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.
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The Chronicles of Riddick
Escaped convict Riddick finds himself caught between opposing forces in an epic battle for humanity's survival across deadly alien worlds.
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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.
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Other Film Series
Apocalypse
Grounded depictions of civilization-ending catastrophes as they unfold, from nuclear war and pandemics to environmental collapse and cosmic threats.
Darkman
Sam Raimi's cult superhero-horror trilogy following a disfigured scientist who becomes a vigilante.
Death Race
A dystopian racing franchise spanning satirical cult classics and gritty action reboots, all centered around deadly vehicular combat competitions.
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.
The Purge
A dystopian horror franchise set in an America where all crime is legal for 12 hours once a year during an annual event called The Purge.
Trancers
A sci-fi action series about Jack Deth, a time-traveling cop from the 23rd century hunting down zombie-like creatures called Trancers.