A hunted convict battles across deadly worlds, becoming humanity's last hope in an epic, pulpy sci-fi war.
Suspenseful. A full-attention watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Not on a US subscription service as of Oct 26, 2026.
Heads up on brutal violence. That is past what the PG-13 on the box suggests. Beyond that, some innuendo or implied sex and some strong language.
Our estimate: fine from about 16, higher than the PG-13 suggests, because of the violence.
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After years of outrunning ruthless bounty hunters, escaped convict Riddick suddenly finds himself caught between opposing forces in a fight for the future of the human race. Now, waging incredible battles on fantastic and deadly worlds, this lone, reluctant hero will emerge as humanity's champion - and the last hope for a universe on the edge of annihilation.
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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