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Riddick

Richard B. Riddick is a fictional character and antihero central to the Pitch Black science fiction franchise, portrayed by actor Vin Diesel as a convicted murderer and escaped convict with exceptional survival instincts and combat prowess.^[1]^[2] Born on the Furyan homeworld of Furya, Riddick possesses enhanced night vision from a surgical procedure using shinejacks, enabling him to thrive in darkness while evading pursuers across interstellar settings.^[3]^[4] The character debuted in the 2000 film Pitch Black, directed by David Twohy, where he crash-lands on a lightless planet infested with predatory creatures, showcasing his predatory nature and reluctance to align with others unless strategically beneficial.^[1] Subsequent entries, including The Chronicles of Riddick (2004) and Riddick (2013), expand his lore to involve ancient warrior heritage, confrontations with the Necromonger empire, and returns to desolate worlds, emphasizing themes of isolation, vengeance, and raw physical dominance over moral redemption.^[3]^[5]^[6] Riddick's defining traits—laconic demeanor, animalistic intuition, and disdain for authority—have anchored a multimedia series encompassing live-action films, animated preludes like The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury (2004), and video games such as The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay (2004), which explore his prison breaks and backstory without softening his sociopathic edge.

Fictional character

Creation and development

The character of Richard B. Riddick originated in an early screenplay draft for Pitch Black, developed by screenwriting brothers Jim Wheat and Ken Wheat as a science fiction story titled Nightfall featuring a central outlaw figure. David Twohy later acquired and extensively rewrote the material, shifting the narrative focus and directing the 2000 film adaptation produced by USA Films, which emphasized survival horror elements in a crashed spaceship scenario on an alien planet.^[7]^[1] The Wheat brothers' version centered on a female anti-heroine named Tara Krieg, but Twohy's revision recast the role as the male convict Riddick to suit Vin Diesel's casting, prioritizing a gritty, physically imposing presence that resonated in test screenings.^[8] Riddick's evolution from a peripheral antagonist—introduced as an escaped prisoner among crash survivors—to franchise lead stemmed from the 2000 film's modest commercial performance and Diesel's breakout appeal, grossing $53.9 million worldwide on a $23 million budget and building a dedicated fanbase through home video sales exceeding 1.5 million units by 2001. This audience demand prompted expansion into a broader saga, with Diesel leveraging his rising stardom and One Race Films production company to secure creative control, insisting on deeper world-building over standalone sequels.^[9] The 2004 sequel The Chronicles of Riddick marked a pivotal development milestone, where Diesel's producer influence drove the addition of expansive lore, including interstellar antagonists and origin elements, to construct a mythic anti-authoritarian archetype amid commercial pressures from Universal Pictures for a higher-budget ($105 million) epic format. Twohy's direction retained core survivalist themes drawn from pulp sci-fi traditions, eschewing ensemble-driven narratives in favor of Riddick's individualistic prowess, a decision validated by the film's $180 million global box office despite mixed critical reception.^[10] Subsequent franchise decisions, including the 2013 return-to-origins film, prioritized Diesel's vision for raw, consequence-free escapism over serialized continuity, reflecting iterative adaptations to market viability rather than rigid plotting.^[11]

Characteristics and abilities

Riddick's physical attributes derive from his Furyan ancestry, which confers heightened strength, endurance, and pain tolerance beyond typical human limits, enabling feats such as overpowering multiple armed opponents and surviving extreme environmental hazards.^[12] His surgically implanted eyeshine, obtained via a high-risk "shine job" procedure during incarceration at Ursa Luna prison in exchange for contraband, provides exceptional low-light and night vision comparable to predatory animals, though it impairs his sight in bright conditions and requires protective goggles or visors for normal function.^[13]^[14] In combat, Riddick demonstrates proficiency in hand-to-hand fighting, stealth infiltration, and weapon improvisation, often leveraging environmental elements or scavenged materials to neutralize threats efficiently.^[15] His Furyan physiology further manifests in The Chronicles of Riddick through the "Wrath of the Furyans," a reflexive energy projection that repels ethereal attackers, activated under duress and tied to his heritage's latent defensive mechanisms.^[12] Cognitively, Riddick exhibits pragmatic tactical intelligence, excelling in threat assessment, voice mimicry for deception, and adaptive survival strategies that treat adversaries as predictable prey within a Darwinian framework, without evidence of transcendent genius.^[12]^[15] These traits support prolonged solitary endurance on hostile worlds, balanced by vulnerabilities like photosensitivity and intermittent protective instincts toward non-hostile allies, which occasionally complicate his predatory detachment.^[12]^[14]

