After premiering just before Thanksgiving last year, Gladiator 2 was one of the biggest movies of the year, earning over $450 million at the worldwide box office to narrowly pass the original, although not as much as Paramount executives were likely hoping for. After debuting on digital platforms around Christmas and seeing a dual run in theaters and on VOD, Gladiator 2 finally hit streaming last week, and to no one’s surprise, the film has been an instant hit. Gladiator 2 currently occupies the #1 spot on Paramount+ at the time of writing, even edging out the original Gladiator which sits at #3 at the time of writing. Gladiator 2 earned scores of 71% from critics and 82% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, lower than the original but still respectable.
Original Gladiator director Ridley Scott also returned to helm the sequel, with Peter Craig and David Scarpa penning the script for David Franzoni receiving writing credit as well for his work on the original Gladiator. Scott has been making blockbuster movies for the better part of 50 years now; one of his earliest works is also his most famous. In 1977, Scott directed Alien, the hit sci-fi horror thriller that was such a hit that the franchise is still going to this day. Scott is also known for his work on Blade Runner, the 1982 sci-fi film starring Harrison Ford, but he passed directorial duties off to Denis Villeneuve for the sequel, Blade Runner 2049, which also brought Ryan Gosling into the cast. Scott is also famous for his work on The Martian, the 2015 sci-fi thriller starring Matt Damon that’s based on the novel by Andy Weir.
What Else Is Popular To Watch on Paramount+?
If you’ve watched both Gladiator movies on Paramount+ but are still looking for something else to dive into, look no further than Top Gun: Maverick, the 2022 smash hit aerial action film starring Tom Cruise that earned over $1 billion at the worldwide box office and was an international sensation. Mel Gibson‘s Braveheart, which won him Oscars for Best Picture and Best Director, is also one of the more popular movies on Paramount+, along with Transformers One, the animated Transformers flick starring Chris Hemsworth and Scarlett Johansson that was released last year.
Gladiator 2 stars Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington and was directed by Ridley Scott. Stay tuned to Collider for future streaming updates and watch Gladiator 2 on Paramount+.
Ridley Scott’s 71% Rotten Tomatoes Legacy Sequel Just Defeated the Original in Another Key Way
Ridley Scott’s legacy sequel has done it again, surpassing the original film in yet another key way. Despite receiving a mediocre 71% on Rotten Tomatoes, the sequel has managed to win over audiences and critics alike with its stunning visuals, captivating story, and memorable performances.
While the original may have set the stage for the franchise, the sequel has taken it to new heights with its innovative approach and fresh perspective. Fans are raving about the film, praising it for its bold choices and unexpected twists that keep them on the edge of their seats.
With this latest victory, Ridley Scott has solidified his reputation as a master filmmaker who continues to push the boundaries of storytelling and filmmaking. The legacy sequel is a testament to his talent and vision, proving that sometimes the sequel can indeed surpass the original in every way possible.
Arniel said the effort against Utah was embarrassing from top to bottom but took the blame for the loss. The Jets had found themselves down 4-0 Utah in the third period after giving up multiple transition goals. The Jets will be punished again tonight if they aren’t prepared for Utah’s counterattacks.
Nikolaj Ehlers is likely to be out tonight with an illness and Brad Lambert has been called up to replace him. Lamber has skated in four games this season and will be in search of his first point if Ehlers is unable to play.
The Jets responded well to Arniel’s comments against the Colorado Avalanche, winning 3-2 in overtime. Neal Pionk scored the overtime winner and it was identical to one he had a few years back.
Connor Hellebuyck will be in between the pipes for the Jets and will once again battle Connor Ingram. Ingram stopped 23 of the 25 shots he faced during Monday’s game.
Puck drop is at 7:00 P.M. CST at The Canadian Life Centre.
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The New York Jets are gearing up for a rematch against the Utah Utes, just days after suffering a humiliating defeat at the hands of their rivals. The Jets are determined to seek revenge and show that they are a force to be reckoned with.
After a tough loss, the Jets have been putting in extra hours on the practice field, fine-tuning their game plan and sharpening their skills. They are hungry for redemption and are ready to leave it all on the field.
The Utah Utes may have gotten the better of the Jets last time, but this time around, the Jets are coming back stronger and more focused than ever. They are eager to prove that they are not to be underestimated and are ready to show Utah what they are made of.
Fans can expect an intense and competitive matchup as the Jets look to even the score and come out on top. It’s sure to be a game you won’t want to miss. Stay tuned for all the action as the Jets seek revenge against Utah.
It’s a new year, and with it comes an opportunity to wipe the past and start with a clean slate. The Bemidji State women’s hockey team had a chance to do that Wednesday as they range in the new year with the US Hockey Hall of Fame Museum Face-Off Classic.
BSU was at Lakeville Hasse Arena taking on 3rd-ranked Minnesota, normally a WCHA foe, but this match was a non-conference showdown.
The game was tied 1-1 in the first and stayed that way through the second, but in the third, the Gophers were able to net a goal, opening the door for two more in the period to defeat BSU 4-1. Bemidji State will have a day off before they play a couple of non-cons Friday and Saturday against Penn State and Brown.
