Gladiator 2 Trailer: Hans Zimmer’s Score Solves Its Biggest Problem

The recent YouTube video remix of the “Gladiator 2” trailer has garnered a flood of positive comments, with many viewers applauding the editor for skillfully transforming the existing footage. Fans have noted that the remix injects a fresh sense of excitement, contrasting sharply with the original trailer. One user, @yogendrabijwe, remarked, “Better than the actual trailer. What a difference the music makes.” Another, @Constellasian, shared, “Your edited trailer actually pumped me up for the movie. This was a stark contrast to how I was extremely turned off by the original trailer.”

This surge of enthusiasm is largely attributed to the use of Hans Zimmer’s iconic score from the original “Gladiator.” Several fans, including @viskinneriv, expressed that the remix rekindled their anticipation for the sequel. @viskinneriv noted, “Original Trailer: I feel like I’ve seen the movie. Re-Edited Trailer with Nostalgic Hans Zimmer Score: When can I see the movie?”

What’s particularly intriguing is that Hans Zimmer, the Oscar-winning composer of the original film, did not return to score “Gladiator 2.” In an interview with Curzon, Zimmer explained his decision to step aside for the sequel. “I liked the idea of moving on and not getting compared to my own work,” he explained. He further elaborated, “It wouldn’t have mattered if I had written the most amazing score because the music in the first movie sticks in people’s hearts.”

Instead, the upcoming film’s score will be composed by Harry Gregson-Williams, who is no stranger to Zimmer’s work, having once served as his assistant. Zimmer expressed confidence in Gregson-Williams, stating that audiences are in good hands. He believes that Gregson-Williams will deliver a rousing follow-up to the original’s memorable soundtrack.

Anticipation continues to build as “Gladiator 2,” complete with historically accurate scenes such as water battles and sharks, is set to hit multiplexes on November 22.

Source: Curzon