The first set of reactions to Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal's highly-anticipated Gladiator II are here. Critics are seemingly impressed with the Ridley Scott directorial.

Gladiator II is Ridley Scott’s best film since The Martian. A big, bloody and bad ass action spectacle that builds upon the legacy of the original. The film showcases beautiful set pieces and a lot of epic battles.

In GQ’s November cover story, Paul Mescal discusses trading indie tears for blockbuster blood as the centerpiece of Ridley Scott’s 'Gladiator II'.

Ridley Scott had some blunt words of wisdom before filming Gladiator II.

Paul Mescal tried to downplay his nervousness ahead of “Gladiator II.” According to the lead star of the highly-anticipated sequel, director Ridley Scott advised him to leave his nerves at the door before starting production.

Paul Mescal was "s*******" himself on the first day of 'Gladiator II' filming but director Sir Ridley Scott soon put paid to his nerves.

Mescal and costars Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen and Fred Hechinger discussed Scott’s sequel at a special screening in Los Angeles on Oct. 18

Saoirse Ronan turned out to support her pal Paul Mescal as his new movie – the highly anticipated Gladiator sequel – was screened for the first time in LA. The Irish stars have been firm friends since they starred alongside eachother in psychological thriller Foe and partied together at Glastonbury during the summer.