In a hard-fought battle, the BSU Women’s Hockey team was defeated by Minnesota in a non-conference showdown. The game was a close one, with both teams putting up a strong fight, but ultimately Minnesota came out on top with a final score of 3-2.
Despite the loss, the BSU Women’s Hockey team showed great determination and skill throughout the game. They never gave up and continued to push forward, creating scoring opportunities and playing tough defense.
This non-conference showdown was a valuable learning experience for the team, as they faced off against a tough opponent and gained valuable insights that will help them improve and grow as a team.
Next up, the BSU Women’s Hockey team will look to bounce back from this loss and continue to work hard in preparation for their upcoming games. With their strong work ethic and determination, there’s no doubt that they will come back even stronger in their next game.
Go Beavers! #BSUWomen’sHockey #Defeat #Minnesota #NonConferenceShowdown
Joe Biden regrets having pulled out of this year’s presidential race and believes he would have defeated Donald Trump in last month’s election – despite negative poll indications, White House sources have said.
The US president has reportedly also said he made a mistake in choosing Merrick Garland as attorney general – reflecting that Garland, a former US appeals court judge, was slow to prosecute Donald Trump for his role in the 6 January 2021insurrection while presiding over a justice department that aggressively prosecuted Biden’s son Hunter.
With just more than three weeks of his single-term presidency remaining, Biden’s reported rueful reflections are revealed in a Washington Post profile that contains the clearest signs yet that he thinks he erred in withdrawing his candidacy in July after a woeful debate performance against his rival for the White House, Trump, the previous month.
The president stepped aside – to be replaced as his party’s nominee by the US vice-president, Kamala Harris – after mounting pressure from fellow Democrats, who cited polling evidence that appeared to show him heading for a near-certain election drubbing from Trump, who was seeking a historic return to the White House as the Republicans’ nominee.
Harris’s ascent to the top of the ticket led to a surge of enthusiasm and improved poll numbers but ultimately ended in a decisive electoral college and popular vote defeat.
While Biden and his aides have been careful not to blame Harris, they apparently believe the result would have been different if he had stood his ground, according to the Washington Post’s reporting.
It is a view disputed by many Harris supporters, who blame the president for waiting too long before withdrawing, thus leaving the vice-president with little time to mount an effective campaign.
They also point out that Biden’s determination to seek a second term violated his 2020 campaign vow to be a “transitional” figure, who would pass the torch after one term after steering the country away from Trump’s presidency.
“Biden ran on the promise that he was going to be a transitional president, and in effect, have one term before handing it off to another generation,” Richard Blumenthal, a Democratic senator for Connecticut told the Post.
“I think his running again broke that concept – the conceptual underpinning of the theory that he would end the Trump appeal, he would defeat Trumpism and enable a new era.”
The outgoing president’s misgivings over Garland are poignant given that he announced him as his attorney general nominee the day after a Trump-incited mob attacked the US Capitol on 6 January 2021 in an effort that ultimately failed to overturn Biden’s 2020 presidential election victory.
At the time, Biden said Garland would restore “the honor, the integrity, the independence” of the justice department after years of perceived politicisation under Trump.
“Your loyalty is not to me. It’s to the law, to the constitution, to the people of this nation,” Biden told Garland at his official unveiling.
But according to the Post, Biden had to be persuaded by his chief of staff, Ron Klain, to choose Garland – at the time best known as Barack Obama’s failed choice to succeed the conservative justice Antonin Scalia on the US supreme court before his nomination was derailed by a Republican-led Senate.
Biden’s political allies had pressed the case for Doug Jones, then a Democratic senator for Alabama, arguing that he would be better equipped to navigate Washington’s bitterly partisan atmosphere. Klain, instead, argued that Garland, reputed for fairness, would send a more reassuring message of justice department independence after Trump.
As events transpired, Biden still faced false accusations by Trump of “weaponising” the department as it pursued criminal investigations over his January 6 role and for hoarding classified White House documents – even while also investigating Hunter Biden and the president himself, the latter for also illegally retaining classified documents.
Biden now believes he should have chosen someone else, the Post reported, a view consistent with many Democrats, who believe Garland was too slow to investigate and eventually prosecute Trump for January 6 and related activities to reverse his defeat.
The deliberate pace of the investigation, which eventually resulted in the appointment of a special counsel, Jack Smith, meant Trump was ultimately able to avoid the spectacle of a politically damaging trial before this year’s election.
Smith last month formally applied for his two criminal cases against Trump to be wound up in view of his election victory, in effect ending them.
It has been reported that former Vice President Joe Biden has expressed regret over his decision to end his re-election campaign earlier this year. According to sources close to Biden, he believes that he would have been able to defeat President Donald Trump in the upcoming election.
Biden, who was seen as a frontrunner in the Democratic primary race before dropping out, has reportedly been reflecting on his decision to step aside. He is said to believe that he had a strong chance of winning the nomination and ultimately defeating Trump in the general election.
While Biden has not officially commented on these reports, many of his supporters are expressing disappointment over his decision to end his campaign. Some believe that he would have been a strong candidate against Trump, given his experience and name recognition.
As the election draws closer, it remains to be seen how Biden’s decision will impact the Democratic race. With the field narrowing down to a few frontrunners, Biden’s potential re-entry into the race could shake things up once again. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
