Y'all, we are entering a beautiful time in movies. There are so many incredible theatrical releases on the horizon, and I'm so excited to run to my local theater, grab some popcorn, and just enjoy a great movie. And one of the films I am most excited for this fall is Gladiator II.
![Two scenes from a TV show featuring Pedro Pascal in Roman warrior attire, standing alongside other warriors and facing armored soldiers](https://cdn.statically.io/img/img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-07/9/19/asset/509db1364c8f/sub-buzz-2787-1720552839-1.jpg?downsize=700%3A%2A&output-quality=auto&output-format=auto)
The film takes place two decades after the events of Gladiator (2000) and follows Lucius (Paul Mescal), the son of Lucilla (Connie Nielsen), who is suddenly brought back to Rome as a gladiator after growing up outside the reach of the Roman Empire. Now, Lucius makes new enemies and seeks revenge.
![Russell Crowe, Paul Mescal, and Denzel Washington in scenes from the movie "Gladiator 2," dressed in ancient Roman attire](https://cdn.statically.io/img/img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-07/9/19/asset/bde856ff2daa/sub-buzz-730-1720552714-2.jpg?downsize=700%3A%2A&output-quality=auto&output-format=auto)
And today, we finally got our first full-length trailer for Gladiator II, and it's truly all I can think about. In a word, the film looks stunning.
![Top: Gladiator Maximus faces soldiers in an arena. Bottom: Maximus battles a soldier](https://cdn.statically.io/img/img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-07/9/19/asset/bde856ff2daa/sub-buzz-745-1720552964-6.jpg?downsize=700%3A%2A&output-quality=auto&output-format=auto)
Alongside Paul and Connie, Gladiator II also boasts Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, and more. And let's just say I am now eagerly awaiting the Gladiator II press tour because this cast is stacked.
![Joseph Quinn and Denzel Washington dressed in ancient Roman attire, acting in scenes from a historical film. Peters raises his arm, while Washington looks solemnly forward](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2024-07/9/19/asset/05207264c56b/sub-buzz-725-1720553054-1.jpg)
Anyway, so much is teased in the trailer, and everyone on the internet is already on the edge of their seats, waiting patiently to see this movie — and, of course, it doesn't hurt that Paul and Pedro are looking so hot. So, here are the best (and funniest) reactions to the first Gladiator II trailer:
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You can watch the full trailer below:
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Gladiator II hits theaters on Nov. 22, 2024
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