Paramount presents new footage in “Gladiator 2” and promises “the greatest action sequences of all time” –

Gladiators 2 was the main attraction at Paramount’s presentation in Barcelona, ​​featuring never-before-seen footage of co-stars Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal from an extended version of the original film and an unreleased trailer. Accordingly diversityUS audiences had a similar experience at CinemaCon and were able to get a first look at the sequel.

The original film’s director, Ridley Scott, said in a video introduction that the wait between films would be well worth it. Alongside this assurance, Mark Viane, Paramount’s president of international distribution, said the film contains some of the “greatest action sequences of all time.”

In addition to the Gladiators 2 Announcements Paramount also showed the first five minutes of Smile 2 (A sequel to the horror film Smile will be released in 2022)two extended scenes from the upcoming animated film Transformers One, teased a Paw Patrol 3, and offered exclusive previews of Sonic3 by type.

Gladiators 2 remained the focus of the event and inspired a comedy video that poked fun at the original and its cast, and featured a cardboard Colosseum with Roman legionaries in the main hall.

The film is scheduled to be released on November 15, 2024, and according to Variety, it will also star Denzel Washington, Connie Nielson and Joseph Quinn.