, in search not only of freedom, but also to exact revenge for the death of his wife, and along the way free Rome from the oppression of the emperors Geta and Caracalla.
Like its predecessor, Gladiator II It is a film that shines in the technical and visual effects section, being a large-scale spectacle for lovers of historical and action cinema. Likewise, the cast made up of Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, Joseph Quinn and Connie Nielsen, also stands out with great performances.
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In its time in theaters, the film has grossed more than $399 million dollars, from a budget of 250 million. Despite the good reception from critics and audiences, not everyone was dazzled by the sequel, especially given the nostalgic component of the first. Despite this, the film has a 71% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, and 82% from the public.
Gladiator II is approaching streaming
As usually happens these days, the permanence of films on cinema billboards tends to be increasingly limited. One or two months after its release, it is quite common for fans to be able to enjoy it from the comfort of their home.
Now it seems to be the turn of Gladiator IIwhich almost a month after its premiere, already has a date for its release in format digital for him December 24. This means that the film will be available for purchase or rental on some paid services, primarily in the United States.
As for the streaming release date, it is still unknown. It will likely be a few more months before Gladiator II It can be seen through some subscription service in between.
In Latin America and Spain, the first Gladiator film is available in Prime Video. Due to this streaming service’s agreement with Universal Pictures, it is possible that the sequel can also be seen on that same platform. Meanwhile, the distribution of the film was through Paramount Pictures, so its release through Paramount+ would not be ruled out either. Surely we will have an official confirmation shortly.
