The ancient Roman Colosseum will be the venue of gladiator fights for the first time in two millennia under a $1.5-million sponsorship deal.

Gladiator 2 sees Paul Mescal star as Lucius, son of Russell Crowe's Maximus. He's thrown into the arena to battle for his life under the tutelage of Denzel Washington's Macrinus, who has schemes of his own.

The legendary Roman arena is open for two, three-hour face-offs on 7 and 8 May 2025, with Gladiator fans randomly selected based on their answers and connections to the Colosseum – a monument “stained with the sweat and blood of gladiators past”.

Airbnb announced a collaboration for a special experience inside the Roman Colosseum with Paramount Pictures ahead of the release of "Gladiator II."

Airbnb has an experience of a lifetime for fans of the "Gladiator" movie. Could the contest help bring brand awareness for a sequel movie that hits theaters this month?

For the first time in nearly 2,000 years, the Colosseum returns to its original purpose as a venue for performances.

Yes, the iconic landmark in Rome will soon be taking reservations...kind of. It's not available for an overnight stay, but guests can request a three-hour private experience at the Colosseum that will take place on May 7 and May 8 for up to 16 guests per day.

Explore the Hypogeum: Descend into the underground chambers where gladiators once prepared for battle. Here, you’ll select armor that matches your gladiator persona, whether as a murmillo, thraex, provocator, retiarius, or contrarete. Your choice will shape your path.

Ever wonder what it was like to be a gladiator? Airbnb is about to make that a possibility. In anticipation of Gladiator II (out Nov. 22), the long-awaited sequel to Ridley Scott's Academy Award-winning 2000 blockbuster Gladiator,