The Last Roman God (2026): Cast, Story and Release Details

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The Last Roman God follows Diocletian’s ascent from Diocles to emperor amid personal and political conflicts in ancient Rome. This Croatian historical drama combines court intrigue with romance, action and thriller elements, featuring Amar Bukvić in the central role and directed by Božidar Domagoj Burić.

The Last Roman God is a Croatian historical drama centered on Diocletian’s rise to power in ancient Rome. The story places his personal conflicts alongside the political tensions surrounding the imperial court.

Directed and written by Božidar Domagoj Burić, the film combines history and drama with romance, thriller and action elements. Amar Bukvić leads the cast as Diocles, later known as Diocletian.

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Story without spoilers

The film follows Diocles as he rises toward the position of Roman emperor. His path is shaped by both private struggles and the complex power dynamics of Rome’s court, where ambition, loyalty and political pressure intersect.

The story also introduces figures connected to Diocletian’s world, including Prisca, Maximian, Carinus and Lucius Flavius. Its central question is reflected in the tagline: where does the myth end and the truth start?

What to expect

Viewers can expect a historical story set within the Roman Empire, with the political ascent of Diocletian as its main focus. The genre mix points to court conflict, personal drama, romantic elements, suspense and action rather than a narrowly defined historical biography.

At 2 hours and 16 minutes, the film has room to explore its central figure and the surrounding political conflicts. The supplied premise keeps the emphasis on Diocletian’s rise and his complicated position within the imperial court, without revealing how those conflicts unfold.

Cast and creative team

Amar Bukvić plays Diocles / Diocletian, with Nataša Janjić Medančić as Prisca and Slavko Sobin as Maximian. Marko Cindrić appears as Carinus, while Krešimir Mikić plays Lucius Flavius. The cast also includes Marinko Prga as a retired war veteran, Dragan Despot as Proculus, and Anja Šovagović-Despot, Jerko Marčić and Robert Kurbaša in unspecified roles.

Božidar Domagoj Burić directs and writes the film.

• Amar Bukvić as Diocles / Diocletian
• Nataša Janjić Medančić as Prisca
• Slavko Sobin as Maximian
• Marko Cindrić as Carinus
• Krešimir Mikić as Lucius Flavius
• Marinko Prga as Retired war veteran
• Dragan Despot as Proculus
• Anja Šovagović-Despot
• Jerko Marčić
• Robert Kurbaša

Release and production context

The Last Roman God is listed as a 2026 Croatian production in the Croatian language. Its release date is October 29, 2026, and its runtime is 2 hours and 16 minutes. The production company is Hrvatska Radiotelevizija. The film’s original title is Posljednji rimski bog.

Production companies: Hrvatska Radiotelevizija

Reported production figures:
Budget $11,850,000

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With its focus on Diocletian’s ascent and the pressures of Roman court politics, The Last Roman God presents a substantial historical drama with several genre elements woven into its premise. Its Croatian setting and language also place the film within a distinctive national production context while addressing a major figure from ancient Roman history.

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