The Colosseum awaits! Ridley Scott is returning to the world of ancient Rome this Thanksgiving, and we have a front row seat to the most epic battle of the century, in Gladiator II!

This time around, Lucius (Paul Mescal) — the son of Lucilla, Connie Nielsen’s character from the first film — is now an adult and finds himself having to follow in the footsteps of his hero Maximus, to rise up and challenge a two new emperors — Caracalla (Fred Hechinger) and Geta (Joseph Quinn). Also joining the cast is the legend himself, Denzel Washington, as Macrinus, and the fantastic Mr. Pedro Pascal as the ruthless General Acacius.

Here’s the new trailer for the anticipated legacy sequel:

Gladiator II hits theaters November 22, 2024!