Gladiator II Pop-Up at Oliver Brown

It’s been nearly a quarter of a century after Gladiator first took cinemas by storm and made “Are you not entertained?” one of pop culture’s most quotable lines. Now, the highly anticipated sequel enters the cinema arena on November 14. Directed by Ridley Scott, Gladiator II takes place two decades after the events of the original movie, and follows Lucius (Paul Mescal), the nephew of Commodus and son of Lucilla, as he seeks vengeance and honour in Rome after years in exile.

To celebrate the film’s release, Oliver Brown Top Ryde has transformed its facade into a colosseum-inspired structure straight out of imperial Rome. Step through the archways into the heart of the store and come face-to-face with a life-sized chocolate sculpture of Maximus’s armour, made from a whopping 45 kilograms of pure Belgian chocolate.

All 48 of Oliver Brown’s locations in NSW, VIC, QLD and ACT will also get a special limited-edition menu tying back to the film. Oliver Brown’s Emperor’s Collection is a decadent selection inspired by the pistachio-forward culinary traditions of ancient Rome. The hero? The signature waffles, crepes or churros drizzled with Pistachio Papi sauce and crushed pistachios. As for a drink, treat yourself to a refreshing pistachio frappe or a rich, aromatic pistachio latte.

You can also purchase the Emperor’s Collection four-piece gift box, just in time for the holidays. It includes a selection of praline chocolates, plus two chocolate bars made with Pistachio Papi sauce encased in chocolate and crushed pistachio.

Guests who order from the Emperor’s Collection menu will go in the running to win an unforgettable trip for two to Rome to see the setting of Gladiator II in person. Every menu item you buy gets you one entry into the competition.

Find out more at oliverbrown.com.au.

This article is produced by Broadsheet in partnership with Paramount Pictures.