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When will Gladiator 2 start streaming?

Great question! Gladiator 2 is reportedly available to watch RIGHT NOW on Paramount+ so consider yourself lucky if you're already a subscriber (via The Hollywood Reporter) . The outlet also reports you can buy it on Prime Video or Apple TV!

Let's make a pact to watch it after work so we can be entertained on yet another snow day.

Watch The New 'Gladiator 2' Trailer Now

Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Denzel Washington, and Paul Mescal were absolutely electric together! And the use of "No Church in the Wild" by Jay-Z and Ye? My jaw literally dropped.

I originally wanted to know if these three powerhouses could form an alliance that would change the future in Gladiator 2. Despite the outcome (no spoiler alerts here!), there was sizzling action...and bodies. And by sizzling, I really mean it. Paul revealed in an interview with EW that his arena scene, which will feature a CGI rhino, was so hot, he was "borderline throwing up."

"We shot that for about two or three days, but the heat was just….My Irish blood does not function with Ridley's shooting schedule, which is like sun up to sun down, hottest parts of the day," he says. "It was brutal, the fight. I grew up playing sports, so I would consider myself pretty robust and happy to throw myself around, but it was just the [arena] itself became like a radiator. I was borderline throwing up, irritable, just hardcore. Between takes I was firing ice straight down my back."

Pedro Pascal also recalled a few memorable moments from shooting the film, and my personal favorite was what sounds like the greatest blooper of all time. "I was running off the drawbridge, and they kind of dressed it with some dust so that when it slams against the fortified wall, there's a big puff of smoke, of dust," he says. "And I'm charging off the drawbridge and jumping over the wall, and I slip,. I literally bounce off the drawbridge on my —ss and land splat in front of Paul's feet on the first take." And in true Pedro fashion, he followed up with, "Are you not entertained?"

"There was a moment when we were rehearsing my fight scene with Pedro, and I had an idea towards the end of the scene to kiss Pedro on the forehead," Paul adds, referencing a cut scene. "I was like, 'Ridley: Kiss on the forehead, did you like it? Yay or nay?' There was radio silence for a second. His radio crackles back, and [Ridley] goes, 'I'm afraid I did.'"

The first look at Paul Mescal's character Lucius featured our new lead ready for battle. When I first saw this picture, all I could think was "Wherever Paul leads, I'll follow."

What was Gladiator 2 about?

Gladiator 2 Plot

Keeping true to the characters the first film introduced, Gladiator 2 focused on Paul Mescal's Lucius. He was a gladiator who'd been exiled to fight — similar to Maxmius' fate — and hadn't seen his mother Lucila in over a decade.USA Todayoriginally reported there would be a nod to Maximus as young Lucius has great respect for the legacy he left behind.

When did Gladiator 2 premiere?

Gladiator 2 Release Date

Gladiator 2 premiered in theaters November 22, 2024. Check out the rest of this year's fall movies to see what else debuted last year.

Who else was a part of the Gladiator 2 cast?

Gladiator 2 Cast

The Gladiator 2 cast also featured Connie Nielsen as Lucilla, Lucius' mother, Fred Hechinger (from The White Lotus) as Co-Emperor Caracalla, Joseph Quinn (from Stranger Things Season 4) as Co-Emperor Geta, Pedro Pascal (from The Last of Us) as General Marcus Acacius, and Denzel Washington as the wealthy and powerful Macrinus, who oversaw the gladiators.

Mary Jane, Slingback, & Ballet Flats

Sam Edelman Michaela Mary Jane Flats

Metallics will always be marvelous. These shoes combine the popular Mary Jane silhouette with the classic ballet flat.

Coach Claire Slingback Pointed Toe Skimmer Flats

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Vionic Orinda Square Toe Flats

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Jeffrey Campbell Dancerina Mary Jane Ballet Flats

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Naturalizer Connie Slingback Mary Jane Flats

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Rothy's The Double Buckle Mary Janes

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Dolce Vita Rodni Mary Jane Flats

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Loafers & Mules

Sam Edelman Elaina T-Strap Flats

Any kind of loafer is bound to be huge this year. They're always going to be sophisticated, but you can easily dress them up or down depending on the day. The dark red color on these T-strap shoes is a nice breakaway from your typical browns and blacks!

A New Day Sandy Mule Flats

Loafer mules are another easy-to-wear shoe style you need to try in 2025.

