<p>The first reactions for <em>Gladiator II</em> are here! Legendary director Ridley Scott has brought his Roman world back onto the screen after 24 years, and as per the first reactions, it's thrilling, epic and a perfect sequel to an iconic film.</p>

<p>The much-awaited movie is set to hit the theatres on November 15. Before the release, the makers organised the first screening of the movie at the Paramount Studios&nbsp;in Los Angeles, and several film critics, award voters, movie enthusiasts and media were invited to watch the movie.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong><em>Gladiator II</em>’s first reactions&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The sequel to the Russell Crowe starrer <em>Gladiator</em> is one of the most talked about movies ever since the announcement, and with Ridley returning to the director's chair, everyone's expectations were on cloud nine. Now, as the first reactions of&nbsp;the movie are out, it seems like Scott has&nbsp;done a great job with the sequel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Set years after the death of the revered hero Maximus (Played by Russell), the movie follows the life of grown-up Lucius, the son of Lucilla (Connie Nielsen) and the nephew of Commodus, the original film’s antagonist played by Joaquin Phoenix.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The official synopsis for the movie reads, "Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius 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."</p>

<p>Apart from Mescal, the movie stars Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, Nielsen, and Denzel Washington.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Soon after watching the movie, many critics declared<em> Gladiator II </em>already an Oscar dominator much like its predecessor.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The movie has garnered rave reviews from critics, who have hailed the prolific performances, the stunning visual effects and the action among others.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Matt Brennan of the Los Angeles Times said the film has “absolute sicko shit,” further calling it “the ‘we are so back’ of bloody costume epics.”</p>

<p>TV and film journalist Scott Menzel called the movie, ''a big, bloody and badass action spectacle.''</p>

<p>Variety‘s Clayton Davis wrote, “I found Paul Mescal’s work as Lucius to be one of the film’s most honest surprises. This is Denzel Washington, having the time of his life in one of his most killer roles yet. A third Oscar could very well come his way.”</p>

<p>Happy Sad Confused host Josh Horowitz called the movie, “pretty f**king great,”</p>

<p><strong>Check out the first reactions here:</strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Engrave Denzel Washington’s name on the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for GLADIATOR 2 right this instance.</p>
— Jillian🫧 (@JillianChili) <a href="https://twitter.com/JillianChili/status/1847497454171893842?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 19, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Gladiator II is Ridley Scott’s best film since The Martian. A big, bloody and bad ass action spectacle that builds upon the legacy of the original. The film showcases beautiful set pieces and a lot of epic battles. Paul Mescal shines. Denzel Washington chews up the scenery quite… <a href="https://t.co/vkAt3kcfd5">pic.twitter.com/vkAt3kcfd5</a></p>
— Scott Menzel (@ScottDMenzel) <a href="https://twitter.com/ScottDMenzel/status/1847497009999360304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 19, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">GLADIATOR II is a true epic and Ridley Scott’s best in years. Paul Mescal is a great action star without sacrificing his indie grit, a worthy heir to the throne. Denzel Washington EATS every line and costume without ever overplaying. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GladiatorII?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GladiatorII</a> <a href="https://t.co/eKY2UqDNPi">pic.twitter.com/eKY2UqDNPi</a></p>
— Erik Anderson (@awards_watch) <a href="https://twitter.com/awards_watch/status/1847500856242941987?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 19, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">epic doesn’t begin to describe <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GladiatorII?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GladiatorII</a> 🩷 this is the grandest of filmmaking by ridley scott. the theatrics, the blood !!!, and incredible performances make this one of the best films of the year. so fucking incredible <a href="https://t.co/UbslKHXhfz">pic.twitter.com/UbslKHXhfz</a></p>
— kenzie xcx 🐦‍⬛ (@kenzvanunu) <a href="https://twitter.com/kenzvanunu/status/1847498327354724470?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 19, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GladiatorII?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GladiatorII</a> lacks the focus and emotional punch of the original, and Mescal isn’t quite as captivating a lead here as Crowe was in the original, but it’s overflowing with memorable action and it’s got Denzel stealing the movie in soon to be one of his most iconic performances <a href="https://t.co/zcBF1a7NRb">pic.twitter.com/zcBF1a7NRb</a></p>
— Will Mavity (@mavericksmovies) <a href="https://twitter.com/mavericksmovies/status/1847499445963018266?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 19, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Ridley Scott returns to the Colesseum to prove to the world that HE'S. STILL. GOT. IT. Absolutely BUZZING after <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GladiatorII?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GladiatorII</a>! An EPIC shakespearean tale of hope, futility &amp; power w/in a crumbling system. Denzel FEASTS in a showstopping, Machiavellian performance. What a picture! <a href="https://t.co/B5Woi7Tqku">pic.twitter.com/B5Woi7Tqku</a></p>
— Griffin Schiller (@griffschiller) <a href="https://twitter.com/griffschiller/status/1847507457024938390?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 19, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Welcome back to the f*king movies!<br />
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That sums up <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GladiatorII?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GladiatorII</a>. Ridley Scott's best directorial effort since "Black Hawk Down." I found Paul Mescal's work as Lucius to be one of the film's most honest surprises. This is Denzel Washington, having the time of his life in one of his… <a href="https://t.co/5ETqmXdbDD">pic.twitter.com/5ETqmXdbDD</a></p>
— Clayton Davis (@ByClaytonDavis) <a href="https://twitter.com/ByClaytonDavis/status/1847495425370063276?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 19, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">No like I dont think yall understand..<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GladiatorII?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GladiatorII</a> might actually be the best movie of the year to me &amp; Im so sorry😭🤷🏾‍♀️<br />
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Ive watched a lot movies this year I dont mean to be hyperbolic but I cannot overstate HOW GOOD this film is<br />
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RUN, DONT WALK to the theater on November 22! <a href="https://t.co/LdIpI8KyG9">pic.twitter.com/LdIpI8KyG9</a></p>
— Shanelle Genai✨ (@shanellegenai) <a href="https://twitter.com/shanellegenai/status/1847505258098151819?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 19, 2024</a></blockquote>
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The first reactions for Gladiator II are here! Legendary director Ridley Scott has brought his Roman world back onto the screen after 24 years, and as per the first reactions, it's thrilling, epic and a perfect sequel to an iconic film.

