The director then smirkly offered a caveat, instead stating the sequel is merely One of the best things.

Ive made a few good uns."

There’s much to unpack from Scott’s comment because he hasmanyclassics under his belt.

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The originalAlienis one of the best and most influential sci-fi movies ever and launched a long-running series.

Even Scott’s “lesser” efforts likeBlack Hawk DownorThe Martianwould be considered the best work of other directors.

Lightning like the originalGladiatorrarely strikes twice, and the odds of it happening again forGladiator 2feel somewhat remote.

Pedro Pascal as Marcus Acacius from Gladiator 2 against a flaming colosseum

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Lightning like that rarely strikes twice, and the odds of it happening again forGladiator 2feel somewhat remote.

A 90+% Rotten Tomatoes rating on both fronts wouldn’t hurt that reception.

Ridley Scott stands with Paul Mescal on the set of Gladiator 2

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Paul Mescal and Russell Crowe side by side in the Gladiator movies

Paul Mescal as Lucius in Gladiator II and Russell Crowe as Maximus in Gladiator with money behind them

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Joseph Quinn as Emperor Geta scowling and Paul Mescal as Lucius fighting against a fiery background in Gladiator II

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

Headshot Of Pedro Pascal In The 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards

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Gladiator II

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