In-universe biography

Richard B. Riddick was born on the planet Furya, homeworld of the Furyan warrior race, during an era when the Necromongers under Lord Marshal Zhylaw invaded and systematically exterminated male infants to nullify a prophecy foretelling the Lord's death by a Furyan child known as the Alpha-Omega.^[10] To evade this purge, Riddick's mother had him surgically extracted prematurely from her womb and smuggled off-world as an infant, orphaning him and marking the start of his nomadic existence across the galaxy.^[10] As an adult, Riddick pursued a criminal path involving multiple murders and prison escapes, accruing a $1 million bounty that drew relentless pursuit by bounty hunters and authorities across multiple systems, ultimately leading to his incarceration in the high-security Ursa Luna facility before his transport aboard the Hunter-Gratzner vessel.^[16]^[10] En route to another prison, the Hunter-Gratzner collided with debris from a comet's tail, crash-landing on the light-bathed desert world M6-117, where survivors—including pilot Carolyn Fry, cleric Abu al-Walid, and adolescent Jack—faced hordes of light-sensitive Bioraptors awakened by a rare 22-minute eclipse.^[16] Riddick, equipped with surgically enhanced "eyeshine" granting infrared vision in darkness, navigated the threats effectively, slaying numerous Bioraptors and enabling partial survivor escapes, though he prioritized his own survival, departing the planet alone aboard a salvaged ship after Fry's sacrificial act secured takeoff.^[16]^[17] In subsequent years, Riddick evaded capture while forming a transient bond with Jack, who emulated his predatory lifestyle and later adopted the name Kyra, though their alliance fractured amid betrayals and her own criminal entanglements, culminating in her imprisonment on Crematoria.^[10] Five years after M6-117, Riddick's evasion ended with capture by bounty hunters who delivered him to Helion Prime, coinciding with the Necromonger invasion led by Zhylaw, who sought universal conversion to their faith or death.^[10] Guided by visions and alliances with figures like Elemental Aereon and Necromonger commander Vaako—whose loyalty proved opportunistic—Riddick uncovered his Furyan heritage and the prophecy's truth, escaping to the hellish prison planet Crematoria, where he reunited briefly with Kyra before infiltrating the Necromonger capital of Comorrra.^[4] There, he slew Zhylaw in ritual combat, briefly assuming the Lord Marshal mantle amid Necromonger power struggles, but chose exile over rule, departing with Vaako's uneasy fealty and a directive to locate the lost Furya.^[10] Post-Comorrra, distrustful Necromonger elements abandoned Riddick on a remote, arid planet teeming with venomous jackal-like creatures, forcing him to adapt through brutal survival tactics including self-inflicted wounds to lure prey.^[18]^[10] Activating a distress beacon drew two mercenary groups—one intent on live capture for bounty, the other on lethal retrieval—alongside resurgence of the planet's mud-dwelling alien predators, prompting Riddick to systematically eliminate the humans through ambushes and environmental manipulation while Kyra's death in prior conflicts underscored his pattern of leveraging alliances only until self-preservation demanded severance.^[18]^[19] Throughout his arcs, Riddick's actions consistently favored individual endurance over collective loyalty, driving an unresolved quest to reclaim Furya amid cycles of pursuit, combat, and calculated betrayals.^[10]^[18]

