ROME (AP) — The ancient Roman Colosseum will be the venue of gladiator fights — albeit staged — for the first time in two millennia under a $1.5 million sponsorship deal with Airbnb that aims to promote “a more conscious tourism.”

Airbnb is going to provide a once-in-a-lifetime experience at the legendary Colosseum in Rome. The event, taking place on May 7 and May 8, 2025, will be held to commemorate Ridley Scott 's film Gladiator II. Guests will get to relive Ancient Roman Gladiator-like battles. Each session will host up to 16 people, including guests and their plus-ones.

Gladiator 2 sees Paul Mescal star as Lucius, son of Russell Crowe's Maximus. He's thrown into the arena to battle for his life under the tutelage of Denzel Washington's Macrinus, who has schemes of his own.