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Watch Gladiator Before Gladiator 2: Streaming, Rental, & Purchase Options

Gladiator 2 is Coming! Where to watch the Original Before the Sequel Slams Theaters

Get Ready for Gladiator 2: Revisiting Ridley Scott's Epic!

Get hyped, folks! Gladiator 2 is hitting theaters November 22nd (November 15th in the UK)! Before you witness this much-anticipated sequel, now's the perfect time to revisit Ridley Scott's original Gladiator masterpiece. Initial reactions to Gladiator 2 are extremely positive, promising that this one would stand as an incredibly great addition; almost equal in caliber to that legendary original. And with a returning cast member like Lucilla (Connie Nielsen), you might really want to catch up before the new one debuts.

While Gladiator 2's plot isn't directly linked to the first; instead choosing another version of that similar story— a vengeful character is sold into slavery, battles in the Gladiatorial arena, and takes revenge—the connections matter, that shared spirit; and especially since many of the same actors will return this shared cinematic DNA; the themes are also critically connected and have this incredible influence upon one another. A refresher on the original before seeing the sequel makes perfect sense! Let's break down where you can experience this.

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Where to Stream Gladiator: Paramount+ Is Your Best Bet!

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The easiest way?  Paramount+! The original Gladiator is streaming right there; the studio behind the sequel; and their motivation remains exceptionally obvious. This direct connection is ideal! Paramount's goal is simple— getting viewers of the original for their sequel! It's a simple strategy that seems exceptionally intelligent and effective!

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Other Options: Rent or Buy Gladiator Online

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Not a Paramount+ subscriber? No worries!   Plenty of ways to rent or buy Gladiator online. It's available through different streaming options; most however offering rentals at similarly priced rates which are very affordable:

  • Apple TV+: Rent for $3.99 or buy for $16.99.
  • Amazon Prime: Rent for $3.99 or buy for $16.99.
  • Spectrum: Rent for $3.99 (no purchase option).
  • Microsoft Store: Rent for $5.99 or buy for $14.99 (the best buy option here).

Apple TV, Amazon Prime, and Spectrum offer that sweet $3.99 rental, making those really great budget choices. Need to buy?  The Microsoft Store’s $14.99 purchase is the cheapest here.

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Conclusion: Prepare Yourself for the Next Chapter in the Gladiator Saga

Gladiator remains an absolute masterpiece. Rewatching before Gladiator 2 makes the new installment much more powerful and exciting! There's nothing difficult about getting it done, this article is a further guide which showcases that many excellent opportunities await.

Choose the best way that suits you. You will be getting some highly sought after cinematic quality content which was incredibly successful for its era.  And prepare yourselves, because things are about to get epic.

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