After almost 25 years, Ridley Scott returns to the world of swords, sandals and bloody deaths in the arena. 2000’s Gladiator was long considered the most incredible modern tale of the ancient world (despite many historical inaccuracies). It was also one of Scott’s most spectacular films, winning five Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Actor.
It looks like the British director is ready to top his own performance – from what we can tell from the trailers, Gladiator 2 has even more panache than its predecessor.
In addition to the impressive set design and full-fledged battle scenes, the film is notable for its star-studded cast. The leading role, Lucius, Lucilla’s now adult son, is played by Paul Mescal, known for his performances in Normal People and Aftersun. The film also stars Pedro Pascal (The Mandalorian), Denzel Washington (The Tragedy of Macbeth), Connie Nielsen (Wonder Woman 1984), Joseph Quinn (Stranger Things), Derek Jacobi (Tomb Raider) and Fred Hechinger (The White Lotus) to see.
Gladiator 2 is certainly best seen in theaters. However, if you want to watch the film again at home, continue reading our article.
How to watch Gladiator 2 now
Ridley Scotts’ new film premieres in Britain Friday, November 15, 2024. However, US viewers will have to wait a week longer – Gladiator is debuting in the US Friday, November 22, 2024.
The film will be shown exclusively in cinemas for some time. To reserve seats, check out our Gladiator 2 ticket sales guide.
Here is the official trailer of the Roman Empire epic:
When will Gladiator 2 be released on VOD?
Currently, there is no information on when Ridley Scott’s film might be released digitally. However, we can estimate the potential date based on the releases of other Paramount Pictures films.
A lot will depend on how Gladiator 2 does at the box office. Although the film market has become very uncertain in recent years and many films that should have been box office successes have failed (for example Joker: Folie à deux or Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga), Gladiator has a good chance of becoming a big hit. big blow.
Most of Paramount’s successful films were released on VOD a month after their theatrical debut. This was the case with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and A Quiet Place: Day One.
That’s why Gladiator 2 may be on VOD in the US around December 24, 2024just before Christmas – which would make an excellent gift for many viewers.
However, the film’s release date on VOD in Britain may differ: previous releases were often slightly later than in America. We will let you know as soon as we know more.
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When will Gladiator 2 be released on streaming?
After premiering on VOD, Paramount Pictures films usually go to the Paramount+ streaming service. It usually happens quickly: A Quiet Place: Day One arrived on VOD on the platform just 28 days after its release. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem took 18 days to make that journey, and Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves only 14 days.
In the US, Gladiator 2 could air on Paramount+ around January 7, 2025 at the earliest – although it could be later.
Please note that these dates are our predictions – Paramount has not yet provided any information on this subject.
When will Gladiator 2 be released on DVD/Blu-ray?
Physical copies of Gladiator 2 will likely be released last. However, it’s hard to predict exactly when that might happen, as Paramount doesn’t have a clear pattern here.
A Quiet Place: Day One on DVD and Blu-ray arrived 42 days after its streaming debut. On the other hand, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves hit store shelves just two weeks after it released on Paramount+. The time window is wide – conservatively we expect physical copies of Gladiator 2 to go on sale February 2025.