Portrayal

Vin Diesel first portrayed Richard B. Riddick in the 2000 film Pitch Black, establishing himself as the character's definitive live-action interpreter across subsequent media.^[20] He reprises the role in The Chronicles of Riddick (2004) and Riddick (2013), with production handled under his company One Race Films, which holds rights to the franchise and ensures continuity without major recasts.^[21] Diesel's embodiment emphasizes Riddick's alpha predator essence through a gravelly, rumbling baritone voice delivered in a hushed, menacing whisper, often limited to sparse dialogue that heightens tension via vocal texture rather than volume.^[22]^[23] At 6 feet tall, Diesel achieves Riddick's imposing physique by bulking through intensive weight training, circuit workouts, and core-focused exercises, maintaining low body fat to project raw power and endurance suited to the character's survivalist demands.^[24]^[25] His preparation incorporates martial arts training, including Kali—a Filipino stick-fighting style adapted for brutal, close-quarters combat—which aligns with Riddick's aggressive fighting form and informs Diesel's on-screen movements in fight sequences.^[26] While specific survival training for the role lacks detailed public documentation, Diesel's regimen draws from broader action-hero conditioning emphasizing functional strength over aesthetics.^[27] Beyond films, Diesel voices Riddick in the animated short The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury (2004) and video games including The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay (2004), where his performance integrates motion capture to preserve the character's physicality and vocal menace, deviating minimally from live-action to uphold fidelity.^[28] Critics praise this consistency for rendering Riddick an iconic anti-hero, with Diesel's stoic delivery effectively conveying predatory threat through minimalism.^[29] However, detractors argue it highlights typecasting, citing limited emotional range and repetitive tough-guy mannerisms that constrain deeper characterization, though this aligns with the source material's emphasis on primal instinct over nuance.^[30]^[31]

Media franchise

Films

Pitch Black, released on February 18, 2000, and directed by David Twohy, introduced the character Richard B. Riddick, portrayed by Vin Diesel in his breakout leading role. Produced on a $23 million budget, the film grossed $53.1 million worldwide, achieving sleeper hit status relative to its modest investment.^[32] The plot centers on a passenger transport ship that crash-lands on a remote desert planet during an eclipse cycle, stranding survivors amid light-sensitive, predatory creatures; Riddick, a convicted murderer with surgically enhanced night vision ("eyeshine"), emerges as a reluctant asset in the fight for survival, showcasing his stealth, combat prowess, and antiheroic pragmatism.^[16] Audience reception included a 7.0/10 rating on IMDb from 261,000 votes and 59% approval on Rotten Tomatoes from 109 critics, praising its tense horror elements and Diesel's charismatic performance despite uneven pacing.^[1]^[2] The Chronicles of Riddick, released June 11, 2004, and again directed by Twohy, expanded the scope with a $120 million budget but grossed $116 million worldwide, underperforming against expectations for a sequel.^[33] The narrative shifts to interstellar conflict, as Riddick arrives on the civilized planet Helion Prime amid an invasion by the Necromongers—a fanatical, undead-converting empire led by Lord Marshal (Colm Feore)—prompting Riddick to navigate alliances, betrayals, and revelations about his Furyan heritage while escaping captivity and pursuing personal vendettas.^[3] This installment introduced broader lore, including elemental "Elementals" and a quasi-religious crusade, diverging from Pitch Black's isolated survival thriller into epic fantasy-warfare.^[34] It received a 6.6/10 IMDb rating from 249,000 users, with critics noting visual ambition but faulting narrative bloat and diluted tension compared to the original's intimacy.^[3] Riddick, released September 6, 2013, and directed by Twohy with Diesel also producing and contributing to the script, returned to low-stakes survival on a $38 million budget, grossing $98.3 million worldwide for strong profitability.^[35] Betrayed and stranded on a hostile, sun-baked world teeming with venomous creatures, Riddick reactivates an emergency beacon that draws a mercenary team hunting him for bounty and a corporate squad seeking exploitation; he systematically outmaneuvers both human foes and alien threats, reverting to the gritty, character-driven isolation of Pitch Black.^[5] Diesel's hands-on involvement emphasized practical effects and Riddick's feral resourcefulness over expansive CGI.^[36] The film holds a 6.4/10 IMDb score from 184,000 ratings, appreciated by fans for recapturing the protagonist's lone-wolf essence amid criticisms of repetitive plotting.^[5]

