By the time ofGladiator 2’s ending, more comparisons between the two Ridley Scott movies became clear.

This is evident as soon as the story begins, withGladiator 2’s Roman siege of Numidia.

Slight historical inaccuracies aside, this action sequence is breathtaking.

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The scene was undoubtedly the best in the movie, proving Scott’s directorial prowess concerning battles and conflicts.

2021’sThe Last Duelwas more of a drama, yet built to the titular event in the final act.

Then there areScott’sAlienprequel movieswhich feature a blend of the action fromAliensand the horror aspects of the originalAlien.

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Russell Crowe as Maximus in Gladiator and Paul Mescal as Lucius in Gladiator 2

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Paul Mescal as Lucius and Denzel Washington as Macrinus in Gladiator 2

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Headshot Of Paul Mescal In The 77th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs)

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