The Chronicles of Riddick (2004)

Overview

Galactic criminal Riddick (Vin Diesel) is hiding from bounty hunters when he is found by Imam (Keith David), who asks for help in the fight against the Necromongers — an army of fanatics that destroys all life in its path. Elemental Aereon (Judi Dench) tells Riddick that he is a descendant of an ancient warrior race and possibly the last hope of the universe. Riddick is forced to confront the Lord Marshal (Colm Feore) and his treacherous lieutenant Vaako (Karl Urban) to stop total annihilation.

Franchise chronology

• "Pitch Black" (2000) — the first film in the series, where Riddick first appears as a dangerous prisoner on a planet full of nocturnal predators.
• "The Chronicles of Riddick" (2004) — a sequel in which Riddick becomes a key figure in the war against the Necromongers.
• "Riddick" (2013) — the third film, where Riddick finds himself on a hostile planet and fights for survival against bounty hunters and local predators.