: 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 .
: The "sands of time" dictate specific moments when contestants are permitted to use weapons during their duels. Kingdom of Gladiators, the Tournament
: Reviewers from sites like Nerdly describe the film as a low-budget blend of Mortal Kombat and Italian "peplum" (sword-and-sandal) adventures. : The film is notable for its heavy
: 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. : The "sands of time" dictate specific moments
: The tournament is a fight to the death with only one victor allowed to hold the sword for the next millennium. Production and Reception
(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
: Each champion entering the tournament is required to present two gladiators to fight alongside them.