10 Historically Incorrect Moments in Gladiator 2 That Might Confuse Viewers – Explored

With Ridley Scott’s historical fiction sequel, Gladiator 2, hitting the theatres around the world, we have quickly begun to see historians and fans tally down the historical realities the film did not stick with or just plain, slipped up on!
Now, Ridley Scott has never been a stickler for historical accuracy, and some of these differences are just light changes that do not affect the film. Some of them actually prop up the film’s cinematic value and make it more fun! However, there ARE also those odd inaccuracies that just feel unnecessary, and we are like, WHAT was David Scarpa, the film’s writer, thinking!? There is a very REAL story of the two young Emperors' bloody reign at the core of Gladiator 2, BUT a lot of stuff has been dramatically altered for the film!