GLADIATOR II Comes to Digital This Christmas Eve, and 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD This March!
Director Ridley Scott’s action-packed epic GLADIATOR II continues to thrill audiences around the world, having already earned over $416 million at the global box office. Fans will be able to relive the astonishing spectacle at home—along with a wealth of behind-the-scenes bonus content—when it arrives to purchase on Digital December 24, 2024 from Paramount Home Entertainment.
Hailed as “the single greatest movie of the year” (Dave Morales, FOX TV) and “an epic sequel worthy of its Oscar®-winning predecessor” (Scott Mantz, KTLA), GLADIATOR II boasts breathtaking action and sensational performances from a star-powered cast, including Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, and the sublime Denzel Washington in “one of his most charismatic and riveting performances” (Clayton Davis, Variety).
Fans who purchase the film on Digital* or 4K Ultra HD will have access to over 100 minutes of fascinating behind-the-scenes footage and interviews. Discover the epic journey of the highly anticipated film as the cast and filmmakers share their personal experiences. Explore some of the exotic filming locations, including Malta and Morocco, and see the extraordinary sets that brought the Roman Empire back to life. Plus, enter the arena to find out how carefully choreographed combat and visual effects combined to deliver mind-blowing battles on a truly epic scale.
Bonus content is detailed below:
- A Dream That Was Rome: Origins—Director Ridley Scott and producers delve into the history behind Gladiator II and how the story developed over many years before coming to the screen.
- What We Do In Life Echoes In Eternity: The Cast—Take an inside look into Ridley Scott’s casting process.
- In The Arena: Filmmakers—Go behind the scenes as the cast and crew journey to Malta, Morocco, and the UK for the epic production.
- To Those About To Die, We Salute You: Combat—Discover how Ridley Scott and his team combined choreographed combat with cutting-edge visual effects to take the action to a whole new level.
- Building An Empire: Post-Production—Join the filmmakers for insights into the fascinating process of crafting the finished movie, which includes a scoring session led by composer Harry Gregson-Williams.
- The Making Of Gladiator II—Explore how Ridley Scott, the cast, and crew worked to bringGladiator II to life.
- Deleted Scenes
GLADIATOR II will also be available on Digital as part of a two-movie collection with the original GLADIATOR and will arrive on 4K Ultra HD, in a 4K Ultra HD SteelBook®, and on DVD March 4, 2025.
Synopsis
From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.
GLADIATOR II is rated R for strong bloody violence.
PARAMOUNT PICTURES Presents
A SCOTT FREE Production A LUCY FISHER / DOUGLAS WICK Production
A RIDLEY SCOTT Film “GLADIATOR II”
PAUL MESCAL PEDRO PASCAL JOSEPH QUINN FRED HECHINGER
with CONNIE NIELSEN and DENZEL WASHINGTON
Music by HARRY GREGSON-WILLIAMS
Costume Designer JANTY YATES Costume Designer – Military Costumes DAVE CROSSMAN
Edited by CLAIRE SIMPSON SAM RESTIVO
Production Designer ARTHUR MAX Director of Photography JOHN MATHIESON, BSC
Executive Producers WALTER PARKES LAURIE MACDONALD RAYMOND KIRK AIDAN ELLIOTT
Produced by DOUGLAS WICK, p.g.a. RIDLEY SCOTT, p.g.a. LUCY FISHER, p.g.a.
MICHAEL PRUSS, p.g.a. DAVID FRANZONI
Based on Characters Created by DAVID FRANZONI
Story by PETER CRAIG and DAVID SCARPA Screenplay by DAVID SCARPA
Directed by RIDLEY SCOTT
*Availability of bonus content varies by digital retailer
