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[BobJM]

Gladiator II Movie Poster (#2 of 23)

High resolution official theatrical movie poster (#2 of 23) for Gladiator II (2024). Image dimensions: 2025 x 3000. Directed by Ridley Scott. Starring Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, Pedro Pascal

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The character posters of this look bad. They are basically random production stills and decided to only show half of their faces...

Movie posters seem to be a lost art these days. I wouldn't count that against the final film, nor am I too concerned about the Kanye West song in the trailer--other than to obviously call out that it's completely tone-deaf of Hollywood to include after West's continuous antisemitic rants & antics.

 

[psylockolussus]

Movie posters seem to be a lost art these days. I wouldn't count that against the final film, nor am I too concerned about the Kanye West song in the trailer--other than to obviously call out that it's completely tone-deaf of Hollywood to include after West's continuous antisemitic rants & antics.

I only watched the 30 seconds of it, until I closed it. so I didn't even hear the Kanye West song. That's how uninterested I am.

But I regularly visit that website I posted, which posts new posters for films and tv shows and can't ignore that the "posters" they've released for this are just bad... like I've seen the half-face poster design in character posters before, but this seemed just lazy.

 

[psylockolussus]

And also Ridley Scott probably wants to throw his hat in the ring for Best Director again since the first movie was his closest shot at it.

I've seen a couple of Ridley Scott films but he is mostly a miss for me. The Martian I really enjoyed that film but his other films I've seen him - either not really good or just didn't grab my interest.

I have seen the first Gladiator and I know it was a box office hit in 2000. But it just doesn't seem like the type of movie, the public would watch in theaters in the year 2024.

 

[BobJM]

I only watched the 30 seconds of it, until I closed it. so I didn't even hear the Kanye West song. That's how uninterested I am.

But I regularly visit that website I posted, which posts new posters for films and tv shows and can't ignore than the "posters" they've released for this are just bad... like I've the half-face poster design in character posters before, but this seemed just lazy.

Oh no doubt they're bad, lol and you're entitled to share that opinion.

Still not as a bad as those original X-Men First Class posters. Legitimately thought Fox was trolling us with those

 

[psylockolussus]

Oh no doubt they're bad, lol and you're entitled to share that opinion.

Still not as a bad as those original X-Men First Class posters. Legitimately thought Fox was trolling us with those

First Class had some cool posters.

X-Men: First Class Movie Poster (#1 of 17)

High resolution official theatrical movie poster (#1 of 17) for X-Men: First Class (2011). Image dimensions: 2072 x 3000. Directed by Matthew Vaughn. Starring James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Kevin Bacon

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Though over all, they didn't follow the same theme.

Another poster for Gladiator 2, I'm assuming this is the teaser poster:

Gladiator II Movie Poster (#1 of 7)

High resolution official theatrical movie poster (#1 of 7) for Gladiator II (2024). Image dimensions: 2025 x 3000.

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Like I don't know, who approved these posters.

 

[DarkKnight88]

I have seen the first Gladiator and I know it was a box office hit in 2000. But it just doesn't seem like the type of movie, the public would watch in theaters in the year 2024.

I respectfully disagree. The first film is still largely popular (and holds up really well). I mean, there's a reason they gave Scott such a huge budget for this sequel because the popularity of the original endures.

Now, Crowe and Phoenix obviously are a huge ingredient in that so we'll see how this does and specifically if Paul Mescal can break out the way Crowe did.

 

[Filmfan93]

lol I’m amused by how irked so many people seem to be about the song choice.

Some of y’all mf’s have no appreciation for A Knight’s Tale and it shows.

Are you seriously comparing a well-respected and legendary British band like Queen to.. Kanye West

Also, A Knight's Tale was a period comedy that didn't take itself seriously. This allowed for choices like rock songs to flow within the film.

Gladiator is a heavy and serious period drama. A rap choice doesn't fit that tone at all.

 

[Kahran Ramsus]

I'm baffled why this is happening in the first place. I saw the 2000 film many years ago.

Ridley Scott is desperate for a hit.

 

[Filmfreak]

And also Ridley Scott probably wants to throw his hat in the ring for Best Director again since the first movie was his closest shot at it.

Ridley Scott is desperate for a hit.

I very much doubt this is going to be either a critical darling or a box office hit, let alone both, but a man has a right to dream.

 

[Drizzle]

Now, Crowe and Phoenix obviously are a huge ingredient in that so we'll see how this does and specifically if Paul Mescal can break out the way Crowe did.

Interestingly, his career is on a similar trajectory as Crowe's was at the time having been in a couple of critically acclaimed films with an Oscar nom under his belt with a Gladiator movie as his first starring role in a blockbuster.

I very much doubt this is going to be either a critical darling or a box office hit, let alone both, but a man has a right to dream.

I think the ingredients are there for both. Maybe Oscar gold won't be in its future like the first movie but I could see this being a hit with critics and audiences.

 

[Filmfreak]

Interestingly, his career is on a similar trajectory as Crowe's was at the time having been in a couple of critically acclaimed films with an Oscar nom under his belt with a Gladiator movie as his first starring role in a blockbuster.


I think the ingredients are there for both. Maybe Oscar gold won't be in its future like the first movie but I could see this being a hit with critics and audiences.

The only movie where he undoubtedly managed both of those things ever since the first Gladiator was with The Martian and maybe Prometheus (?) which was still a very divisive film. That's what, two films in 24 years? And he's almost been making one movie per year ever since. Even without taking all that into account, this looks like another unnecessary legacy sequel cash grab that audiences proved they don't fall that much for anymore. I have doubts over the quality of the film, but box office-wise I'd be really shocked if this makes back the obscene amount of money it cost. Let's not forget it has a 250-310 million budget. I mean, come on.

