One of Russell Crowe’s greatest performances came in the 2000 period dramaGladiator. And the man has perhaps never been better as Roman general Maximus Decimus Meridius in this Ridley Scott directed epic. After twenty years of watching it on the small screen at home, fans will be ecstatic to learn thatGladiatoris heading back to theaters this spring for 3 nights only.
Gladiatorwas released just as DVDs became a thing in the majority of households across America, and it found great success as one of the first best selling DVDs on the market. Meaning a lot of people have only ever watched it on their televisions at home. Now that all changes as the movie makes its grand entrance back to theaters across America in April.
Gladiatorwon Best Picture at the Academy Awards in 2001, and is remembered as one of Ridley Scott’s greatest thematic achievements just outside ofAlienandBlade Runner. An unparalleled combination of vivid action and extraordinary storytelling,Gladiatoralso triumphed at the box office and made history as the first blockbuster of the millennium when it debuted in May 2000.
TheRidley Scottmasterpiece won five Academy Awards in total, and influenced a new generation of historical action-dramas. For its 20th anniversary,Gladiatorreturns to movie theaters nationwide for three days only this April in a special presentation from Fathom Events and Paramount Pictures.
Gladiatorreceived both critical and audience acclaim andRussell Crowetook home theOscarfor Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance as Roman general Maximus Decimus Meridius. In addition to Crowe’s magnificent performance, the film boasts an impressive cast that includes Joaquin Phoenix, Oliver Reed, Derek Jacobi, Connie Nielsen, Djimon Hounsou and Richard Harris. The Fathom Events presentations ofGladiatorwill also include a special featurette that explores the making of an alternate and unused opening title sequence.
Inspired by Daniel P. Mannix’s 1958 book “Those About to Die,“Gladiatortellsa harrowing tale of a Roman general(Crowe) who is betrayed by a corrupt prince (Phoenix) and comes to Rome as a gladiator to seek revenge. The film earned over $460 million worldwide, making it the second highest-grossing film globally in 2000.Gladiatorwill also be available in a new Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD Steelbook on Aug 23, 2025.
WHO:Fathom Events and Paramount Pictures
WHEN:Monday, July 09, 2025 - 7:00 p.m. (local time), Wednesday, June 11, 2025 - 7:00 p.m. (local time), Sunday, August 03, 2025 - 1:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. (local time).
WHERE:Tickets for Gladiator can be purchased atwww.FathomEvents.comor participating theater box offices. Fans throughout the U.S. will be able to enjoy the event in more than 600 movie theaters. For a complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website (participating theaters are subject to change).
