Gladiator IIhas already become a box office hit overseas days before its US release, emphasizing the potential success the film could have domestically. TheupcomingGladiator IIis set for release in the US on July 21, 2025, with box office projections ranging between $60 million to $80 million domestically. This is despite the film competing with another major release,Wicked, which is also poised to be a huge success worldwide. However, Ridley Scott’s sequel is already getting positive reviews, meaning it might fare well once it opens alongside the musical.
Now,Varietyhas confirmed thatGladiator IIscored big at the box office in the UK and Ireland, earning $11.5 million in its opening weekendafter coming out on November 15. This success is compounded by a massive $87 million overseas haul from multiple countries around the world, a strong sign for how it might perform in the US. It’s also a good sign for the movie making back the money it’s spent, having a gross budget between $250-310 million.
What Gladiator 2’s Overseas Success Means For The Film’s US Performance
It Might Be Able To Replicate Its Performance Domestically
Gladiator II’s positive reviewshave emphasized just how exciting the sequel is, praising the performances of its cast despite occasionally relying too much on the original movie for nostalgia. However,its delivery on action-packed set pieces and Roman politics likely contributed to its overseas success, something that bodes well for its US release. This is aided by the inclusion of several recognizable stars in the main cast, like Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, and Denzel Washington, along with returnees like Connie Nielsen and Derek Jacobi.
Gladiator 2 Cast, Character & Cameo Guide
Gladiator 2’s casts includes legendary actors and up-and-coming stars, continuing the story established by Ridley Scott’s 2000 epic, Gladiator.
However, the film will also need to compete with theupcomingWickedadaptation, which comes out worldwide on November 22 as well.The Wizard of Ozprequel is expected to earn around $67-75 million domesticallyon its opening weekend, with some projections putting it over $100 million, beatingGladiator IIat the box office. Given the familiarity of both franchises, either of them would have a strong claim to becoming Number 1. Even if Scott’s sequel doesn’t, though, its overseas performance still indicates strong numbers when it does arrive in the US.
Our Take On Gladiator 2’s Overseas Box Office Success
The Film Will Have A Strong Initial Performance
Based on its UK performance and success in other territories,Gladiator 2is likely going to perform very well at the US box office when it comes out later this week. Although it’s unclear how it will stack up againstWicked, the familiarity of the franchise and promised levels of action could be enough to give it an edge over the musical. Either way, its initial numbers highlight the possibility of making its huge budget back, though time will tell how much longevity the film will have.
Gladiator IIandWickedwill also be competing withMoana 2in their second week when the animated film opens on Thanksgiving weekend.
Gladiator II
Cast
Gladiator 2 is the follow-up to Ridley Scott’s award-winning film Gladiator from 2000. Scott returns to direct the sequel, with Paul Mescal staring as Lucius, alongside Denzel Washington and Joseph Quinn as the villain Emperor Geta. Gladiator 2 had been stuck in development hell for years before a script written by David Scarpa finally moved forward.
