Gladiator 2 Trailer Reveals the Major Connection to the First Film

The long-awaited sequel to Gladiator gets its first trailer, including more details about Paul Mescal’s character Lucius.

Gladiatordoesnt seem like the pop in of movie that demands a sequel.

But the story of Maximus had a definitive arc and ending.

So what is the point of a sequel 20 years later?

Fortunately, the trailer forGladiator IIclarifies the connection between the first film and the sequel.

Of the group, Macrinus gets the most attention.

As an opportunist who looks for every chance to shore up more power, Marcinus takes notice of Lucius.

Instead, the real standouts are Quinn and Hechinger as the dueling emperors.

But the most shocking moment of the trailer doenst involve any of the characters.

Gladiator II releases to theaters on Nov. 22.