Are Gladiator 2’s Reviews Actually Good?

There is seemingly nothing to worry about for those wanting them to be.

On the whole,Gladiator IIis being received positively.

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Overall, this is a positive rating for any movie to hold.

WhereGladiator IIis concerned, however, this can be seen as an incredibly positive score.

Regarding their critical scores on Rotten Tomatoes, the movies are proving more similar than first thought.

Paul Mescal stands in the Roman colliseum holding a sword and preparing for a fight in Gladiator 2

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“The AU Reviewsays something similar, claiming thatGladiator II’s narrative is often indistinguishable from its predecessor.

Of his recent movies, onlyThe Last Duelcan be counted as one with widespread acclaim.

“Finally,Zach Pope Reviewsemphatically claimed thatGladiator II"made me a believer in Ridley Scott again!”

Russell Crowe as Maximus Decimus Meridius surrounded by a Laurel Wreath next to Paul Mescal as Lucius in Gladiator II (2024)

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Mescal was cast as Lucius when the film entered production, replacing Spencer Treat Clark from the first movie.

Side by side image of Paul Mescal and Russell Crowe in the Gladiator movies

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Paul Mescal’s Lucius with Russell Crowe’s Maximus in action poses in Gladiator 1 & 2

Ridley Scott in front of a red background featuring two xenomorphs

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Spencer Treat Clark in Gladiator and Paul Mescal as Lucius in Gladiator 2

An edited image of Paul Mescal holding a sword in Gladiator II and Russell Crowe in Gladiator

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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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