Despite the excitement about Ridley Scott's Gladiator 2, the film faces some challenges ahead, and Russell Crowe's absence goes beyond Maximus' character and its relevance to the story. Gladiator 2's release date is scheduled for November 22nd, 2024, and the biggest question is whether it will be able to match the quality of such a classic as the original movie or not. With Napoleon's recent flop, the pressure falls on Scott's shoulders and Maximus' absence is one of the biggest challenges the sequel will have to overcome.
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