Years after witnessing the death of acclaimed hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius finds himself forced to return to the Colosseum as his home is conquered by the tyrannical emperors who now rule Rome with an iron fist. 
With rage in his heart and with the future of the empire at stake, Lucius will have to delve into his past to find the strength and honor to restore the glory of Rome to his people.