Other media

The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury (2004) is a direct-to-video animated short film that bridges the events of Pitch Black (2000) and The Chronicles of Riddick (2004), focusing on Riddick's encounter with a criminal collector named Shan. Released on June 15, 2004, the 35-minute production depicts Riddick, Jack (later Kyra), and the Imam evading capture after escaping the crash site, only to be intercepted by mercenaries who deliver them to Shan's trophy-laden ship for gladiatorial combat and display. Directed by Peter Chung in a distinctive stylized animation reminiscent of Aeon Flux, it features voice performances by Vin Diesel as Riddick, Radha Mitchell as Jack, and Keith David as the Imam, underscoring Riddick's enhanced night vision, surgical precision in kills, and unyielding self-preservation against overwhelming odds.^[37]^[38] The franchise expanded into video games with The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay (2004), a stealth-action title developed by Starbreeze Studios for Xbox and Windows PC, serving as a prequel to Pitch Black by detailing Riddick's infiltration and breakout from the high-security Butcher Bay prison complex. The game innovated with first-person mechanics simulating Riddick's "eye shine" for low-light navigation and visceral melee combat, reinforcing his Furyan physiology and cunning improvisation in confined, hostile environments. A high-definition remaster was bundled with The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena (2009), released for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC, which adds a sequel campaign of Riddick commandeering the mercenary vessel Dark Athena amid Necromonger influences, blending shooter elements with stealth while preserving the series' tense, immersive atmosphere. These titles received acclaim for narrative fidelity and sensory detail but saw limited sales beyond core sci-fi audiences.^[39]^[40] Novelizations by Alan Dean Foster adapt Pitch Black (2000) and The Chronicles of Riddick (2004), elaborating on Furyan heritage, interstellar politics, and Riddick's alpha-predator instincts with added backstory absent from the films, such as deeper insights into his surgically altered eyes and nomadic ethos. Comic tie-ins remain sparse, limited to motion comics like those bridging The Chronicles of Riddick and Riddick (2013), which provide brief expansions on lore without significant canonical divergence. No television series or major new non-film works have emerged as of October 2025, maintaining the franchise's emphasis on film-driven storytelling supplemented by these media.^[41]

Reception and legacy

Pitch Black (2000) garnered a 58% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 110 critic reviews, with praise centered on its atmospheric tension, claustrophobic setting, and Vin Diesel's breakout portrayal of the stoic anti-hero Riddick, establishing a foundation for visceral survival horror in sci-fi.^[2] In contrast, The Chronicles of Riddick (2004) earned a 29% Rotten Tomatoes score across 164 reviews, drawing criticism for convoluted mythology, stylistic excess, and tonal shifts from gritty realism to operatic fantasy that diluted narrative coherence.^[4] Riddick (2013) rebounded to 58% approval from 172 reviews, lauded for recapturing primal action sequences and Riddick's predatory prowess, though detractors noted repetitive plotting and limited character development beyond Diesel's physicality.^[6] Audience scores consistently outpaced critics, reflecting fan appreciation for Riddick's uncompromised self-reliance and raw masculinity, often clashing with mainstream reviews emphasizing gratuitous violence over thematic depth. Commercially, the franchise cultivated a dedicated cult following despite uneven performance, with Pitch Black exceeding its $23 million budget to gross approximately $53 million worldwide, propelling Diesel toward action stardom.^[42] The Chronicles of Riddick, budgeted at $105–120 million, recouped $115 million globally but incurred substantial losses for Universal due to high production costs and marketing, highlighting risks of expansive lore-building without proportional returns.^[42]^[43] Riddick (2013), produced on $38 million with Diesel personally financing elements to ensure completion, achieved $98.3 million worldwide, underscoring persistent demand driven by direct-to-fan appeals rather than studio backing.^[44] The series' total box office approached $267 million, sustaining sequels through Diesel's advocacy amid diminishing theatrical viability.^[45] Riddick's legacy endures as a benchmark for anti-hero archetypes in sci-fi, influencing portrayals of lone-wolf survivors who prioritize instinctual dominance over institutional allegiance, evident in parallels to predatory hunters in films like Predator. Diesel credits the role with transforming his career, leveraging Pitch Black's success to secure franchise control and personal investment in expansions like the critically acclaimed game The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay (2004), which deepened lore through stealth-action gameplay.^[46] Themes of rugged autonomy resonate particularly with audiences interpreting Riddick's defiance as a counter to conformity, fostering fan debates on canon purity versus commercial dilutions, while production controversies—such as Chronicles' budget escalations—exemplify tensions between artistic vision and fiscal realism in mid-budget genre fare.^[47]

