Riddick Movies: Release Order
The Riddick series chronicles the journey of Richard B. Riddick, a dangerous escaped convict with surgically enhanced night vision who becomes an unlikely anti-hero across three very different adventures.
While each film shifts in tone and scale - from claustrophobic monster movie to galactic empire saga to stripped-down survival thriller - they follow a linear narrative that traces Riddick's evolution from ruthless criminal to reluctant savior. The release order preserves this character arc and allows viewers to experience the franchise's ambitious tonal journey as intended.
Linear Timeline: Release Order = Story Order
Pitch Black
When survivors of a spaceship crash find themselves stranded on a remote planet, they discover that deadly creatures hunt in the darkness. As the planet plunges into a total eclipse, they must rely on escaped convict Riddick and his unique night vision to survive.
Riddick
Betrayed and stranded on a hostile alien world, the deadly fugitive Riddick must survive dangerous predators while plotting revenge against those who left him for dead. When bounty hunters arrive to capture him, they become unwitting pawns in his elaborate scheme for vengeance.
Other Film Series
Divergent
A dystopian trilogy following Tris Prior as she discovers her Divergent nature and leads a rebellion against the faction system controlling post-apocalyptic Chicago.
G.I. Joe
A live-action franchise based on the toy line, featuring military action films with continuity complications between the main series and later reboot attempts.
Maze Runner
A dystopian sci-fi trilogy following Thomas and the Gladers as they escape the maze and uncover the truth about their post-apocalyptic world.
Predator
Elite alien hunters stalk Earth throughout history, seeking the most dangerous prey in brutal combat.
RoboCop
A cyberpunk action series about a critically wounded police officer transformed into a cyborg law enforcer in dystopian Detroit.
The Hunger Games
A dystopian saga following Katniss Everdeen as she fights for survival and freedom in Panem.