The highly anticipated sequel Gladiator 2 has amassed N17 million during its two-day advanced screenings in Nigeria, ahead of its official cinema release on November 22, 2024.
The Nigerian box office disclosed the figures on Friday, marking an impressive debut for the Ridley Scott-directed historical epic.
Early data revealed the film generated N8.1 million on Thursday alone, surpassing the N7.8 million opening-day advance screenings of Deadpool & Wolverine, which went on to achieve a N144.6 million debut weekend.
The star-studded cast includes Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, Connie Nielsen, and Denzel Washington. Gladiator 2 marks a reunion between Scott and Washington, who last collaborated on American Gangster in 2007, raising expectations for the sequel.
What we know
Gladiator 2 continues the legacy of its Oscar-winning predecessor, delving into themes of vengeance and redemption in ancient Rome. The narrative follows Lucius (Paul…