After almost 25 years, Ridley Scott returns to the world of swords, sandals and bloody arena deaths. For a long time, Gladiator from 2000 was considered the most incredible modern tale about the ancient world (despite many historical inaccuracies). It was also one of Scott’s most spectacular films that secured five Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Actor awards.
It looks like the British director is ready to surpass his own achievement, as Gladiator 2 has even more panache than its predecessor.
In addition to the impressive set design and full-blown battle scenes, the film catches the eye with its star-studded cast. The lead role, Lucius, Lucilla’s now-grown-up son, is played by Paul Mescal, known for his performance in Normal People and Aftersun. The film also features 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).
Gladiator 2 is surely best seen in the cinema. However, if you would like to rewatch the movie at home, continue reading our article.
How to watch Gladiator 2 now
The movie is still available in cinemas. If you want to reserve seats, check out our Gladiator 2 tickets sale guide.
Here’s the official trailer for the Roman Empire epic:
When will Gladiator 2 be released on VOD?
In the US, the latest Ridley Scott’s film is available for buying or renting on platforms such as Prime Video or iTunes. It hit digital right before Christmas, on 24 December 2024.
UK-based viewers, however, will wait longer for the movie to premiere on VOD. Paramount is yet to announce the exact date, but we estimate that Gladiator 2 may be available for rental and purchase later in January 2025. Currently, you can pre-order the film on Prime Video UK.
If you purchase digital access to Gladiator 2, you will also get over 100 minutes of bonus features:
- A Dream That Was Rome: Origins – Director Ridley Scott and producers delve into the history behind Gladiator II and how the story developed over many years before coming to the screen
- What We Do In Life Echoes In Eternity: The Cast – Take an inside look into Ridley Scott’s casting process
- In The Arena: Filmmakers – Go behind the scenes as the cast and crew journey to Malta, Morocco, and the UK for the epic production
- To Those About To Die, We Salute You: Combat – Discover how Ridley Scott and his team combined choreographed combat with cutting-edge visual effects to take the action to a whole new level
- Building An Empire: Post-Production – Join the filmmakers for insights into the fascinating process of crafting the finished movie, which includes a scoring session led by composer Harry Gregson-Williams
- The Making Of Gladiator 2 – explore how Ridley Scott, the cast, and crew worked to bring Gladiator 2 to life
- Deleted Scenes
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When will Gladiator 2 be released on DVD/Blu-ray?
According to Paramount, physical copies of Gladiator 2 appear pretty soon. In the US, the film will hit DVD and 4K Ultra HD Steelbook on Tuesday, 4 March 2025. You can pre-order it now, for example, on the Walmart website.
The release date for the UK for now remains unknown, however, you can pre-order Gladiator 2 on Amazon Prime Video UK.
When will Gladiator 2 be released on streaming?
It’s unknown yet when the movie will be released on Paramount+ in the US and on UK services.
Most Paramount Pictures films usually drop on streaming rather quickly. A Quiet Place: Day One appeared on the platform just 28 days after its release on VOD. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem took 18 days to make that journey, and Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves – only 14.
Therefore, in the US, Gladiator 2 could air on Paramount+ in January 2025 at the earliest – though it could be later.
Keep in mind that these dates are our predictions – Paramount hasn’t yet provided any information on the subject.
