Gladiator 2continues Ridley Scott’s action franchise through Roman history, and with suggestions thatGladiator 3could happen, is there a post-credits scene teasing the sequel? It took Scott over 20 years to find the right story for aGladiatorsequel and set up his return to the world from the beloved first film. Turning the focus toMaximus' son Lucius,Gladiator 2follows his rise as he seeks vengeance on those responsible for the death of his loved ones. And while the movie very clearly builds on what happened inGladiator’s ending, it also positions the franchise to continue.
Just as different ideas forGladiator 2began to formulate shortly after the original film’s release, Scott has already teased that the sequel might not be the last time he brings audiences back to this world. That thought leaves anyone watchingGladiator 2with curiosity about how directly the film sets up another installment. It’s become quite common in the years since the original for post-credits scenes to be utilized to tease audiences with what could happen next. Now thatGladiatoris a franchise that could continue, aGladiator 2post-credits scene seemed plausible.
Gladiator 2 Does Not Have A Post-Credits Scene
There’s No Bonus Footage In The Credits
It is confirmed that there is noGladiator 2post-credits scene at any point. The movie does not interrupt the list of names containingGladiator 2’s castand crew members to include a mid-credits scene, and there is not an end-credits scene after it all. Audiences can rest assured that there is not an extra tease of what could come next that they could miss. However, it is still encouraged to watch the credits to see the names of everyone who worked on the movie.
Why Gladiator 2 Didn’t Include A Post-Credits Scene - Even As Ridley Scott Teases Gladiator 3
Gladiator 3 Is Not A Certainty
The decision not to include aGladiator 2post-credits scene makes sense looking at the first film and Ridley Scott’s filmography. The original movie did not include one, and Scott has refused to put one after his movies, even after he’s returned to franchises likeAlienbefore. This decreased the odds of an after-credits scene happening from the beginning. However, the director’s willingness to openly tease hisdevelopment ofGladiator 3made the idea seem slightly more plausible if a vision for the sequel was already established.
Scott may want to makeGladiator 3and already have some of the script written, but it is not a guarantee that the sequel will happen. That decision depends onGladiator 2’s box office performing well enough that Paramount is willing to greenlight the next installment. SinceGladiator 3is not already confirmed and could not be made, it’s better forGladiator IIto end without a post-credits scene so audiences do not leave the film fully expecting another movie that is not a certainty.
