Russell Crowe's Maximus rises again in Ridley Scott's Gladiator II, a stunning sequel that delivers jaw-dropping twists and a showstopping finale.
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Maximus, thought to be dead, makes a miraculous return in the final act, with a harrowing escape from the underworld that leaves audiences on the edge of their seats.
Joaquin Phoenix, who played the villainous Commodus in the original, shockingly reprises his role, setting up an epic rematch with Crowe's iconic character that will have Hollywood buzzing.