Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator” sequel has begun its overseas rollout with over sixty markets having either opened the film or about to in the next 24-48 hours.
The global rollout comes ahead of the U.S. and China release which doesn’t take place until next Friday. Even without the two biggest markets in the world though, the film is ready to earn some serious coin.
Deadline reports that the film is on track for an international opening weekend of around $80-90 million, possibly higher for the big-budget epic which stars Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger and Connie Nielsen.
The filmmakers and cast have been globally touring the film in seven countries and across four continents with the tour ending last night in London ahead of the U.S. premiere in Los Angeles.
In the U.S. domestic market, the film is tracking to earn $65 million in its debut and is expected to come in second behind “Wicked” which launches the same day and is due to open to $80+ million.
Reviews for the film aren’t 2000’s “Gladiator” good, but they are decent with a 76% (6.8/10) on Rotten Tomatoes and a 67/100 on Metacritic.
