Maximus Decimus Meridius was the lead character in "Gladiator." At the movie's start, he's the general of a dominant army for the Roman empire and emperor Marcus Aurelius' successor to his throne.

Maximus' legacy looms large in Gladiator II, but there's a reason why his name was crossed out on the wall of the gladiator compound. Russell Crowe does not return as Maximus Decimus Meridius in ...

"Gladiator II" picks up a few decades after Ridley Scott's 2000 film, which starred Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix. Long after general-turned-gladiator Maximus Decimus Meridius (Crowe) and ...

With his history as a general, Maximus excels as a gladiator and wins every battle. As he becomes more notable for his combat skills, an opportunity arises for him to fight at the Colosseum in Rome.

Crowe's performance as general-turned-gladiator Maximus Decimus Meridius is the axis on which Gladiator 's narrative turns. He's able to hit both emotional beats and action-packed sequences easily.

Gladiator II has now arrived in UK cinemas and you might still be wondering if you can expect to see more of Russell Crowe's Maximus Decimus Meridius (father to a murdered son etc). If you just ...

Gladiator stars Russell Crowe as Maximus Decimus Meridius, a Roman general betrayed by the Emperor’s son, Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) and sold into slavery. Commodus kills his father and ...

Maximus Decimus Meridius bravely gave his life to fulfill an old man’s dying wish. Unfortunately Gladiator II shows that Rome did not become a Republic again following the General’s sacrifice.

Regal Cinemas has announced its Gladiator II campaign will include not only a popcorn bucket, but also a collectible cup; both of which will wear the helmet that Maximus Decimus Meridius himself ...

Paul Mescal plays Lucius, son of Maximus, in "Gladiator 2." Lucius was also in the first "Gladiator" film, though he was only a child in that movie.