: Reviewers from sites like Nerdly describe the film as a low-budget blend of Mortal Kombat and Italian "peplum" (sword-and-sandal) adventures.
: The "sands of time" dictate specific moments when contestants are permitted to use weapons during their duels. Kingdom of Gladiators, the Tournament
: The tournament is a fight to the death with only one victor allowed to hold the sword for the next millennium. Production and Reception : Reviewers from sites like Nerdly describe the
: While some critics on IMDb criticized the technical quality, others noted its inventive use of voice-over and visuals—such as waterfalls and caves—to create an "epic" feel on a limited budget. Production and Reception : While some critics on
The tournament features specific rules and lore designed to drive the action:
: The film is notable for its heavy use of professional wrestling talent, featuring Solofa Fatu Jr. (WWE's Rikishi) as a high chief and winner of a previous tournament. Other cast members include Danielle Kamela (Vanessa Borne) and members of the Anoai wrestling dynasty .
(also released as Kingdom of Gladiators II or Rise of the Gladiators ) is a 2017 fantasy-action film written and directed by Stefano Milla . It serves as a sequel to the 2011 film Kingdom of Gladiators and focuses on a mystical, inter-dimensional deathmatch for a powerful artifact. Plot Overview and Objective