Gladiator's ending, it also positions the franchise to continue.

Just as different ideas for Gladiator 2 began to formulate shortly after the original film's release, Scott has already teased that the sequel might not be the last time he brings audiences back to this world. That thought leaves anyone watching Gladiator 2 with curiosity about how directly the film sets up another installment. It's become quite common in the years since the original for post-credits scenes to be utilized to tease audiences with what could happen next. Now that Gladiator is a franchise that could continue, a Gladiator 2 post-credits scene seemed plausible.

Gladiator 2 Does Not Have A Post-Credits Scene

There's No Bonus Footage In The Credits

It is confirmed that there is no Gladiator 2 post-credits scene at any point. The movie does not interrupt the list of names containing Gladiator 2's cast and crew to include a mid-credits scene, and there is not an end-credits scene after it all. Audiences can rest assured that there is not an extra tease of what could come next that they could miss. However, it is still encouraged to watch the credits to see the names of everyone who worked on the movie.

Why Gladiator 2 Didn't Include A Post-Credits Scene - Even As Ridley Scott Teases Gladiator 3

Gladiator 3 Is Not A Certainty

The decision not to include a Gladiator 2 post-credits scene makes sense looking at the first film and Ridley Scott's filmography. The original movie did not include one, and Scott has refused to put one after his movies, even after he's returned to franchises like Alien before. This decreased the odds of an after-credits scene happening from the beginning. However, the director's willingness to openly tease his development of Gladiator 3 made the idea seem slightly more plausible if a vision for the sequel was already established.

Scott may want to make Gladiator 3 and already have some of the script written, but it is not a guarantee that the sequel will happen. That decision depends on Gladiator 2's box office performing well enough that Paramount is willing to greenlight the next installment. Since Gladiator 3 is not already confirmed and could not be made, it's better for Gladiator II to end without a post-credits scene so audiences do not leave the film fully expecting another movie that is not a certainty.