Gladiator IIis coming to theaters on the same day asWicked.

Another look atGladiator IIis here, and oh are we entertained.

On Tuesday, the first trailer for director Ridley Scott’s sequel to his 2000 filmGladiatordropped.

Pedro Pascal and Paul Mescalin what appears to be scenes from Gladiator II

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This follows first-look photos published inVanity Fairlast week.

Of the three actors, Connie is the only one reported to be returning for the sequel.

This makes sense, asPaul Mescalstars in the new movie as Lucilla’s estranged son Lucius.

Paul Mescal in ancient warrior attire during a battle scene

Like Maximus years ago, Lucius is forced into slavery following a government overthrow.

He, too, becomes a gladiator seeking revenge.

Pedro Pascalplays the film’s main villain.

Russell Crowe, dressed as a gladiator in armor, stands in an ancient arena with arms outstretched and a sword in hand

As expected, the trailer is filled with battle scenes.

And the highly anticipated cinematic face-off between two of the internet’s No.

you’re free to watch the full trailer below:

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Paul Mescal, adorned in ancient warrior armor, wields a weapon in the heat of battle amidst chaos, fighting alongside others in historical attire

Paul Mescal with visible bruises and dirt on his face looks up at another person who is only partially visible on the left side of the image

Paul Mescal, in gladiator armor with a bloody face, looks exhausted while standing in an arena. An audience in the background appears to be cheering

Pedro Pascal smiles, wearing a white shirt with an open collar, at a media event

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Denzel Washington in a scene, wearing regal attire with elaborate gold details, looking intensely with a serious expression

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A person wears a Roman-style costume, including a decorative gold crown and ornate red attire, smiling while sitting on a throne. Another person is in the background

Siege scene showing medieval ships with flame-throwing devices attacking a fortified wall amidst smoke and fire

Two gladiators fight in an ancient arena, surrounded by spectators. One combatant aggressively swings a weapon while another defends on the ground

Joseph is dressed in a regal, ornate robe with floral gold patterns, performing theatrically with arms outstretched and mouth open

Scene from a historical film featuring actors in Roman soldier costumes, brandishing weapons and shields in the midst of battle

The image shows a medieval scene with two people: a man and a woman. The man is shirtless, and the woman is wearing a cloak. They appear to be in a stone-walled room