It is a special weekend for the makers of Gladiator II (2024)as the film has achieved several special milestones. Not only has this sequel achieved more sales than the original Gladiator (2000)but the epic has also secured a spot in the top 30 most successful R-rated films ever.
Big budget
Although director Ridley Scott is of course an established name in the film industry, his decision to become a Gladiatorsequel with a budget between $250 and $310 million, not welcomed by everyone without hesitation. There were serious concerns, because could a sequel make that much money? Universal Pictures even refused to co-finance the film. In total, the film has grossed more than $455 million to date, placing it 29th among the most successful R-rated films of all time.
Big budget
Although the profit on the film has not yet been as hoped, it is a special achievement Gladiator II. The film faces serious competition from Wicked (2024)which hit theaters in the United States on the same day as Gladiator II and is made for a wider audience.
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