The film, which plays in theaters Friday, is a sequel to the 2000 film starring Russell Crowe as Maximus. "From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator 2 continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome," an official description reads.

The film also boasts an impressive cast, including Pedro Pascal as a powerful Roman general and Denzel Washington as Macrinus, a former gladiator-tur

Gladiator II star Paul Mescal wanted to separate himself as much as possible from the first movie.