Gladiator 2 Surpasses Venom 3 & A Quiet Place: Day One at the Box Office, Climbing to 2024’s Highest-Grossing Films

Gladiator II is steadily climbing to the forefront of 2024’s highest-grossing films at the domestic box office. This eagerly awaited sequel chronicles the journey of Lucius Verus, portrayed by Paul Mescal, in the aftermath of the original film’s events. The movie premiered in the U.S. on November 22, coinciding with the release of Wicked. Although Wicked initially outperformed Gladiator II during its opening weekend, the latter continues to show a robust box office presence.

According to data from The Numbers, Gladiator II currently holds the position of the 14th highest-grossing film in 2024, amassing an impressive $146.6 million in domestic earnings. The film has successfully surpassed hits such as Sony’s Venom: The Last Dance and Paramount’s A Quiet Place: Day One, solidifying its status among the top 15 films of the year. With only a slight gap between itself and Blake Lively’s It Ends With Us at $148.5 million, Gladiator II is on track to break into the top 13 shortly.

Rank	Movie	Domestic Box Office Total
1	Inside Out 2	$652,980,194
2	Deadpool & Wolverine	$636,745,858
3	Wicked	$361,704,965
4	Despicable Me 4	$361,004,205
5	Ocean 2	$339,185,056
6	Beetlejuice Beetlejuice	$294,100,435
7	Dune: Part Two	$282,144,358
8	Twisters	$267,762,265
9	Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire	$196,350,016
10	Kung Fu Panda 4	$193,590,620
11	Bad Boys: Ride or Die	$193,573,217
12	Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes	$171,130,165
13	It Ends With Us	$148,518,266
14	Gladiator II	$146,614,105
15	The Wild Robot	$142,971,580

Implications for Gladiator II

Despite Competition, It Shines

The success of Gladiator II has been somewhat obscured by the phenomenal box office results of both Wicked and Moana 2, the latter of which debuted just days after Gladiator II. With both films already achieving remarkable milestones as the third and fifth highest-grossing domestic films of 2024, it’s important to remember that Gladiator II is also excelling in its own right.

The film is likely to emerge triumphantly past It Ends With Us domestically and may even eclipse Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes as well. As the narrative unfolds, Gladiator II sets the stage for a potential sequel, with Lucius striving to preserve Rome’s legacy and thwart the return of tyranny. The ongoing box office momentum is essential for the realization of Gladiator III, which promises to unfold Lucius’s journey in this rich tapestry of historical fiction.

Expert Insights on Gladiator II’s Box Office Journey

Sustaining Strong Performance

Paul Mescal in iconic Gladiator II scene

Had Gladiator II been released at another time in 2024, its box office results might have gained greater acclaim. All three films—Gladiator II, Wicked, and Moana 2—have significantly contributed to a record-breaking Thanksgiving box office and are demonstrating remarkable staying power in ticket sales. The upward trajectory of Gladiator II in the domestic rankings increases the likelihood of Gladiator III coming to fruition, ensuring that fans won’t have to wait another 24 years for the next chapter.

Source: The Numbers

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