Variety's Owen Gleiberman described the sequel as 'a serviceable epic', encapsulating the film’s failure to meet the high expectations set by its predecessor.
Wendy Ide of The Observer noted that Gladiator II is 'so derivative of its predecessor, it's practically a remake', highlighting the lack of originality.
Robbie Collin of The Telegraph offered a four out of five star rating but still pointed out a significant flaw: 'Paul Mescal is no Russell Crowe', indicating casting challenges.
The article cautions that the longstanding trend of delayed sequels raises expectations too high, often leading to viewer disappointment, as seen with Gladiator II.
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