Cleopatra: Rise of an Empire is an epic historical film set to be released in 2025, starring Gal Gadot as Queen Cleopatra. Directed by Kari Skogland and produced by Universal Pictures and Atlas Entertainment, the film is based on the biography of Cleopatra written by Stacy Schiff. Although filming has not yet begun, the project is underway and may be shot in Morocco
The film depicts Cleopatra’s journey from a young queen facing political intrigue in the Egyptian court to forging strategic alliances with Julius Caesar and Marc Antony to protect her throne from the Roman Empire. The film portrays Cleopatra as a powerful, intelligent, and charismatic leader, overcoming challenges to maintain her power and legacy.
