Gladiator 2: A Riveting Return to Rome's Epic Battles
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BuzzFeed
Before watching 'Gladiator II,' it's important to remember key moments from the original 'Gladiator' film. The story follows Maximus Decimus Meridius, a respected Roman general who is betrayed by Commodus, the emperor's son, after being chosen by Marcus Aurelius to succeed him. Maximus becomes a gladiator after escaping execution and seeks revenge against Commodus, who killed his family. The film culminates in a final battle in the Colosseum where Maximus kills Commodus but succumbs to his own injuries, fulfilling Marcus Aurelius' wish to restore Rome to its people.