Future developments

Riddick: Furya, the anticipated fourth film in the Riddick series, remains in active development under director David Twohy, with Vin Diesel reprising his role as the titular character.^[48] The storyline follows Riddick's return to his home planet Furya, a world he scarcely remembers and suspects may be devastated, where he faces novel threats to his Furyan heritage.^[49] Announced in development as early as April 2016, the project has encountered repeated delays attributed to script refinements and securing financing through Diesel's One Race Films.^[48] Production was scheduled to commence on August 26, 2024, with principal photography planned across Germany, Spain, and the United Kingdom, though as of October 2025, official confirmation of filming completion is absent.^[48] Diesel has provided optimistic updates via social media, including teasers of his return and set-related footage in October 2025, signaling progress toward principal photography.^[50] Despite this, historical production gaps—spanning over eight years since initial confirmation—raise questions about adherence to timelines, with no firm release date set and projections informally pointing to 2027 or beyond contingent on post-production.^[51] No verified expansions into television spin-offs or additional media have materialized, despite earlier discussions of ancillary projects.^[48] Fan anticipation centers on a potential return to the franchise's survival-horror roots from Pitch Black, yet risks of narrative dilution persist given the series' shift toward larger-scale elements in prior entries. Diesel's personal investment offers grounds for cautious optimism, balanced against the pattern of protracted development cycles.^[50]

Notable people

Surname Riddick

Louis Riddick (born March 15, 1969) is a former NFL defensive back who played for teams including the San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles after college at the University of Pittsburgh, and later transitioned to broadcasting as an NFL analyst for ESPN since 2013, providing analytical commentary on programs such as Monday Night Football.^[52]^[53] Theo Riddick (born May 4, 1991) was an NFL running back drafted by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round of 2013, where he played through 2018, amassing 1,037 rushing yards and 2,281 receiving yards over his career that also included stints with the Denver Broncos and Las Vegas Raiders, particularly noted for his pass-catching ability from the backfield.^[54]^[55] Andre Riddick (born February 1, 1973) is a former professional basketball center who played college ball at the University of Kentucky from 1991 to 1995 before pursuing a career in international leagues, including stints in Japan, Belgium, and France with teams such as Spirou Charleroi and Paris Basket Racing.^[56]^[57] Carl W. Riddick (February 25, 1872 – 1960) served as a Republican U.S. Representative for Montana's 2nd congressional district from 1919 to 1923 after working as a rancher and county assessor in Fergus County, Montana.^[58] Graham Riddick was the Conservative Member of Parliament for Colne Valley from 1987 to 1997, marking the first Conservative hold in the seat's 102-year history at the time of his election.^[59]^[60]

Given name Riddick

Riddick serves as a rare masculine given name in English-speaking regions, with origins traceable to surname variants like Reddick, denoting a locational reference to places in England such as Riddick in County Durham.^[61] Its usage as a first name predates modern media but remained negligible until the early 21st century, with U.S. Social Security Administration records showing initial appearances in 1922 and sporadic low-frequency occurrences thereafter.^[62] No major historical figures are documented with Riddick as a given name, reflecting its obscurity independent of contemporary cultural influences.^[63] The name experienced a minor surge in popularity following the 2000 release of Pitch Black, which popularized the character Richard B. Riddick, though births stayed below 0.01% of male infants annually.^[64] Per SSA-derived data, Riddick peaked at rank 1,371 for boys in 2016, coinciding with the Riddick film's release, before declining; only 16 boys received the name in 2021 and 13 in 2024.^[65]^[66] This trend highlights limited notability, with no verifiable prominent individuals—such as athletes, public figures, or professionals—bearing it as a first name, setting it apart from surname bearers like those in sports or media.^[63]

