Reviews for Sir Ridley Scott’s Gladiator 2 have landed almost 25 years after the release of the Russell Crowe original.

Paul Mescal stars as the boy Lucius all-grown up, as he too ends up enslaved and in the arena like Maximus.

At time of writing the Roman epic sequel has 83 per cent positive reviews, which is 4 per cent higher than the Best Picture Oscar-winning Gladiator.

Check out the critics’ reactions below which range from 4 star fun to 2 star disappointment.

Daily Express
Gladiator II…