It's no secret that anticipation has been building ever since "Gladiator 2" was officially announced. And now the time has finally come: the first trailer for this action-packed sequel is here. Judging by the fascinating action scenes of big explosions and sword fights, this movie is going to be the sequel that everyone has been waiting for.

Starring Paul Mescall as Lucius, the trailer offers a glimpse into the epic battles and brutal warfare that await in the world of "Gladiator." If you haven't seen the three-minute trailer yet, or would like to experience it again (don't worry - I've seen it several times just to see Pedro Pascal wielding a sword), watch it below:

The sequel, which takes place a few years after the original film, continues the legacy of the first film with a fresh

[12] [13] [14] The sequel, which takes place several years after the original, seems to continue the legacy of its predecessor with a fresh yet accessible intensity. Gladiator 2 maintains a connection to the original story while shifting the focus to new characters. This is especially true since the trailer features several flashbacks to when Lucius was a child.

Lucius (Mescal) is the son of Lucilla (Connie Nielsen) and nephew of Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix). Lucius must navigate the dangerous and complex political climate of the Roman Empire, and the film explores the enduring legacy of Maximus.

The official synopsis for this highly anticipated film states: "During the reign of Generals Caracalla (Fred Hettinger) and Gaeta (Joseph Quinn), after being invaded by the Roman army led by General Marcus Acacius (Pedro Pascal), he becomes a gladiator.

Denzel Washington also plays Macrinus, a wealthy arms dealer who uses gladiators for sport, along with Rory McCann as Tegla and Derek Jacobi as Gracchus. Ridley Scott returns to the director's chair for "Gladiator 2," which promises the same epic scale, intense action sequences, and rich storytelling as the original classic. Whether you are an avid fan of the original or new to the saga, "Gladiator 2" will be an epic cinematic experience that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats. [Get ready for a trip to the Colosseum when "Gladiator 2" hits theaters on November 22. You can also stream the original "Gladiator" on Prime Video before the sequel is released.