The Chronicles of Riddick is a 2004 (2004 in film) American (Cinema of the United States) science fiction film. It follows the adventures of Richard B. Riddick (Riddick), as he attempts to elude capture after the events depicted in the 2000 (2000 in film) film Pitch Black (Pitch Black (film)), and details his meeting with Jack and Imam, his escape from the prison planet Crematoria, and his battle with the Necromonger fleet. It was directed (film director) by David Twohy, also the director of Pitch Black, and stars Vin Diesel (also co-producer), Karl Urban and Judi Dench, with Thandie Newton and Colm Feore. The critical and commercial response was mixed.
After the release of the film, The Chronicles of Riddick became the brand name of the series.
Writer: David Twohy
Starring: Vin Diesel,Judi Dench,Thandie Newton,Karl Urban,Nick Chinlund,Colm Feore,Alexa Davalos
Director: David Twohy
Producer: Scott Kroopf, Vin Diesel
Cinematography: Hugh Johnson (Hugh Johnson (cinematographer))
Editing: Tracy Adams (director's cut),Martin Hunter,Dennis Virkler
Studio: Radar Pictures
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Released: June 11, 2004
Runtime: Theatrical Cut:,119 min.,Director's Cut:,135 min.
Language: English
Budget: $105 million
Gross: $115,766,649
Preceded By: ''Pitch Black (Pitch Black (film))''
Followed By: ''The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury''