Hollywood got a respite from a slack few months as two much-anticipated new films -- Universal's Wicked: Part I and Gladiator II from Paramount -- roared to the top of the North American box office this weekend.

Gladiator II, Wicked battle for North American box office honors

It's Gladiator Day! After a long wait of years, the enchanting ancient world of Gladiator is back with a new character and a gripping story. The much-awaited Ridley Scott film has finally been released in the cinema and as per early reactions, the audience and critics have once again fallen in love with the Roman world.

Gladiator II X review: Netizens hail Ridley Scott's drama, call it 'bloody, violent and entertaining'

Hollywood veteran Denzel Washington has revealed that a same-sex kiss was cut from the upcoming film Gladiator II. Washington, who stars in the film directed by Ridley Scott, was asked in a recent interview – "How gay is the Roman empire?

Denzel Washington reveals a same-sex kiss was removed from Gladiator II

A new legacy of rebellion will begin - the new trailer for Gladiator II directed by the legendary Ridley Scott is out now! The Gladiator II trailer opens with stunning visuals of Ancient Rome, now ruled by brutal and tyrannical emperors.

The Gladiator II: New trailer reveals major plot details | Watch

Lo and behold, the Gladiator is back! Setting the stage for an epic drama, Paramount Pictures unveiled the first trailer of the much-awaited Gladiator II. Director Ridley Scott brought back The Colosseum at Caesars Palace which is nothing but a Las Vegas hotel that looks like a set straight out of Ancient Rome.

Ancient Rome comes alive as Ridley Scott unveils Gladiator 2 trailer at CinemaCon

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Gladiator II, Wicked battle for North American box office honors

Gladiator II X review: Netizens hail Ridley Scott's drama, call it 'bloody, violent and entertaining'

Denzel Washington reveals a same-sex kiss was removed from Gladiator II

The Gladiator II: New trailer reveals major plot details | Watch

Ancient Rome comes alive as Ridley Scott unveils Gladiator 2 trailer at CinemaCon