Fans of the Gladiator series have been surprised by the development. Following the critically disappointing Gladiator 2, which was released years after the first film’s huge success, the fate of the third film in the series was a matter of curiosity. However, master director Ridley Scott confirmed that the project has not been canceled and is currently in the works.

A new Gladiator film could be coming

Director Ridley Scott responded to the question of whether he would direct a new Alien or Gladiator film in a recent interview. Scott stated that he would direct a new Alien film if he came up with a good idea, but added that Gladiator 3 is “currently being developed.”

Following Gladiator 2, which failed to even break the $500 million threshold at the box office despite its $250 million budget, the fact that a third film is being produced has caused surprise in film circles. Despite this, it is now certain that Gladiator 3 will eventually be realized.

The third film will continue the story of Lucius, played by Paul Mescal. The film’s central theme is Lucius, who has attained immense power as the new emperor of the Roman Empire, struggling to adapt to his new world and his struggle to overcome this change.

After the first film was hailed as a masterpiece, Gladiator 2 received negative reviews from critics for its weak script and lacking depth of characters. However, it remains to be seen whether these flaws will be rectified in the third film.

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