After the special screening of Gladiator II, social media was flooded with praise for Ridley Scott's long-awaited sequel. Critics applauded the movie for its epic scope, stunning visuals, and outstanding performances.

Emmy-nominated producer and entertainment journalist Scott Mantz added: ‘GLADIATOR II is indeed the REAL DEAL! An epic sequel worthy of its Oscar-winning predecessor — great action, amazing visual effects, stellar performances across the board (esp. PAUL MESCAL & DENZEL WASHINGTON)! A return to form for director RIDLEY SCOTT! I was ENTERTAINED!’

Gladiator II is Ridley Scott’s best film since The Martian. A big, bloody and bad ass action spectacle that builds upon the legacy of the original. The film showcases beautiful set pieces and a lot of epic battles.

Gladiator II” screened for the first time on Friday, October 18 at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, and based on early reactions on social media from film critics and influencers, it is “a big, bloody and bad ass action spectacle,

The first Gladiator 2 reactions are in – and they're very positive. The Ridley Scott-directed sequel is arriving 24 years after the original movie, and it stars Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal,

After the special screening of Gladiator II, social media was flooded with praise for Ridley Scott's long-awaited sequel. Critics lauded the film for its epic scope, visual impact, and outstanding performances.

Gladiator 2 premiered in Los Angeles at a screening, and if the first reactions are any indication, then Ridley Scott has pulled off a ‘worthy’ sequel.

Early reactions to Ridley Scott's belated sequel Gladiator II have come in from across social media, but how are its initial audiences responding?