Gladiator 2 has now arrived in UK cinemas, so you can finally check out Ridley Scott's long-awaited sequel.
If you're going to check out the sequel this weekend, you might be wondering just how long you need to make space in your diary for.
We can confirm that Gladiator 2 runs for 147 minutes and 43 seconds, or just shy of two hours and 28 minutes if you prefer.
While that is an epic runtime, it's roughly seven minutes shorter than the first movie.
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The anticipated sequel is once again directed by Ridley Scott, and follows Lucius Verus (Paul Mescal) – the son of Lucilla (Connie Nielsen) and Maximus (Russell Crowe) – as he is forced into slavery.
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Gladiator 2 sees the action skip forward a few decades with Lucius now of age and estranged from his mother.
The film begins in Numidia, with Lucius spending quality time with his wife. His life is drastically changed when the Romans continue their descent in North Africa, with conquerors from his homeland quickly approaching.
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As well as Mescal and returning star Nielsen, the historical epic also features The Last of Us actor Pedro Pascal as Roman general Acacius, plus Denzel Washington and Stranger Things actor Joseph Quinn.
Derek Jacobi is set to reprise his role as Senator Gracchus, while Fred Hechinger plays co-emperor Geta. Hechinger replaced Barry Keoghan after scheduling conflicts.
Ahead of the movie's UK release, Paul Mescal spoke to Digital Spy about why he chose not to rewatch the first movie before filming the sequel, while Denzel Washington responded to the early Oscar buzz.
Gladiator 2 is out now in UK cinemas and is released in US cinemas on November 22.
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