However, the actor took on a unique challenge to become Lucius, the son of the legendary Maximus from the first installment of "Gladiator." When no one expected a sequel to this story, Ridley Scott delivers a second film,

Gladiator 2 received mixed reviews, with standout performances by Denzel Washington and Paul Mescal. Critics have commended the ambitious scenes, though some found it lacking compared to the original.