Over two decades after the events of Gladiator, Lucius—the son of Lucilla and Maximus lives with his wife and child in Numidia. Roman soldiers led by General Marcus Acacius invade, killing his wife and forcing Lucius into slavery. Inspired by Maximus, Lucius resolves to fight as a gladiator under the teaching of Macrinus, a former slave who plots to overthrow the young emperors Caracalla and Geta.

Cast and Crew

Directed by Ridley Scott

Screenplay by David Scarpa

Story by

Peter Craig

David Scarpa

Based on Characters created by David Franzoni

Produced by

Ridley Scott

Michael Pruss

Douglas Wick

Lucy Fisher

Walter F. Parkes

Laurie MacDonald

David Franzoni

Starring

Paul Mescal

Pedro Pascal

Joseph Quinn

Fred Hechinger

Lior Raz

Derek Jacobi

Connie Nielsen

Denzel Washington

Cinematography John Mathieson

Edited by

Claire Simpson

Sam Restivo