Unleash the Fury: The Riddick Franchise Now Streaming on Netflix
The Riddick sci-fi horror franchise, starring Vin Diesel as an escaped convict turned hero, has found a new streaming platform. Netflix now offers the streaming of the three movies in the series: Pitch Black (2000), The Chronicles of Riddick (2004), and Riddick (2013). Created by director David Twohy and writers Ken and Jim Wheat, the franchise has grossed over $267 million worldwide. While the movies have received mixed reviews from critics, the first installment, Pitch Black, holds a 77% Popcornmeter score on Rotten Tomatoes.
All three Riddick movies were directed by Twohy and featured a diverse ensemble cast including Rhiana Griffith, Alexa Davalos, Keith David, Radha Mitchell, Cole Hauser, Claudia Black, Simon Burke, Nick Chinlund, Karl Urban, Judi Dench, Thandiwe Newton, and more. Vin Diesel also served as a producer for the last two installments of the franchise.
The plot of the first movie revolves around survivors of a crash on an unexplored planet that is about to face a deadly eclipse, unleashing dangerous nocturnal creatures. The question arises whether a convict being transported on the ship can lead the survivors to safety.
In exciting news for fans, a fourth Riddick movie titled Riddick: Furya is in the works for 2023. The film will see Diesel and Twohy returning as the lead actor and director, respectively. The storyline will follow Riddick as he returns to his home world, Furya, where he joins other Furyans in a battle against a new enemy.
The Riddick franchise offers a thrilling mix of sci-fi and horror elements, with Vin Diesel's charismatic portrayal of the titular character captivating audiences. With the addition of the movies to Netflix's streaming library, fans can now enjoy the action-packed adventures of Riddick anytime, anywhere.