Ridley Scott is already toying with ideas for "Gladiator 3" ahead of the release of "Gladiator II," which revives his franchise after 24 years.

Ridley Scott told 'The Hollywood Reporter' and the French outlet 'Premiere' that he has already decided to make a third 'Gladiator' movie — and the second one has not even released yet. "There’s already an idea,

Ahead of 'Gladiator II's Nov. 15 premiere, director Ridley Scott is already thinking about how to round out the trilogy.

Just like the Roman empire, Ridley Scott can’t stop expanding his Gladiator franchise, whether it’s actually advisable or not. “I’m already toying with the idea of ​​Gladiator 3. No, seriously! I’ve lit the fuse,

Ridley Scott is looking to continue the Gladiator franchise with a third film, and he’s already “lit the fuse” on the next chapter of his historical epic. Gladiator II has yet to be released but in an interview with French film magazine Première ,

Weeks before the release of Gladiator II, Ridley Scott has suggested that he wants to make his Roman epic into a trilogy. Scott directed the original Gladiator in 2000, and has returned for the new sequel starring Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington.

Gladiator II spent twenty years in development hell and isn't even out yet, but Sir Ridley Scott already has plans for a third film.

"It is an art, choosing gladiators. They're usually prisoners of war," says Denzel Washington, who plays Macrinus, as the trailer opens. The sequel follows Lucius, portrayed by Paul Mescal, the former heir to the Empire, who is taken prisoner and becomes a fighter.

Warning: This story contains potential spoilers for Gladiator 2's ending. It took Ridley Scott more than 20 years to bring Gladiator 2 to life, but that isn’t stopping him from getting a head start on Gladiator 3.