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.

Twenty-four years ago, the world witnessed Russell Crowe’s Maximus Decimus Meridius become a hero in the arena in Gladiator. After being sold into slavery, Maximus becomes a gladiator, rising ...

More than two decades after the fall of Maximus Decimus Meridius in the arena in "Gladiator," director Ridley Scott is back with a sequel to his Best Picture-winning epic.

Instead, Aurelius believes that the new emperor of Rome should be Maximus Decimus Meridius (Russell Crowe), one of his generals who is an expert fighter but also a humble person who wants what’s ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Scott returns for Gladiator II (stylized as " GLAD IIATOR " by those magnificent bastards at Paramount), and has clearly listened to some editorial comments and ignored others.

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.