The war against the Germans won, Emperor Aurelius chooses the victorious General Maximus as his successor to the Roman empire. Commodus, Aurelius' heir, is jealous of this and enslaves Maximus to the gladiatorial arenas.

Originally produced as a motion picture in 2000. Special features: Commentary (with director Ridley Scott, director of photography John Mathieson and editor Pietro Scalia); From the cutting room floor (unique montage of additional footage cut to the powerful score); My gladiator journal (one-of-a-kind production diary written by young actor Spencer Treat Clark ("Lucius"); Original storyboards (special slide show featuring concept art and storyboards); Still gallery (photo gallery from behind-the-scenes of the Gladiator set); Cast & crew (detailed cast and filmmaker biographies); Production notes. Special features: From the cutting room floor; My gladiator journal; original storyboards; still gallery; cast & crew, Production notes.

Special features: Insightful film commentary from award-winning director Ridley Scott; Deleted scenes, complete with director's commentary; Treasure chest: A unique montage of additional footage cut to the powerful score; One-of-a-kind production diary written by young actor Spencer Treat Clark ("Lucius"); Special slide show featuring concept art and storyboards; Photo gallery from behind-the-scenes of the Gladiator set; In-depth production notes and detailed cast and filmmaker biographies.