The movie grossed €1.1 million in its opening weekend in Ireland, setting a new record for 2024
The Ridley Scott sequel took in $6.5 million from Thursday previews and is expected to add between $60 million and $80 million to the domestic weekend tally. By comparison, “Gladiator” earned $34.8 million during its opening weekend back in May 2000.
Meanwhile, Universal’s Wicked has already tallied $19.2 million at the domestic box office from advance screenings held during the week. Box-office analysts project a domestic opening weekend of between $120 million and $140 million.READ MORE: Royal Family's Christmas plans thrown into chaos by unlikely arrivals
Gladiator II was first released in cinemas in Ireland and the UK a week early to the US. The movie grossed €1.1 million at the Irish box office, making it the biggest opening weekend of 2024 in Ireland marking the biggest release in Ireland as well as Paul Mescal’s most successful film to date in Ireland.
The movie itself has been garnering mostly positive reviews, and currently sits at a 75% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes. The Guardian awarded the film three stars, praising the combat scenes for being “superbly choreographed” and “formidably executed”, while IGN’s review says Paul Mescal “shoulders the weight of that brewing revolution well” in the role of Lucius.Join the Irish Mirror’s breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive breaking news and the latest headlines direct to your phone. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.
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