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# Gladiator II Is The Best Film I Do Not Want To See
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- Published: 2024-07-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-22T11:35:25.000Z
- Author: Alex van der Weij
- Tags: Movies

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Some posts were originally written in Dutch and were automatically translated.

It was one of my first big cinema experiences, watching the epic film **Gladiator** on the big screen in 2000\. It was fantastic: the spectacle of the battles, a brilliant **Russell Crowe** and the imposing Colosseum.

For a film-loving history nerd with an interest in ancient Rome, it was everything I could have wished for. There is a reason Gladiator is one of my favourite films of all time.

The film was, of course, a huge success, and for years people speculated about a possible sequel. Now, 24 years after Gladiator was released, a sequel is finally coming.

You would think I would be jumping for joy, but nothing could be further from the truth. **Gladiator II** might be the best film I actually do not want to see.

### Surely This Can Only Disappoint?

Why does the original need a sequel? The ending was good and complete. A sequel feels forced somehow, especially in an era where Hollywood is not exactly overflowing with original ideas.

Besides, sequels are rarely as good as their predecessors. Add a whole load of CGI, less legendary characters than Maximus and a weaker story, and you are basically done.

Surely this can only disappoint?

### It Does Look Fantastic, Though

The first trailer for **Gladiator II** was released this week, and honestly, it does look fantastic again. This could very well become a massive hit. It seems to have everything the original had, but with all the modern filmmaking techniques.

But that can also work against it.

Maybe I should just stop being so sour. I will probably be in the cinema on day one with a huge bucket of popcorn, enjoying a fantastic film.