Gladiator
Film by Ridley Scott
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| March 18 2025 | A behind-the-scenes book titled 'Gladiator II: The Art and Making of the Ridley Scott Film' is set to be published by Abrams Books. Written by John Walsh, the 224-page coffee table art book will include new interviews, photos, and other materials from the film. The book is licensed by Paramount Pictures, the film's rights holder. |
| March 2025 | The New York Times listed Gladiator among 'The Movies We've Loved Since 2000'. |
| March 4 2025 | Gladiator II was released on Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc, providing physical media options for home viewing. |
| March 2 2025 | Gladiator II was nominated for Best Costume Design at the Academy Awards, with Janty Yates and Dave Crossman recognized for their work. |
| February 16 2025 | Gladiator II receives British Academy Film Awards nominations for Outstanding British Film, Best Sound, and Best Special Visual Effects. |
| January 26 2025 | Gladiator II wins Best Art Direction and Production Design and Best Visual Effects at the Satellite Awards, with additional nominations in several categories. |
| January 26 2025 | At the Satellite Awards, the film won Best Art Direction and Production Design and Best Visual Effects, while receiving nominations in several other categories including Best Supporting Actor for Denzel Washington. |
| January 11 2025 | Gladiator II received multiple nominations at the AARP Movies for Grownups Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director (Ridley Scott), Best Supporting Actor (Denzel Washington), and Best Supporting Actress (Connie Nielsen). |
| January 5 2025 | Denzel Washington was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the Golden Globe Awards, and the film was also nominated for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement. |
| December 8 2024 | Denzel Washington nominated for Best Supporting Actor at Astra Film Awards. |
| December 8 2024 | Gladiator II received multiple nominations at the Astra Creative Arts Awards, including Best Costume Design (Janty Yates and Dave Crossman), Best Marketing Campaign, Best Production Design, Best Sound, Best Visual Effects, and Best Stunts. |
| December 4 2024 | Gladiator II won Top Ten Films at the National Board of Review Awards. |
| November 23 2024 | John Mathieson was nominated for the Golden Frog award at Camerimage for Gladiator II. |
| November 22 2024 | Gladiator II was released in the United States. |
| November 20 2024 | Harry Gregson-Williams was nominated for Original Score at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards for Gladiator II. |
| October 30 2024 | Gladiator II premiered in Sydney, Australia. |
| September 2024 | Ridley Scott revealed he was developing a script for Gladiator III, with the film's realization dependent on the reception of Gladiator II. The plot will follow the continuing adventures of Lucius Verus, exploring the character's reluctance to maintain a reputation. |
| January 2024 | Filming for Gladiator II concluded. |
| 2023 | Production was delayed for five months due to the Hollywood labor disputes. |
| December 2023 | Djimon Hounsou announces he will not be returning for the sequel due to scheduling conflicts, despite initial involvement. |
| June 2023 | Filming for Gladiator II began. |
| May 2023 | Pedro Pascal, May Calamawy, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, Peter Mensah, and Matt Lucas join the cast of Gladiator II. Derek Jacobi specifically returns as Senator Gracchus from the first film. |
| April 2023 | Connie Nielsen and Djimon Hounsou are announced to reprise their original roles as Lucilla and Juba. Joseph Quinn is added to the cast as Emperor Geta. |
| March 2023 | Denzel Washington joins the cast of Gladiator II, playing the role of Macrinus. His casting was inspired by Jean-Léon Gérôme's painting Moorish Bath and Scott's vision of the character. |
| January 2023 | Paul Mescal was cast in the lead role for Gladiator II. |
| 2021 | Empire magazine ranks Gladiator 39th on its '100 Best Movies Of All Time' list and 22nd best film of the 21st century. |
| 2021 | The film was re-released in the United Kingdom, continuing its anniversary celebrations. |
| 2020 | Gladiator was re-released in Australia and the Netherlands to commemorate its 20th anniversary, featuring a limited theatrical run. |
| 2020 | Decca Records released 'Gladiator: 20th Anniversary Edition' soundtrack album. |
| 2018 | Gladiator II was officially announced as a film project. |
| May 2018 | Gladiator was released on Ultra HD Blu-ray, expanding its home media availability. |
| August 2010 | The film was re-released on Blu-ray with a higher quality transfer. |
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