Gladiator II premieres locally to glowing reviews [Video]

After months of anticipation and global premieres in major cities, Gladiator II has finally arrived on Maltese shores.

The highly awaited sequel to Ridley Scott’s Academy Award-winning epic debuted at Maltese cinemas on Friday, marking its first public screening locally.

This premiere has sparked significant excitement, particularly among locals who contributed to the film’s production.

The film, which continues the legacy of the 2000 hit Gladiator, has been highly anticipated by fans worldwide. Its global release schedule has built up momentum, and Malta’s role in the production has been a particular point of pride for residents.

Among the 50 attendees at Malta’s first screening was Alfred Van Malkenhorst, a Dutch national who has lived in Malta for eight years and appeared as an extra in the movie.

“I was honoured to be part of it,” he said, adding that he even managed to spot himself on screen. “You see me in the monkey scene on the table with …