Ridley Scott reveals details about Gladiator III focusing on Lucius' rise to power

Ridley Scott is developing Gladiator III, continuing the story of Lucius, now a powerful leader. The sequel will explore his internal conflict about power, inspired by themes from The Godfather Part II. Scott indicated that Gladiator III may not return to the iconic arena, focusing instead on Lucius' reluctant rise to power. He aims to maintain the spirit of the original while shifting the narrative direction. The director confirmed that key characters will remain unchanged, with Lucius' journey set to unfold as planned. Scott is also working on other projects but has begun outlining the next chapter in the Gladiator saga.