The first reactions for Gladiator II are here! Legendary director Ridley Scott has brought his Roman world back onto the screen after 24 years, and as per the first reactions, it's thrilling, epic and a perfect sequel to an iconic film. The much-awaited movie is set to hit the theatres on November 15. Before the release, the makers organised the first screening of the movie at the Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, and several film critics, award voters, movie enthusiasts and media were invited to watch the movie. Gladiator II’s first reactions The sequel to the Russell Crowe starrer Gladiator is one of the most talked about movies ever since the announcement, and with Ridley returning to the director's chair, everyone's expectations were on cloud nine. Now, as the first reactions of the movie are out, it seems like Scott has done a great job with the sequel. Set years after the death of the revered hero Maximus (Played by Russell), the movie follows the life of grown-up Lucius, the son of Lucilla (Connie Nielsen) and the nephew of Commodus, the original film’s antagonist played by Joaquin Phoenix. The official synopsis for the movie reads, "Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius 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." Apart from Mescal, the movie stars Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, Nielsen, and Denzel Washington. Soon after watching the movie, many critics declared Gladiator II already an Oscar dominator much like its predecessor. The movie has garnered rave reviews from critics, who have hailed the prolific performances, the stunning visual effects and the action among others. Matt Brennan of the Los Angeles Times said the film has “absolute sicko shit,” further calling it “the ‘we are so back’ of bloody costume epics.” TV and film journalist Scott Menzel called the movie, ''a big, bloody and badass action spectacle.'' Variety‘s Clayton Davis wrote, “I found Paul Mescal’s work as Lucius to be one of the film’s most honest surprises. This is Denzel Washington, having the time of his life in one of his most killer roles yet. A third Oscar could very well come his way.” Happy Sad Confused host Josh Horowitz called the movie, “pretty f**king great,” Check out the first reactions here: Engrave Denzel Washington’s name on the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for GLADIATOR 2 right this instance. — Jillian🫧 (@JillianChili) October 19, 2024 × Gladiator II is Ridley Scott’s best film since The Martian. A big, bloody and bad ass action spectacle that builds upon the legacy of the original. The film showcases beautiful set pieces and a lot of epic battles. Paul Mescal shines. Denzel Washington chews up the scenery quite… pic.twitter.com/vkAt3kcfd5 — Scott Menzel (@ScottDMenzel) October 19, 2024 × GLADIATOR II is a true epic and Ridley Scott’s best in years. Paul Mescal is a great action star without sacrificing his indie grit, a worthy heir to the throne. Denzel Washington EATS every line and costume without ever overplaying. #GladiatorII pic.twitter.com/eKY2UqDNPi — Erik Anderson (@awards_watch) October 19, 2024 × epic doesn’t begin to describe #GladiatorII 🩷 this is the grandest of filmmaking by ridley scott. the theatrics, the blood !!!, and incredible performances make this one of the best films of the year. so fucking incredible pic.twitter.com/UbslKHXhfz — kenzie xcx 🐦‍⬛ (@kenzvanunu) October 19, 2024 × #GladiatorII lacks the focus and emotional punch of the original, and Mescal isn’t quite as captivating a lead here as Crowe was in the original, but it’s overflowing with memorable action and it’s got Denzel stealing the movie in soon to be one of his most iconic performances pic.twitter.com/zcBF1a7NRb — Will Mavity (@mavericksmovies) October 19, 2024 × Ridley Scott returns to the Colesseum to prove to the world that HE'S. STILL. GOT. IT. Absolutely BUZZING after #GladiatorII! An EPIC shakespearean tale of hope, futility & power w/in a crumbling system. Denzel FEASTS in a showstopping, Machiavellian performance. What a picture! pic.twitter.com/B5Woi7Tqku — Griffin Schiller (@griffschiller) October 19, 2024 × Welcome back to the f*king movies! That sums up #GladiatorII. Ridley Scott's best directorial effort since "Black Hawk Down." I found Paul Mescal's work as Lucius to be one of the film's most honest surprises. This is Denzel Washington, having the time of his life in one of his… pic.twitter.com/5ETqmXdbDD — Clayton Davis (@ByClaytonDavis) October 19, 2024 × No like I dont think yall understand..#GladiatorII might actually be the best movie of the year to me & Im so sorry😭🤷🏾‍♀️ Ive watched a lot movies this year I dont mean to be hyperbolic but I cannot overstate HOW GOOD this film is RUN, DONT WALK to the theater on November 22! pic.twitter.com/LdIpI8KyG9 — Shanelle Genai✨ (@shanellegenai) October 19, 2024 ×

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