Director Ridley Scott’s action-packed epic GLADIATOR II continues to thrill audiences around the world, having already earned over $416 million at the global box office. Fans will be able to relive the astonishing spectacle at home—along with a wealth of behind-the-scenes bonus content—when it arrives to purchase on Digital January 14, 2025 from Paramount Home Entertainment.
Hailed as “the single greatest movie of the year” (Dave Morales, FOX TV) and “an epic sequel worthy of its Oscar-winning predecessor” (Scott Mantz, KTLA), GLADIATOR II boasts breathtaking action and sensational performances from a star-powered cast, including Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, and the sublime Denzel Washington in “one of his most charismatic and riveting performances” (Clayton Davis, Variety).
Fans who purchase the film on Digital * , 4K UHD SteelBook, 4K UHD HMV Exclusive SteelBook, 4K Ultra HD or Blu-ray will have access to over 100 minutes of fascinating behind-the-scenes footage and interviews. For the 4K UHD SteelBook, 4K UHD HMV Exclusive SteelBook, 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray these bonus features will be included on a Blu-ray Bonus disc. Discover the epic journey of the highly anticipated film as the cast and filmmakers share their personal experiences. Explore some of the exotic filming locations, including Malta and Morocco, and see the extraordinary sets that brought the Roman Empire back to life. Plus, enter the arena to find out how carefully choreographed combat and visual effects combined to deliver mind-blowing battles on a truly epic scale.
From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honour to return the glory of Rome to its people.
Bonus content is detailed below:
- A Dream That Was Rome: Origins—Director Ridley Scott and producers delve into the history behind Gladiator II and how the story developed over many years before coming to the screen.
- What We Do In Life Echoes In Eternity: The Cast—Take an inside look into Ridley Scott’s casting process.
- In The Arena: Filmmakers—Go behind the scenes as the cast and crew journey to Malta, Morocco, and the UK for the epic production.
- To Those About To Die, We Salute You: Combat—Discover how Ridley Scott and his team combined choreographed combat with cutting-edge visual effects to take the action to a whole new level.
- Building An Empire: Post-Production—Join the filmmakers for insights into the fascinating process of crafting the finished movie, which includes a scoring session led by composer Harry Gregson-Williams.
- The Making Of Gladiator II—Explore how Ridley Scott, the cast, and crew worked to bring Gladiator II to life.
- Deleted Scenes
GLADIATOR II will arrive on DVD, Blu-ray, 4K UHD, 4K UHD SteelBook® and 4K UHD HMV Exclusive SteelBook® March 3, 2025. The HMV Exclusive SteelBook® will include six artcards and a double-sided poster.
