Gladiator II Lands on Netflix on October 21, 2026
Ridley Scott's 148-minute sequel, starring Paul Mescal as Lucius, begins streaming on Netflix on October 21, 2026.
Gladiator II becomes available to stream on Netflix on October 21, 2026, according to collider.com. The 148-minute historical epic sequel was directed by Ridley Scott.
The film follows Lucius as he is drawn into the world of the Colosseum. Paul Mescal plays Lucius, with Pedro Pascal as General Marcus Acacius and Denzel Washington as Macrinus.
The cast also includes Connie Nielsen as Lucilla, Joseph Quinn as Emperor Geta and Fred Hechinger as Emperor Caracalla.
Gladiator II is a sequel to Scott's original Gladiator and picks up years after it. Russell Crowe, who led the first film, publicly criticized the sequel for what he described as a lack of a moral core.
Quick answers
When does Gladiator II come to Netflix?
Gladiator II begins streaming on Netflix on October 21, 2026.
Who is in the cast of Gladiator II?
Paul Mescal plays Lucius, alongside Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger.
How long is Gladiator II?
The film runs 148 minutes and was directed by Ridley Scott.