Scott compared the potential sequel to The Godfather. Ridley Scott Reveals Gladiator 3 Is in the Works Eddie Fu

Ridley Scott is already toying with ideas for "Gladiator 3" ahead of the release of "Gladiator 2," which revives his franchise after 24 years.

S equels are tricky business, especially if you are Ridley Scott working on Gladiator II. By now, many fans are aware of the upcoming sequel to one of the best movies of the 2000s

It took Ridley Scott twenty years to return to the Roman Colosseum with Gladiator II, but he is already plotting his third trip to Ancient Rome. “I’d rather get on into Gladiator III,” Scott told The Hollywood Reporter Thursday when asked about a different potential next project for the 86-year-old filmmaker.

Although "Gladiator 2" is still some time away from its worldwide release, Ridley Scott admits he is already considering a trilogy. “Gladiator 2” is set to be one of the most significant releases of 2024,

Warning: This story contains potential spoilers for Gladiator 2's ending. It took Ridley Scott more than 20 years to bring Gladiator 2 to life, but that isn’t stopping him from getting a head start on Gladiator 3.

His name is Ridley Scott, director of Blade Runner and Alien, denier of the fact checking legions, loyal servant to the true art form, cinema. Father to three living sons, husband to a living wife. And he will have ideas for more Gladiator movies in this life or the next.