"It is an art, choosing gladiators. They're usually prisoners of war," says Denzel Washington, who plays Macrinus, as the trailer opens. The sequel follows Lucius, portrayed by Paul Mescal, the former heir to the Empire, who is taken prisoner and becomes a fighter.

Ridley Scott told 'The Hollywood Reporter' and the French outlet 'Premiere' that he has already decided to make a third 'Gladiator' movie — and the second one has not even released yet. "There’s already an idea,