Places

United States

In North Carolina's Hertford County, the Riddick House near Como exemplifies early American plantation architecture, originally constructed circa 1795 as a two-story frame dwelling on a brick foundation, with subsequent modifications including a third story added after Abram Riddick acquired and rebuilt the property in 1825.^[67] This three-story, five-bay Federal-style structure, associated with local agricultural history, reflects antebellum building practices but lacks designation as a major population center or economic hub. Riddick Road in the same county marks rural areas tied to these historic sites, including family cemeteries, underscoring the surname's ties to 19th-century landownership without notable modern development or events.^[68] No incorporated municipalities named Riddick exist in the United States, distinguishing it from variants like Reddick, Florida, which features small-town amenities but unrelated etymology.^[69] As of 2025, U.S. locales bearing the name remain minor, unincorporated designations focused on preservation rather than habitation or industry, with the Abram Riddick House reported in ruins from structural decay and natural events.^[70] In adjacent Suffolk, Virginia, Riddick's Folly—a 1837 Greek Revival residence with 21 rooms and 16 fireplaces, built by Mills Riddick—serves as a museum highlighting regional history, though it represents individual heritage over geographic prominence.^[71]

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Rating 8.1/10 (1,947) Featuring a remastered edition of The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay (2004), as well as a new full-length campaign, Assault on Dark Athena ...
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List of video games, filtered by franchise(s): The Chronicles of Riddick
The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay (2004) (3.82 average Grouvee user rating) ; The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena (2009) (3.55 ...
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Book Review: The Chronicles of Riddick by Alan Dean Foster
Mar 18, 2016 · After surviving the monster infested planet in Pitch Black, Riddick has sequestered himself away from humanity, but is dragged back in thanks to the arrival of ...
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'Riddick:' The Franchise Vin Diesel Refuses To Let Die - Forbes
Sep 6, 2013 · The Chronicles of Riddick had cost $105 million to produce and earned just $115 million at the global box office. Studios take only about half ...
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The Chronicles Of Riddick (2004): Lost Nearly $50 Million
Rating 2.7 (12) Jun 14, 2019 · The Chronicles of Riddick had a $110 million budget, grossed $115.7 million worldwide, and resulted in a nearly $50 million loss.Missing: issues controversies
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Riddick Became A Box Office Success Because Vin Diesel Refused ...
Sep 3, 2023 · It was a modest hit too, taking in $53 million against a $23 million budget in an era when home video was a much, much bigger deal.<|separator|>
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Vin Diesel's $267 Million Franchise Return Is Very Concerning After ...
Aug 9, 2024 · The return of this $267 million franchise is a lot more concerning after his sci-fi movie bomb that only scored 31% on Rotten Tomatoes.Riddick 4 Is Vin Diesel's... · Why Riddick 4 Could Still Be... · The Movie Could Defy...
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How 'Pitch Black' Turned Vin Diesel Into an Action Star - Fanfare
Mar 28, 2021 · Although Pitch Black depicts Riddick as a mythical superhuman and a heartless killer, he rarely demonstrates his power throughout the movie. The ...
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Vin Diesel Risked All for 'Riddick': 'If We Didn't Finish the Film, I ...
Aug 29, 2013 · Diesel was dedicated to making the film happen at all costs. “I had to leverage my house,” Diesel said. “If we didn't finish the film, I would be homeless.”
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'Riddick: Furya' Sets Production Start Date, International ... - Deadline
May 6, 2024 · Vin Diesel is set to enter production on Riddick: Furya, the anticipated fourth installment of the Riddick franchise, on August 26.<|control11|><|separator|>
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Riddick: Furya - IMDb
It follows Riddick as he returns to his home world, a place he barely remembers and one he fears might be left in ruins.Riddick: Blindsided · Vin Diesel as Riddick · Plot · Full cast & crew<|separator|>
