Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II”—starring Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal and Connie Nielsen—is finally here and is a hit worldwide. Will the story continue?

Gladiator II is an exciting return to the arena. However, it doesn't match the highs of Gladiator. Here's why.

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Ridley Scott ensures Gladiator II ends on a more hopeful note than its predecessor, despite the painful deaths and relentless bloodshed.