His comments further clarify what Scott recently told France’s Premiere magazine, where he admitted he was "toying with the idea" of making a Gladiator III. "No, seriously! I’

Despite Ridley Scott's previous comments, Gladiator 3 is far from a sure thing ahead of the release of Gladiator 2.

Gladiator II’ stars Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen and Fred Hechinger discussed filming Ridley Scott’s sequel at a special screening on the Paramount Pictures lot in Los Angeles on Oct.

It’s fair to say that’s definitely the case with Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II, the long-gestating sequel to the director’s Oscar-winning 2000 historical epic starring Russell Crowe. Well, the time has finally arrived,

Gladiator II had its first screening Friday night, and early reactions have made their way to social media. The sequel to the 2000 film was screened at the Paramount Studios lot in Los Angeles, where media outlets and film critics got a first look at the movie starring Denzel Washington ,

Emmy-nominated producer and entertainment journalist Scott Mantz added: ‘GLADIATOR II is indeed the REAL DEAL! An epic sequel worthy of its Oscar-winning predecessor — great action, amazing visual effects, stellar performances across the board (esp. PAUL MESCAL & DENZEL WASHINGTON)! A return to form for director RIDLEY SCOTT! I was ENTERTAINED!’

Ridley Scott had some blunt words of wisdom before filming Gladiator II.

Exclusive: Ridley Scott, Connie Nielsen, and Fred Hechinger take us inside Gladiator II, an Ancient Rome spectacle like no other—and one that holds up a mirror to right now.

After the special screening of Gladiator II, social media was flooded with praise for Ridley Scott's long-awaited sequel. Critics applauded the movie for its epic scope, stunning visuals, and outstanding performances.

After the special screening of Gladiator II, social media was flooded with praise for Ridley Scott's long-awaited sequel. Critics lauded the film for its epic scope, visual impact, and outstanding performances.