Gladiator 2 is gearing up to be one of the biggest hits of 2024, with it having the potential to realistically break 10 box office records (unless something goes wrong). The original Gladiator was a massive critical and commercial success, with it making $503.1 million on a budget of $103 million while also winning Best Picture. Due to the reputation of the classic 2000 film, it is expected that the legacy sequel will perform similarly, carrying on the success of the beloved franchise. So, here are 10 box office records that Gladiator 2 may actually be able to break. Gladiator 2 is closer than ever, with Ridley Scott returning to direct the long-awaited sequel to the Best Picture-winning historical action film. 2000's Gladiator is one of the most beloved films of all time, with it being one of the most well-known entries in the filmographies of both Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe. Although it took a while, Gladiator 2 will finally release in 2024, putting an end to the decades-long wait for a follow-up. Despite the film not seeing the returns of Russell Crowe or Joaquin Phoenix, it still has lots of fans excited, potentially helping its box office.

10)Gladiator 2 Could Beat The Original Movie's Box Office

It's Going To Be Close

One of the most obvious box office records that Gladiator 2 could beat is the box office returns of the original Gladiator. The original film made $503.1 million when it was released in 2000, which is a pretty high bar. However, 24 years has given the franchise more time to nest itself in the hearts of audiences, meaning that there are more Gladiator fans now than there were then. On top of that, 24 years of inflation could help boost these numbers as well. While not having Russell Crowe makes Gladiator 2 a bigger box office challenge, this success could happen.

09)Gladiator 2 Could Become Ridley Scott's Highest-Grossing Movie

It Just Has To Beat The Martian

On top of beating the first film, Gladiator 2 could also become Ridley Scott's highest-grossing movie. As of the writing of this article, the only Ridley Scott movie to have grossed more than the original Gladiator is 2015's The Martian. The Martian grossed $630.2 million against a budget of $108 million, with the film being a massive hit. While this is a big number, it isn't an impossible bar to achieve. Gladiator 2 could realistically gross more than $630.2 million due to it being part of an established franchise, making it Ridley Scott's highest-grossing film.

08)Gladiator 2 Will Surely Become Ridley Scott's Highest-Grossing Sequel Or Prequel

Will It Beat Prometheus?

Even if Gladiator 2 isn't the highest-grossing Ridley Scott movie, it will surely become Ridley Scott's highest-grossing sequel or prequel. Ridley Scott has directed sequels, and sequels to Ridley Scott movies have been made. The highest-grossing sequel or prequel to a Ridley Scott movie is Prometheus, which grossed $403.3 million worldwide. Again, this is an impressive number, but it isn't impossible to beat, as Gladiator 2 would simply have to perform as well as its predecessor.

07)Gladiator 2 Has A Strong Chance Of Being Denzel Washginton's Highest-Grossing Movie

Ridley Scott Already Did This Once

Denzel Washington will play a major role in Gladiator 2, and the sequel has a strong chance to become his highest-grossing movie. Washington's current highest-grossing film is American Gangster, which coincidentally was also directed by Ridley Scott. American Gangster grossed $268 million at the box office, a number that Gladiator 2 will probably have to beat in order to even be profitable. This means that there is a strong chance that Gladiator 2 will become Denzel Washington's highest-grossing film.

06)Gladiator 2 Can Also Become Pedro Pascal's Highest-Grossing Movie

It Has To Beat Another Sequel

Alongside Denzel Washington, Gladiator 2 could also be the highest-grossing movie for Pedro Pascal. Pascal has really made a name for himself in some of the biggest TV shows of the modern era, starring in series like The Last of Us and The Mandalorian. However, he hasn't fared quite as well in the world of film, with him only playing supporting roles in some of his biggest movies. The current highest-grossing movie to feature Pedro Pascal is Kingsman: The Golden Circle, which grossed $410.9 million, something Gladiator 2 can beat.

05)Gladiator 2 Will Easily Be Paul Mescal's Biggest Movie So Far

This One Is Almost Guaranteed

While Gladiator 2 has the potential to be the biggest movie for several major names involved, the film will easily be Paul Mescal's biggest movie so far. Paul Mescal's current highest-grossing movie is Aftersun, which only grossed $8.3 million. There is almost no way that Gladiator 2 won't beat that number, meaning that the film will easily destroy the box office record for Gladiator 2's Russell Crowe replacement. Thus, this could be the start of Mescal's time in the world of blockbusters.

04)Gladiator 2 Has A Chance To Be 2024's Highest-Grossing R-Rated Movie

It Has To Fight Deadpool & Joker

Gladiator 2 has a chance to be the highest-grossing R-rated movie of 2024, but it does have two major competitors if it wants to earn this title. Deadpool & Wolverine is also expected to be a major R-rated hit. However, Deadpool 2 made $734.5 million worldwide, which is a realistic number for Gladiator 2. Joker: Folie à Deux could also nab this title, with the first Joker making over $1 billion. However, recent years have shown a steady decline in the box office performance of superhero movies, something that Gladiator 2 could benefit from.

03)Gladiator 2 Could Become The Highest-Grossing Sequel To A Russell Crowe Movie

Will It Triumph Over Comic Book Movies?

One easy record that Gladiator 2 could break is that it could become the highest-grossing sequel to a Russell Crowe movie. The only real competition in this category is the sequels to Man of Steel, those being Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and 2017's Justice League. The former was the more successful of the two, making $874.3 million, a number that will be hard to reach but very well could be beaten.

02)Gladiator 2 Could Be The Highest-Grossing Sequel To A Movie That Won Best Picture

This Record Was Just Broken In 2023

Very few movies that have won Best Picture have received sequels, and Gladiator 2 could stand out as being the highest-grossing one. Some of the notable Best Picture sequels that did well at the box office are The Godfather Part III and the Rocky sequels, with Creed III holding the title as the highest-grossing one, having made $276.1 worldwide. While Best Picture prequels like The Hobbit movies have done better, Gladiator 2 will probably become the best-performing sequel.

01)Gladiator 2 May Beat Ridley Scott's Last 5 Movies Combined

This Would Put Scott Back On Track

One interesting box office record that Gladiator 2 could break has to do with Ridley Scott's previous films. As it turns out, Gladiator 2 may beat Ridley Scott's last five movies combined, with those films being Alien: Covenant, All the Money in the World, The Last Duel, House of Gucci, and Ferrari. These five movies combined to make around $653.5 million, a number that Gladiator 2 has the potential to pass.