Gladiator II looks absolutely insane. See the sequel in action

By Britta DeVore | Updated 1 hour ago

Anger is Paul Mescal’s gift in the very first Gladiator II Trailer. For fans who have been impatiently awaiting the second chapter in Ridley Scott’s growing film franchise for over two decades, the teaser is enough to get their blood pumping and their eyes glued to the calendar that shows the film on November 22. Mescal’s character isn’t the only one seeking vengeance, anger and glory in the teaser, but there are plenty of close-ups of others as well, including Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal and Joseph Quinn.

Check out the epic trailer released today:

The Gladiator II The trailer shows the moment when Lucius teams up with Denzel Washington’s Macrinus, a wealthy man who made his fortune as an arms and gladiator dealer.

The Gladiator II Trailer better sets up the story that audiences can expect when the sequel hits the box office in a few months. We’ve known for a long time that Paul Mescal will star as Lucius, a character first introduced in 2000 as the Emperor’s heir. gladiatorbut how he ended up fighting for his life has remained largely a mystery. As the first glance suggests, it is not entirely clear whether Lucius completely forgets his life alongside his uncle Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) and his mother Lucilla (Connie Nielsen) or whether he represses it.

One thing is certain – the attitude that Maximus (Russell Crowe) took towards the Emperor in the original film left its mark on Lucius, who greatly admires the deceased’s courageous deeds. Gladiator II The trailer shows the moment when Lucius teams up with Denzel Washington’s Macrinus, a wealthy man who made his fortune as an arms and gladiator dealer.

Even the first look at the sets will contain more battle scenes than in the first film: viewers will see archers firing arrow after arrow at the enemy and battleships sailing through the water.

If you thought Rome was going to collapse in the first movie, it’s a million times worse in the trailer Gladiator II Citizens are starving and calling for help from their selfish and sadistic leaders. Even at first glance, there will be more battle scenes than in the first film. Viewers will see archers firing arrow after arrow at the enemy and battleships sailing through the water.

When the gladiators step through the doors of the Colosseum, they will also face all sorts of new challenges. In the first trailer, viewers can catch a glimpse of bloodthirsty wild rhinos.

Like the man he admires so much, Paul Mescal’s Lucius takes a page or two from Maximus’ playbook and Gladiator II Trailer, in which he rallies his fellow warriors to tackle their deadly obstacles as a team. Lucius calls for the head of Roman general Marcus Acacius (Pedro Pascal), saying his thirst for blood will not be quenched until he takes the officer’s life.

Meanwhile, it is entirely unclear whether Lucilla recognizes her son when she sees him in the fighting arena, although there is a touching moment between the two in which she gives the ruthless fighter a ring that once belonged to Maximus.

If you thought Rome was going to collapse in the first movie, it’s a million times worse in the trailer Gladiator II Citizens are starving and begging their selfish and sadistic leaders for help.

Mostly Gladiator II The trailer looks pretty promising for viewers who have wondered how Ridley Scott could have dreamed of continuing his classic historical drama. Although Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger have already drawn criticism for making their characters too reminiscent of Phoenix’s Commodus, they each seem to bring their own manic spin to co-rulers Geta and Caracalla, and the teaser is dripping with blood and selfish aspirations.

We look forward to learning more about where this comes from as we approach the film’s November release date.