"The filmmaker stares down the world as it rolls forward, a chariot holding all we could be," writes Richard Newby in an essay on the epic sequel.

F or most people, Russell Crowe broke into the American film scene as detective Bud White in 1997’s L.A. Confidential. It was ...

In its context, “Gladiator II” takes place 16 years after the demise of Marcus Aurelius in an era where corrupt twin brothers ...

In a recent discussion, acclaimed director Ridley Scott revealed that Russell Crowe was extremely enthusiastic about ...

Even though Russell Crowe is not in Gladiator 2, director Ridley Scott has revealed that Crowe originally wanted to reprise ...

Ridley Scott’s visually extravagant but narratively safe sequel starring Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal ultimately pales in comparison to its predecessor.

Ridley Scott revealed Russell Crowe's past desire to resurrect Maximus for a Gladiator sequel. Crowe even commissioned a ...

When it came to bringing Maximus’ breastplate to life, the team spared no detail. After acquiring an original from the first ...

When Russell Crowe asked a crowd of bloodthirsty Romans twenty-four years ago “Are you not entertained?” he cemented ...

The early ‘90s were full of blockbusters that explored the dangers of evolving technology. 1991’s Terminator 2: Judgment Day ...

Just one year prior to the release of Gladiator II, Scott was crafting yet another historical epic alongside Academy Award winner Joaquin Phoenix in Napoleon. From the epic wagered wars at sea to the ...