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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.

Watch 'The Drop' trailer now!

The first thing I have to call out about The Drop trailer is that Brandon Sklenar just keeps getting cuter. How is this possible?! He and Meghann Fahy have chemistry the moment he steps onscreen which makes this whole movie concept — you know, that Meghann's character is told she has to kill him — even more intriguing. And Sabrina Carpenter playing in the background? An inspired choice.

I want to believe that both Violet and Henry make it out of the story alive...but things aren't looking too hopeful for either of them.

What is the movie Drop about?

Drop Plot

In Drop, widowed mother Violet (Meghann Fahy) is literally so relieved when her date with Henry goes well. He's handsome and charismatic, and she's enjoying their time together — until an unknown number starts dropping anonymous instructions to her phone. Now, Violet has to play it cool while following her new contact's instructions or her kids will pay the price. There's just one problem: the final instruction is to kill Henry.

When is Drop coming out?

Drop Release Date

Drop hits theaters April 11, 2025. The Blumhouse film is from Christopher Landon (Happy Death Day, Freaky), is written by Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach, and is produced by Jason Blum, Michael Bay, Brad Fuller, and Cameron Fuller. The movie's also executive produced by Sam Lerner.

Who's in the Drop cast?

Drop Cast

The cast of Drop includes Meghann Fahy, Brandon Sklenar, Violett Beane, Jacob Robinson, Reed Diamond, Gabrielle Ryan, Jeffery Self, Ed Weeks, and Travis Nelson.

See The New Drop Poster!

The poster for Drop definitely gets my adrenaline pumping — and I love Meghann Fahy's glam eyeshadow & manicure paired with the terror in her eyes. Because, duh, of course this Emmy-nominted actress can act with her eyes like nobody's business. And the bold red of the graphic design? Chef's kiss.

1. Don't Hold Your Breath For A Love Triangle

If you're looking for Violet and Xaden's romance to be complicated by someone else, you'll have to write your own fan fiction because Rebecca Yarros isn't having it. She appeared on Good Morning America and said, "I’m not really a fan of love triangles. I’m just not." But that's not a sign our favorite lovers won't face anymore troubling situations.

“Doesn’t mean I’m not going to make them work for it, though," Yarros added.

2. Violet & Xaden's Story Is Still Unfolding

Eager readers want to know if Violet & Xaden are endgame or destined to fail, but Rebecca's not giving us any spoilers. "I think you should read Onyx Storm, see where we leave off, kind of go from there," she continued. "But you never know. You’ve got [a romantic arc] across five books."

3. We'll Get More Of Xaden's POV

Xaden's not the first or last guy readers will fall for, but he's certainly cast his shadows over our hearts. Rebecca knows this and assured fans tuned into her segment that he has more to say. "I usually write one chapter in Xaden’s point of view per book ... and then sometimes there’s bonus chapters."

4. She's Writing Two More Books In The Empyrean Series, But We Have To Wait

According to PEOPLE, Onyx Storm is NOT the final book in the Empyrean Series. Also, Yarros already knows which direction books 4 and 5 are headed in. "They're plotted out but I haven't started [the next one]," she said because she's "taking a little bit of a break to rest and recuperate."

She talked about being on "deadline for two and half years" which sounds like she was under pressure to deliver something her fans would fall in love with. Her current goal is to give herself time before she jumps into "writing the next books," but she promises "they're coming."