At CinemaCon, Paramount Pictures unveiled the first footage of 'Gladiator 2', generating significant excitement among attendees. The sequel, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, and Denzel Washington, promises epic battles and a return to the bloodshed and brutality of the Colosseum. The footage revealed scenes of Mescal's character, a nobleman who has renounced his privilege and is inspired by Maximus, facing off against a variety of foes including a charging rhino, sharks, and vicious baboons. The film, set approximately 20 years after the original, also features Mescal in a battle against Pedro Pascal's character, a Roman general forced to become a gladiator, and Joseph Quinn in an evil role. Denzel Washington's character, with the line 'Rome must fall,' hints at a dramatic storyline. The audience at CinemaCon was reportedly blown away by the footage, with some suggesting it could be even more extraordinary than the first film. 'Gladiator 2', showcasing massive Coliseum battles, is set to debut in theaters on November 22.
The show goes on for Paramount with ‘Gladiator II,’ a new Damien Chazelle movie and more https://t.co/yPAdYzzVgy
#Gladiator2 took #CinemaCon by storm with a hoard of soldiers and gave theater owners a first look at the highly anticipated film #THRNews https://t.co/2fgnbPoY9V
Paul Mescal battles Pedro Pascal, man-eating baboons, and a rhino-riding warrior in first Gladiator II footage https://t.co/mT8V9ksPL1
Embattled studio Paramount showcases ‘Gladiator 2’ footage https://t.co/Yfw3d1rmLH
Gladiator 2 footage stuns CinemaCon with ‘ripped’ Paul Mescal and ‘sinister’ Joseph Quinn https://t.co/DHqXlBAI5S
Disney is up last, but so far, #Gladiator2 wins for coolest footage shown at #CinemaCon https://t.co/I7nSKVSg6F
Paul Mescal says the scope and size of ‘Gladiator 2’ is “impossible” to articulate. “In terms of what my performance is in it, I don’t think it’s something that people will expect from me.” https://t.co/ULvS0i154S
Cinemacon exhibitors and press finally saw the first-ever footage from the long-awaited Gladiator II today. In true gladiator fashion, it won the crowd. https://t.co/6VWOEX8Rum https://t.co/9wDLbMsMj0
Ridley Scott's GLADIATOR II Footage Reaction Video - This Movie Looks Epic! - CinemaCon 2024 Link: https://t.co/BbWV5CpcC9 https://t.co/acQ4CkLSfT
The first footage from 'Gladiator II,' the highly anticipated sequel to the critically-acclaimed 2000 blockbuster 'Gladiator,' shows Paul Mescal's grown-up Lucius in a bloody baboon battle, an evil Joseph Quinn, and more. https://t.co/2QQL7Vy2Ik
“Rome must fall,” Denzel Washington's character says in the first trailer for #Gladiator2. “I need only to give it a push.” The footage wowed CinemaCon, with one attendee saying: “It is possibly even more extraordinary than the first." https://t.co/kNguuJmR18
It's a rocky time for Paramount Pictures (and they know it), but genuine hits are on the way in A Quiet Place: Day One and Smile 2. And there were a ton of intriguing news breaks but Gladiator II? After a 5 min preview, we're a bit concerned. #CinemaCon https://t.co/zxs93kYK8e
#Gladiator2 details ⚔️ • Set ~20 years after the first film • Paul Mescal plays a nobleman who has renounced his privilege and is inspired by Maximus • Has man-eating monkeys, a charging rhino, and sharks • Pedro Pascal plays a Roman general forced to become a gladiator… https://t.co/snlCe4WgCM
Paramount entertains the CinemaCon crowd with a first look at Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II https://t.co/TUNW1qPoUS https://t.co/iRvoEUtdHO
Paramount shows stunning ‘Gladiator II’ footage at CinemaCon – but where was ‘Mission: Impossible 8’? https://t.co/O8ePfmxL3U
Ridley's Scott's GLADIATOR II Includes “Sharks, Crazy Wild Monkeys and Bloodthirsty Rhinos." Audience blown away by footage shown at CinemaCon. https://t.co/3nmz0zsXgc https://t.co/CR7HHpxoPX
Cinemacon was shown 5 minutes worth of footage from Gladiator 2 was more of an extra long trailer. If there's a movie that'll gain as much recognition as Dune 2, it'll be this movie giving a huge run for its money. https://t.co/hE5AkwmCMN
Paramount premieres the first footage from Gladiator 2, Ridley Scott's highly-anticipated sequel to his Best Picture-winning film from 2000. https://t.co/CPGS0clw0S
'Gladiator 2' CinemaCon Teaser: Paul Mescal Takes on the Roman Empire https://t.co/KlFbRx8g9G
We witnessed truly awesome, epic #Gladiator2 footage at CinemaCon. There were sharks. Here's what we saw! https://t.co/B5wWWkubGT
In the first #Gladiator2 footage, we see Paul Mescal in the arena battling feral primates and even a warrior riding a rhino, with Mescal defeating him. We next see him in an intense battle with PedroPescal. More: https://t.co/1qnpOIswC4
We witnessed truly awesome, epic #Gladiator2 footage at CinemaCon. Here's what we saw! https://t.co/B5wWWkubGT
From #CinemaCon: We just watched a 5 minute preview of #Gladiator2 which featured Coliseum battles, sharks, a guy riding a rhino, and so much more! Performances from Pascal and Mescal looked thunderous. Consider us excited. In theaters this November! https://t.co/AEzLJkI9Ry
