We don’t know the specific reason they broke up. The movie hints at some possibilities, none of which have to do with Lucius. It’s obvious things did not end well between them, though. Each had ...

The Gladiator II sequel takes great pains to set up a story of a young fighter that sees loss of a similar ilk to Maximus in ...

It’s been nearly 25 years, but the Oscar-winning “Gladiator” is back! Or, at least, a sequel is! True, "Gladiator" star Russell Crowe can’t return as Maximus (for obvious reasons), but “Gladiator II” ...

"Gladiator II" starring Paul Mescal is a more action-leaning sequel that delivers on the big, wild fights, but not always on ...

The ending of "Gladiator II" pays homage to Russell Crowe's character in "Gladiator." The new sequel has many parallels with the first film. Here's what to know about the conclusion to the film and ...

Twenty-four years ago, the world witnessed Russell Crowe’s Maximus Decimus Meridius become a hero in the arena in Gladiator. After being sold into slavery, Maximus becomes a gladiator, rising the ...

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“Lucius, take your father’s strength. His name was Maximus, and I see him in you.” Gladiator never revealed exactly what led to Maximus and Lucilla breaking up many years before the start of the film.