Gladiator II and Wicked—two of the most anticipated blockbusters of the year—in theaters across the country.And though conventional wisdom would tell us that Wicked (a bewitching musical about friendship & stepping into your power, featuring prominent LGBTQ+ stars) is for the girls and the gays, while Gladiator II (a sweeping sword-and-sandal sequel set just before the fall of the Roman Empire) is for the bros, it seems there’s something for everybody in both.After all, we know there’s precedent for ancient Roman epic tales to be more than a little homoerotic. So, does director Ridley Scott’s latest follow suit? Does it offer up even a little something for the queer gaze—you know, aside from the chance to ogle hunks like Paul Mescal & Pedro Pascal on the big screen?Well, we’ve seen it, and we’re more than happy to enlighten you.