Paul Mescal stars as a nobleman who has renounced his privilege in ‘GLADIATOR 2.’ He will face off against Pedro Pascal, a charging rhino, sharks and a horde of vicious baboons in the film, which debuts in theaters November 22. https://t.co/9xVKmLhzqA
Paul Mescal is the face of the new Roman Empire. The first five minutes of Ridley Scott's #Gladiator sequel screened at #CinemaCon today. We break down what the first footage teases: https://t.co/TluAoN63of https://t.co/uAoSHyT14Y
In the first #Gladiator2 footage, Paul Mescal faces off against a charging rhino and a horde of vicious baboons. https://t.co/el3yoQBwzX
Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal will go “head to head” in Ridley Scott’s ‘GLADIATOR 2.’ https://t.co/vKfPBW2cDg
Gladiator 2 is the movie of CinemaCon, so far. Only one presentation left (Disney) https://t.co/N6eh2KZgEG
‘Gladiator 2’ Debuts Epic Trailer at CinemaCon: Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal and Denzel Washington Bring Bloodshed, Brutality Back to the Colosseum https://t.co/Q9DBzJStKX via @variety
Epic First 'Gladiator 2' Footage Leaves CinemaCon Very Entertained https://t.co/7NbsrD8e0x
'Gladiator 2' Debuts Epic Trailer at CinemaCon: Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal and Denzel Washington Bring Bloodshed, Brutality Back to the Colosseum https://t.co/kNguuJmR18
Saw 5 minutes from #gladiator2. Looks massive and the footage was loaded with epic action both inside and outside the colosseum. Love the first film and this looks like a great sequel. https://t.co/NGcPei7Rk2
'Gladiator II' First Look Gets Thumbs Up & Loud Cheers From Exhibs At CinemaCon https://t.co/QJ0HD9eiJL
hmmmm Gladiator II looks like a lot of action. Denzel Washington having a blast trying to push Rome to fall, and lots of over-the-top rulers (sort of on the nose). it looked better than Napoleon at least #CinemaCon
NEW at #CinemaCon: We just watched 5 minutes of #Gladiator2 and holy crap! Massive Coliseum battles - on Shark-infested waters. Versus savage beasts. Versus a guy riding a rhino. Mescal. Washington. Pascal. Performances look ferocious in every sense. Coming this November!! https://t.co/CBvyldxSxu
First teaser for ‘GLADIATOR 2’ reveals Paul Mescal’s journey to becoming a gladiator, including facing off against a rhino. Pedro Pascal & Paul Mescal then face off, both very bloodied. See the full description: https://t.co/wnuWG8KOUr https://t.co/YmA13bLpbW
Well, the first #Gladiator 2 footage was instantly the best thing I've seen so far at #CinemaCon. Every bit as epic and bloody as you're expecting. Just massive.
‘GLADIATOR 2’ looks INSANE. #CinemaCon https://t.co/ZfXBNP5iHP
GLADIATOR 2... my goodness! Wow.
The first footage from #Gladiator2 is shown by Paramount at #CinemaCon: "I remember that day. I never forgot it. That a slave could take revenge against an emperor," says Paul Mescal's character. A boat battle is seen taking place in the Colosseum. Paul Mescal and other… https://t.co/XXc4UGjjBb
Paramount's GLADIATOR II preview is a first ever look and a big-ass banger. Unfinished piece introduced by Sir Ridley Scott via video. "Emotion, action and spectacle..." GLADIATOR II a goddamn shark movie. There are sharks, crazy wild monkeys and bloodthirsty rhinos in the…
"We wanted to end our presentation on a truly epic note," says Brian Robbins from Paramount Pictures. Its time for Gladiator II. "We wanted to make sure you were the first to see this footage." We're about to watch footage, albeit a work-in-progress. Joining us via video is the… https://t.co/z2pclV2Vf3
The first footage of Ridley Scott’s ‘GLADIATOR 2’ starring Paul Mescal is now being shown at #CinemaCon https://t.co/ZyoYpMIek1
First look at ‘GLADIATOR 2’ is now being showcased. #CinemaCon https://t.co/gH9cuJHNJw
A group of Gladiators pose at #CinemaCon ahead of the unveiling of the first footage from ‘GLADIATOR 2’ https://t.co/9Od4qdGZps
Paramount presentation beginning with sizzle from their library, including Gladiator. (Gladiator 2 footage expected today)
Gladiator II title revealed along with first artwork and tagline at CinemaCon in Las Vegas... with the first footage expected to debut at the convention https://t.co/vxN49sb0gk
#Gladiator2 takes over Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas for #CinemaCon https://t.co/Hn2mzc4xBs
#Gladiator2 sets up at Caesars Palace ahead of #CinemaCon2024. https://t.co/ACpJB0JMZy https://t.co/lAfzgpfXps
The first official look at Gladiator 2 has arrived https://t.co/SZnYLYStLu
Ridley Scott’s apt Gladiator sequel title revealed at CinemaCon https://t.co/Vt03yKGBwQ https://t.co/IrKQXmwAmL
Gladiator 2 has revealed its title and logo at CinemaCon, preceeding the likely release of the trailer for the highly-anticipated Ridley Scott sequel. https://t.co/3WDDZoDrJf
‘Gladiator’ sequel poster at CinemaCon reveals film’s official title https://t.co/SNcMhLTdNo
First look at Gladiator 2 logo confirms official title and teases more about movie https://t.co/5ork0D52wg
Gladiator 2’s official title has been revealed https://t.co/9pDZvVOrXk
Appropriate that the first thing you see at #caesarspalace at #cinemacon is the first teaser art for Gladiator 2! https://t.co/Z1bHnUeieF
The first look at the Gladiator 2 logo has been revealed. ⚔️ https://t.co/AsvJH33ErL https://t.co/AsvJH33ErL