Gladiator II had already become a box office hit overseas days before its U.S. release, emphasizing the potential success the film could have domestically. The next Gladiator II is set to be released in the US on November 22, 2024, with box office projections ranging between $60 million and $80 million domestically. This despite the film competing with another major release, Evilwhich is also poised to be a huge hit across the world. However, Ridley Scott’s sequel is already receiving positive reviews, meaning it could do well when it premieres alongside the musical.
Now, Variety confirmed that Gladiator II was highly successful at the UK and Irish box office, grossing US$11.5 million in its opening weekend after being released on November 15th. This success is compounded by a massive $87 million haul overseas from several countries around the world, a strong sign of its performance in the US. It’s also a good sign for the film to make back its money, having a gross budget of between $250-310 million.
What Gladiator 2’s success overseas means for the film’s performance in the U.S.
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Gladiator IIPositive reviews emphasized how exciting the sequel is, praising the performances of its cast despite occasionally relying too much on the original film for nostalgia. However, His delivery of action-packed scenarios and Roman politics likely contributed to his success abroadsomething that bodes well for its US release. This is aided by the inclusion of several recognizable stars in the main cast, such as Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal and Denzel Washington, along with returnees such as Connie Nielsen and Derek Jacobi.
However, the film will also need to compete with upcoming films. Evil adaptation, which will be released worldwide on November 22 as well. The Wizard of Oz The prequel is expected to earn around $67-75 million domestically in its opening weekend, with some projections placing more than US$100 million, surpassing Gladiator II at the box office. Given the familiarity of both franchises, either would have a strong claim to becoming No. 1. Even if Scott’s sequel doesn’t, its performance overseas still indicates strong numbers when it arrives in the US.
Our take on Gladiator 2’s overseas box office success
The film will have a strong initial performance
Based on its performance in the UK and success in other territories, Gladiator 2 It will likely do very well at the US box office when it is released later this week. Although it is unclear how this compares Evilthe franchise’s familiarity and promised levels of action may be enough to give it an edge over the musical. Either way, its early numbers highlight the possibility of recouping its massive budget, though time will tell how much longevity the film will have.
Source: Variety