Gladiator 2 features plenty of callbacks to the original movie from Ridley Scott, but there's one key reference missing, and its exclusion is truly baffling.

‘Gladiator II’ Review: Paul Mescal Is a Pensive Avenger in Ridley Scott’s Serviceable but Far From Great Sequel Reviewed at AMC Lincoln Square, Nov. 7, 2024. MPA rating: R. Running time: 148 ...