 

[Drizzle]

The only movie where he undoubtedly managed both of those things ever since the first Gladiator was with The Martian and maybe Prometheus (?) which was still a very divisive film. That's what, two films in 24 years? And he's almost been making one movie per year ever since. Even without taking all that into account, this looks like another unnecessary legacy sequel cash grab that audiences proved they don't fall that much for anymore. I have doubts over the quality of the film, but box office-wise I'd be really shocked if this makes back the obscene amount of money it cost. Let's not forget it has a 250-310 million budget. I mean, come on.

I think it can make $300 million globally and then some. Keep in mind that there isn't a whole lot of variety at the movies this holiday season. There's sure to be hits like Wicked, Moana 2, Mufasa and Sonic 3 for the family crowd and the niche genre movies that aren't likely to light up the box office like Kraven the Hunter (lol), War of the Rohirrim and Nosferatu. That leaves Gladiator II, and as the only action drama on the block, audiences in the 18-65 demographic are likely going to gravitate towards it. That's not to say that it'll make more than Wicked, Moana 2, etc. but it should be more than fine at the box office.

 

[Kahran Ramsus]

The only movie where he undoubtedly managed both of those things ever since the first Gladiator was with The Martian and maybe Prometheus (?) which was still a very divisive film. That's what, two films in 24 years?

American Gangster was successful, but that was still 18 years ago. Even The Martian was 9 years ago at this point. I actually liked The Last Duel, but nobody saw it.

 

[Filmfreak]

I think it can make $300 million globally and then some. Keep in mind that there isn't a whole lot of variety at the movies this holiday season. There's sure to be hits like Wicked, Moana 2, Mufasa and Sonic 3 for the family crowd and the niche genre movies that aren't likely to light up the box office like Kraven the Hunter (lol), War of the Rohirrim and Nosferatu. That leaves Gladiator II, and as the only action drama on the block, audiences in the 18-65 demographic are likely going to gravitate towards it. That's not to say that it'll make more than Wicked, Moana 2, etc. but it should be more than fine at the box office.

If Napoleon made around 200 million, this can certainly make more than 300, true. But this is nowhere near any sort of success, it's still going to lose hundreds of millions.

American Gangster was successful, but that was still 18 years ago. Even The Martian was 9 years ago at this point. I actually liked The Last Duel, but nobody saw it.

American Gangster made 266 million with a 100 million budget. I'm not the best at calculating box office revenue but I think its breaking even point was 250 million or something? If so I wouldn't exactly call it a hit. But even so, that was both a long time ago like you said and one of very few exceptions. And cinema in general is at a much worse stage now.

 

[squeekness]

lol I’m amused by how irked so many people seem to be about the song choice.

Some of y’all mf’s have no appreciation for A Knight’s Tale and it shows.

The music choices in Knights Tale were brilliant and made the movie that much better! It's one of my top faves!

 

[Kahran Ramsus]

If Napoleon made around 200 million, this can certainly make more than 300, true. But this is nowhere near any sort of success, it's still going to lose hundreds of millions.

Dial of Destiny made $383 million, for example, and was still a giant flop.

 

[Kane52630]

Speaking of American Gangster, it also had Jay-Z in the trailer doing his version of the Bobby Bland song.

 

[Deck Rickard]

It’s crazy to think that’s the arena Godzilla eventually sleeps in

If only it was still filled with water! He would probably like it even more.

 

[Drizzle]

If Napoleon made around 200 million, this can certainly make more than 300, true. But this is nowhere near any sort of success, it's still going to lose hundreds of millions.

I think this has a lot more mass appeal than Napoleon but what would you say this has to make in order to break even? Around $550 million WW? That's assuming the production budget didn't exceed $310 million and marketing costs around $150-$200 mil.

 

[Iceman]

Reposting from another thread to save effort :

I’m out of the loop, didn’t even know the Gladiator II trailer was out, thanks to @KaijuDude1992 for the heads up. Certainly looks like a mega spectacle. I’m not going to go in expecting high quality after all this time but the original is still one of my all time favourites so I’m going to enjoy whatever I can there. Also I’d go to the cinema to watch a zero-plot tech demo of a Roman naval battle in the Colosseum!

 

[Filmfreak]

I think this has a lot more mass appeal than Napoleon but what would you say this has to make in order to break even? Around $550 million WW? That's assuming the production budget didn't exceed $310 million and marketing costs around $150-$200 mil.

Again I'm not the most knowledgeable person regarding these numbers but my understanding is that the breaking even point is usually, very roughly around 2.5 times a movie's budget and if that's the case here too it's going to need, what? Between 600-750 million? Which I think it has next to zero chances of reaching.

 

[Stringer]

If its well received, 600+ mil WW is absolutely possible. Given your posts about Ridley it seems like you're hoping against that for some reason, but we shall see how things go.

 

[Drizzle]

Again I'm not the most knowledgeable person regarding these numbers but my understanding is that the breaking even point is usually, very roughly around 2.5 times a movie's budget and if that's the case here too it's going to need, what? Between 600-750 million? Which I think it has next to zero chances of reaching.

Anything can happen. As I said, it'll really be the only movie of its kind this holiday season plus it's got a buzzworthy cast. And as @Stringer said if it's well received that could easily make it Scott's biggest hit since The Martian.

 

[Pittman4Two]

If its well received, 600+ mil WW is absolutely possible. Given your posts about Ridley it seems like you're hoping against that for some reason, but we shall see how things go.

Someone said earlier that this could be the one flick to have a Maverick-type performance as the original has such a huge following. I'd agree with that at the onset, but...Maverick is/was an incredible movie and had legs. Let's see if this does the same.

 

[Drizzle]

I also think that the spectacle here will get people's attention, like the Colosseum being filled with water for a ship battle and throwing rhinos into the mix.