Gladiator 2 Runtime Reportedly Revealed
- Starring massively talented Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal, Gladiator 2 continues the legacy of Maximus despite his death in the first movie.
- Gladiator was 2 hours and 35 minutes long whereas the sequel is said to be about 2 hours and 21 minutes long.
- Gladiator 2 is set to release on November 22, 2024.
If Ridley Scott’s 2000 blockbuster Gladiator had you hooked to your screen, the upcoming sequel will certainly blow you away. Starring the massively talented Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal, the movie continues the legacy of Maximus despite his death in the first movie.
The first looks of the lead actors in the sequel are stunning, as both Mescal and Pascal take the seriousness of the warrior role to another level. With intricate close combat fights to emotional tear-jerker speeches, Gladiator 2 delves deeper into Roman history and is studied widely across the world to date.
What is the runtime of Gladiator 2?
The Roman Empire is known for its ruthless techniques and expansion plans. So, when Lucius’s home is threatened by the Romans under the reign of co-emperors Caracalla and Geta, he has no other choice but to arm himself with the best weapons and wage war in the Colosseum. He faces General Marcus Acacius on the battlefield as well as in the Gladiator arena.
Gladiator was 2 hours and 35 minutes long whereas the sequel is said to be about 2 hours and 21 minutes long. Ridley Scott is known for keeping films crisp and to the point for the theatrical release and he often keeps the director’s cut for a later date. The latter includes more nuanced details that he wanted to include in the narrative.
Both movies seem to focus on the concepts of revenge and rageful battles that drive the central characters. While Maximus sought revenge for his family, Lucius wishes to regain his lost dignity as the invasion robbed him of his right to rule. Gladiator 2 also stars Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, and Joseph Quinn.
Ridley Scott had the Sequel’s Plot right under his nose
Russell Crowe was the lead actor in the first movie Gladiator and he even won an Oscar for his brilliant portrayal of Maximus. However, there seemed to be reports in the media that Crowe was not consulted for the sequel in any way whatsoever. Talking about the plot and claiming there was no need to consult Crowe since his character died, director Scott told Empire Magazine,
The plot, frankly, was right under our noses. I think it was so close under our noses that we thought it was too simple. I think [Russell Crowe] is still one of the best actors in the world, and I think we have a good relationship. I hope we do. As long as he doesn’t start bitching about how he wasn’t consulted. Why would I? He’s dead!
Crowe may have made Gladiator a huge success back in the day, but now the sequel belongs to Scott since it’s his brainchild, and Mescal and Pascal are headlining Gladiator 2. Given the trailer and the glimpses of the characters from the movie, it is bound to be a huge hit.
Gladiator 2 is set to release on November 22, 2024.
