Movies and TvShows featuring "gladiatorial-combat" theme.

Within the spectacular, complex and corrupt world of gladiatorial sports in Ancient Rome, follow an ensemble of diverse characters across the many layers of Roman society where sports, politics and business intersect and collide.

A former Roman General named Maximus seeks vengeance against Commodus, the corrupt emperor who murdered his family and sent him into slavery. Maximus fights his way as a gladiator and gains popularity, eventually leading him to face Commodus in an epic duel. In the end, Maximus defeats Commodus and restores Rome to a Senate-based government.

Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.

In TRON: Legacy, the son of a virtual world designer searches for his missing father and finds himself transported into the digital world. He encounters his father's corrupted creation and befriends a unique ally who was born inside the digital world.

A slave-turned-gladiator named Milo finds himself in a race against time to save his beloved, Cassia, who has been promised to a corrupt Roman Senator. As Mount Vesuvius erupts, Milo must navigate the crumbling city of Pompeii and fight to survive, all while trying to rescue Cassia from her captor. In the end, Milo and Cassia are tragically consumed by the volcanic eruption, but their love remains eternal in the form of plaster casts.

After being exiled to an alien planet, the Hulk becomes a gladiator and must fight for his freedom, while uncovering a prophecy that could change the fate of the planet.

In order to prove Gaul's worthiness, Asterix and Obelix embark on a series of twelve impossible tasks, including battling a fearsome gladiator, defeating a hypnotic siren, and traversing treacherous mountains and islands. Along the way, they encounter various challenges, magical potions, and eccentric characters, all while showcasing Gaul's extraordinary strength and determination.

When twin brothers are separated at birth, they grow up in different worlds. But when they discover each other, they join forces to seek revenge against the warlord who destroyed their village.

Roman emperor Caligula leaves the last days of glory amidst orgies of food and sex. During a show by two nude slaves, the emperor is particularly attracted to one of them, Lysia, ignoring that she had been planted close to him with orders to murder him. Only, the young man makes her feel for him, passion and motherly love, and she'll protect him rather then fulfill her mission. Drama ensues.

The Last Days of Pompeii follows the story of a young blacksmith, his struggles with his adoptive father, his forbidden love, and his involvement in the gladiatorial games. When Mount Vesuvius erupts, the city of Pompeii is devastated and the characters must confront their own mortality and search for a way to survive.

For 750 years, the local colosseum was the only place to go if you were looking for some action. What began as human sacrifice during funeral rites for wealthy families resulted in a violent, bloody battle staged in front of 50,000 fans. Gladiators were slaves, but the archaeological remains at Pompeii and the Roman Colosseum reveal that they were held in the same esteem as modern day sports stars. Gladiators explains how this "sport" was used as a tool of political power and how the Gladiators rose up and waged war against their owners. Two versions are available: presenter-free, and presenter-led, with Terry Jones of Monty Python fame.

Red Sonja, the She-Devil with a Sword, intends to pay back a blood debt owed to the one man who has gained her respect, even if it means leading a doomed army to their certain deaths! Who is Dark Annisia, and how has this fearsome warrior accomplished what neither god nor demon has been able to do: force Sonja to her knees in surrender? An epic tale of blood, lust, and vengeance, "Queen of Plagues" takes Red Sonja from the depths of her own grave to the heights of battlefield glory. From Gail Simone ("Batgirl", "Birds of Prey") and Walter Geovani ("Vampirella", "Witchblade"), "Red Sonja: Queen of Plagues" gives the iconic fantasy heroine a fresh new attitude! And now, you can see it all brought to life in this animated comic, starring Misty Lee ("Ultimate Spider-Man")!

A time machine sends Daffy Duck and Speedy Gonzales back to Rome in 65 A.D., where they are captured for lion fodder as entertainment for Emperor Nero...

Acts of terrorism are happening in the USA, Japan, France and the Pacific Ocean. The man behind these events is Dr. Butler, who tries to rule the world with his powerful computers. To save mankind, Dr. Kim, Sheila and Keith, known as "Saviors of the Earth", are summoned. The last battle, the Deadly Game, will take place inside a computer.