As a seasoned gamer of both the silver screen and the virtual world, I must say that the anticipation for Gladiator II has been nothing short of epic. Having grown up with the original Gladiator, I can vividly recall the electrifying feeling of watching Maximus Decimus Meridius’s journey unfold on the big screen.
In US theaters, the sequel to “Gladiator” titled “Gladiator II” will be unveiled on November 22, 2024. Prior to this, it made its world premiere in Sydney, Australia on October 30, 2024, and has since been released in various international markets. The early audience reception in these regions has been incredibly favorable, with the movie currently dominating the overseas box office.
Gladiator 2 box office starts strong with $87 million international debut
In 63 foreign countries, Gladiator 2 has earned approximately $87 million during its first release. The UK was a particularly strong market, with the film earning $11.4 million from 722 cinemas and taking the top spot at the box office. Moreover, it has already generated $10.3 million in France, $4.3 million in Germany, $5.6 million in Spain, $4.9 million in Australia, $4.7 million in Mexico, $3 million in Brazil, and $3.2 million in South Korea. (This information is from Deadline.)
As Gladiator 2 prepares to debut in the U.S. and China this Friday, its box office earnings are expected to soar even higher. Estimates from Box Office Pro suggest that it could rake in $60-$80 million during its first weekend domestically. However, Quorum offers a more conservative forecast, predicting an opening of around $42-$47 million (as reported by Deadline). In the U.S. box office race, Gladiator 2 faces stiff competition from Wicked, which is set to premiere on November 22 as well.
Significantly, the projected cost for producing Gladiator 2 amounts to approximately $210 million. This film has garnered a positive response with an approval rating of 75% based on 161 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, and it has scored 68 out of 100 following 38 critiques on Metacritic.
Under Ridley Scott’s guidance, Gladiator II serves as a follow-up to Scott’s 2000 historical epic, Gladiator. The film boasts an impressive ensemble cast including Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Djimon Hounsou, Richard Harris, and Oliver Reed. With a production budget of $103 million, it raked in a staggering $465.4 million worldwide. At the 73rd Academy Awards, it garnered five accolades, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Russell Crowe.
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2024-11-18 11:40