Top 20 movie characters that will bring you back to 2024

Modified Dec 28, 2024 08:49 ET

Abigail | Image Source: Universal Pictures

8. Lucius – Gladiator II (2024)

Gladiator II | Image Source: Paramount Pictures

Lucius returns to Gladiator II as a character who must face the brutal world of power and revenge, making his story highly relevant in 2024. With global political tensions escalating and legacy, family, and moral authority continuing to dominate conversations, Lucius' journey feels poignant in a very real way. His story goes into the issues of inheritance and the moral weight of leadership, mirroring the current concerns over political dynasties and inheritance of power, which makes Lucius a reflection of ongoing global struggles.