A prominent character in the first act of Gladiator is Marcus Aurelius, with the film raising the question of whether his death was consistent with the real-life figure. With Gladiator II marking the franchise’s return in 2024, audiences began wondering where to watch Gladiator in order to refamiliarize themselves with the world crafted by Ridley Scott. This world is not too dissimilar to the past as Gladiator is based on true Roman history, albeit with some changes to make the film a more dramatic, action-packed adventure.
