While Wicked enchants audiences with music and magic, Gladiator II draws in fans of action and drama. Ridley Scott’s sequel, ...

Gladiator II is a decent sequel that could have been great if it had only focused on a different protagonist. Here's why ...

Lucius Verus’ first battle reveals a powerful inner conflict: He hesitates to kill for the entertainment of others. How did ...

Rome teeters on the brink in Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II.” Its fall is said to be imminent. The dream it once symbolized is ...

We break down the cast behind Ridley Scott's highly anticipated sequel, Gladiator II, including Paul Mescal and Denzel ...

The Ridley Scott sequel Gladiator II weaves in and out of the historical record. Here’s what really happened to Lucius Verus, ...

"Wicked" and "Gladiator II" are both pretty good films, but if you only have time for one this weekend, see "Wicked." ...

When we think of ancient Rome, gladiator fights are often top of mind. And yet, very little is known about these Colosseum ...

Nothing worked until the creative team entirely scrapped the idea of bringing Maximus back, and refocused the drama on Lucius ...

Spoilers follow for Gladiator II, released in theaters on November 22.

Paul Mescal plays Lucius, son of Maximus, in "Gladiator 2." Lucius was also in the first "Gladiator" film, though he was only ...

As should be abundantly clear after “Napoleon,” “Robin Hood,” and “Kingdom of Heaven,” Ridley Scott is interested in history as a vehicle for studying characters and/or huge volleys of flaming arrows.