Riddick (2013) is a gritty sci-fi action thriller that strips the franchise back to its brutal survival roots. Vin Diesel returns with commanding intensity as Richard B. Riddick, the antiheroic Furyan left for dead on a hostile desert planet and forced to rely on instinct, stealth, and sheer ferocity to survive.

Diesel fully embodies Riddick’s lethal charisma, blending savage physicality with dark humor.

Katee Sackhoff adds strength and sharpness as Dahl, a tough mercenary who proves to be Riddick’s equal in courage and resolve, while Jordi Mollà brings unhinged menace to Santana, a ruthless bounty hunter driven by greed and obsession.

Directed by David Twohy, Riddick thrives on its cast’s intense performances, harsh environments, and relentless tone, delivering a raw and visceral chapter in the cult sci-fi saga.