'Gladiator 2' Ending, Explained: Is There Room for a Trilogy?
MovieWebStory by Archie Fenn
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Ridley Scott's 'Gladiator 2' ending leaves fans wondering if Lucius survives the Colosseum - and if there's room for a trilogy on the horizon.
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- Insider sources reveal the film's climactic Colosseum scene left room for a potential sequel, with Lucius' fate left ambiguous.
- Director Ridley Scott has hinted at expanding the 'Gladiator' universe, teasing 'Gladiator 3' if the second installment proves a box office hit.
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Ridley Scott, 'Gladiator 2', 'Gladiator 3'