Low-Profile Sneakers

Adidas Gazelle Indoor Shoes

You know 'em, and you love 'em: the Adidas Gazelles! These low-profile sneaks come in endless color combos. They're totally worth snagging if you like to build 'fits that prioritize comfort without sacrificing style. The three-stripe design will instantly earn you some street cred.

Alohas TB.490 Club Sneakers

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Puma Speedcat OG Sneakers

When it comes to streamlined sneakers, the Puma Speedcats are the way to go. They've been popping up on fashion it-girls more frequently as of late, so you know you'll be on-trend when you wear 'em.

SeaVees SeaChange Lace-To-Toes Sneakers

The contrasting gum soles on these babies will definitely leave your look with plenty of visual interest, whether you style them more formally or go casual with it.

Boat Shoes

Jeffrey Campbell Yachting Day Boat Shoes

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Reformation Kyla Boat Shoes

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The Craziest 2025 Oscar nomination snubs.

I really can't believe Zendaya didn't get nominated for her performance in Challengers. Her viral "crazy eyes" scene generated enough conversation to give her a nom in my opinion. I remember sitting in the theater and thinking, Wow, I've never seen her make that face before, can we replay that? And, of course, I'm mourning the fact the movie didn't get nominated for Best Score. "Match Point" playing during the ending of the movie will always be an Oscar-winning moment to me!

But in addition to Z, Selena Gomez also didn't get nominated for her role as Jessi Del Monte in Emilia Pérez, despite the fact the movie got a total of 13 nominations.

My group chat immediately blew up when we realized Sing Sing wasn't nominated for Best Picture.

Every Academy Award nomination for the 2025 Oscars.

Best Picture

• Anora
• The Brutalist
• A Complete Unknown
• Conclave
• Dune: Part Two
• Emilia Pérez
• I’m Still Here
• Nickel Boys
• The Substance
• Wicked

Best Lead Actress

• Cynthia Erivo for Wicked
• Karla Sofía Gascón for Emilia Pérez
• Mikey Madison for Anora
• Demi Moore for The Substance
• Fernanda Torres for I’m Still Here

Best Lead Actor

• Adrien Brody for The Brutalist
• Timothée Chalamet for A Complete Unknown
• Colman Domingo for Sing Sing
• Ralph Fiennes for Conclave
• Sebastian Stan for The Apprentice

Best Supporting Actress

• Monica Barbaro for A Complete Unknown
• Ariana Grande for Wicked
• Felicity Jones for The Brutalist
• Isabella Rossellini for Conclave
• Zoe Saldaña for Emilia Pérez

Best Supporting Actor

• Yura Borisov for Anora
• Kieran Culkin for A Real Pain
• Edward Norton for A Complete Unknown
• Guy Pearce for The Brutalist
• Jeremy Strong for The Apprentice

Best Cinematography

• The Brutalist
• Dune: Part Two
• Emilia Pérez
• Maria
• Nosferatu

Best Original Score

• The Brutalist
• Conclave
• Emilia Pérez
• Wicked
• The Wild Robot

Best Original Song

• “El Mal” for Emilia Pérez
• “The Journey” for The Six Triple Eight
• “Like a Bird” for Sing Sing
• “Mi Camino” for Emilia Pérez
• “Never Too Late” for Elton John: Never Too Late

Best Costume Design

• A Complete Unknown
• Conclave
• Gladiator II
• Nosferatu
• Wicked

Best Makeup and Hairstyling

• A Different Man
• Emilia Pérez
• Nosferatu
• The Substance
• Wicked

Best Sound

• A Complete Unknown
• Dune: Part Two
• Emilia Pérez
• Wicked
• The Wild Robot

Best Visual Effects

• Alien: Romulus
• Better Man
• Dune: Part Two
• Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
• Wicked

Best Animated Feature

• Flow
• Inside Out 2
• Memoir of a Snail
• Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
• The Wild Robot

Best Animated Short

• Beautiful Men
• In the Shadow of the Cypress
• Magic Candies
• Wander to Wonder
• Yuck!

Best Live-Action Short

• A Lien
• Anuja
• I’m Not a Robot
• The Last Ranger
• The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent

Best Documentary Feature

• Black Box Diaries
  
• No Other Land
• Porcelain War
• Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat
• Sugarcane

Best Documentary Short

• Death By Numbers
• I Am Ready, Warden
• Incident
• Instruments of a Beating Heart
• The Only Girl in the Orchestra