Gladiator 2 is making a strong move in the ongoing box office competition in 2024, and the film has strengthened its position at the domestic box office. This much-awaited sequel directed by Ridley Scott has not only caught the attention of the audience but has also performed brilliantly at the box office. The film was released on November 22, and its collections have been rising steadily since then.
Although Gladiator 2 had a slightly weaker opening weekend than Wicked, the film is now climbing the charts of the highest-grossing films of 2024 with a domestic box office collection of $146.6 million. According to The Numbers, the film has now reached the 14th position, surpassing Venom: The Last Dance and A Quiet Place: Day One.
Gladiator 2 also performed remarkably well against Blake Lively’s It Ends with Us ($148.5 million), and the film is set to soon become the 13th highest-grossing film of the year. Gladiator 2 stars Paul Mescal in the lead role, and the film presents a new perspective on Rome and the conflict between emperors. Audiences are excited to know more about the character of Lucius Verus in this sequel, which shows the story several years after the events of the original film.
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Sequel impact:
The success of Gladiator 2 proves that when a film’s sequel is made correctly and is interesting to the audience, it can do well at the box office. Ridley Scott’s directing ability and Paul Mescal’s brilliant acting have played an important role in making this film a hit. Apart from this, the film is also attracting those audiences who are fond of historical dramas and large-scale films.
Competition between Venom 3 and A Quiet Place: Day One:
Gladiator 2 has made its place at the 2024 box office, leaving behind big films like Venom 3 and A Quiet Place: Day One. While Venom 3 did well initially, Gladiator 2 performed better in the long run. A Quiet Place: Day One was also liked by the audience, but Gladiator 2 has beaten this film in terms of its collection.
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Will the next step be even bigger?
If Gladiator 2 continues this momentum at the box office, it could soon make it to the top 10 films of the year. The film is not only holding its own in the ratings but also in the hearts of the audience. It will be interesting to see in which direction the film’s performance grows in the coming weeks.
Conclusion:
Gladiator 2 has proven its strength at the box office and continues to climb the charts of the highest-grossing films of 2024. Although the competition is tough, this sequel is proving that old classics can draw audiences back to the theaters if presented in a new way. The figures of this film’s earnings may get even more interesting in the coming weeks, and perhaps this film will end up being one of the biggest hits of 2024.
Source: The Numbers