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Vin Diesel Returns as Riddick in Sharp New Look at ... - MovieWeb
Oct 13, 2025 · Alongside Riddick 4, Diesel is now set to return for The Last ... Oct 12, 2025. Jason Momoa Doesn't Want You to See His Short Film From ...
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Riddick: Furya: Everything We Know About The Vin Diesel Movie
Sep 10, 2024 · The Riddick: Furya release date has not yet been announced. However, the upcoming sci-fi movie is starting to pick up steam (more on that in a ...The Release Date · The Cast · The Story · The Trailer
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Louis Riddick - Oakland Raiders Defensive Back - ESPN
LouisRiddick ; Birthdate. 3/15/1969 ; College. Pittsburgh ; Birthplace. Quakertown, PA ; SOLO. 69 ; FF. 0.
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Louis Riddick - ESPN Press Room U.S.
Riddick's NFL front office experience spanned more than a decade with the Washington Football Team and Philadelphia Eagles. He started as a pro scout in ...
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Theo Riddick Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College
Position: RB ; Born: May 4, 1991 in Manville, NJ ; College: Notre Dame (College Stats) ; Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 24 (4886th overall since 1960) ; High ...
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Theo Riddick Career Stats - NFL - ESPN
Complete career NFL stats for Las Vegas Raiders Running Back Theo Riddick on ESPN. Includes scoring, rushing, defensive and receiving stats.
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UK Career Statistics for Andre Riddick
Apr 10, 2025 · Hometown: New York, NY (Bishop Loughlin) ; Position: C ; Playing Height: 6-9 ; Playing Weight: 190 ; Date of Birth: February 1, 1973
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Andre Riddick, Basketball Player, Stats, Height, Age | Proballers
Andre Riddick Career records. Andre Riddick scores a career high 23 points (2004). On April 18, 2004, Andre Riddick set his career high in points in a Belgium ...
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RIDDICK, Carl Wood | US House of Representatives
RIDDICK, Carl Wood, a Representative from Montana; born in Wells, Faribault County, Minn., February 25, 1872; attended the common schools; was graduated ...
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Parliamentary career for Graham Riddick - MPs and Lords
Graham Riddick is no longer a Member, but was most recently the Conservative MP for Colne Valley, and left the Commons on 1 May 1997.Missing: British | Show results with:British
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Graham Riddick - Director, Ashurst Executives Ltd | LinkedIn
MP for Colne Valley. UK Conservative Party. 1987 - 1997 10 years. In 1987 won Colne Valley for the Conservative Party for the first time in the seat's 102 year ...
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Riddick - Baby Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity for a Boy
The name Riddick is a boy's name. Variation of Reddick, recognizable as the name of Vin Diesel's character in the Riddick film series.
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Riddick - Baby Name, Origin, Meaning, And Popularity
English; possibly derived from Old English. Meaning. English: 'brave ruler'; Old English: 'hardy'. Historical & Cultural Background. The name Riddick is ...
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Riddick first name popularity, history and meaning
Based on the last 32 years of data, Riddick is exclusively a male name. ... For the most recent data in 2024, there were 13 male babies and 0 female babies born ...
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Riddick - Baby name meaning, origin, and popularity - BabyCenter
See the popularity of the baby name Riddick over time, plus its meaning, origin, common sibling names, and more in BabyCenter's Baby Names tool.
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Explore Riddick: Meaning, Origin & Popularity - MomJunction
Jun 14, 2024 · As per the SSA, data covering the name Riddick spans 43 years, with the trend starting in 1980 and lasting until 2022. In 2016, the name reached ...Riddick Name's Presence On... · Riddick's Zodiac Sign As Per...
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Baby Name Uniqueness Analyzer: Riddick - data·yze
How common is the name Riddick for a baby born in 2021? Riddick was the 5521st most popular boys name. In 2021 there were only 16 baby boys named Riddick.
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[PDF] One mile south of intersection of SH 1319 and SR 1322 Como ...
a second house in its place sold his. Abram Riddick in 1825. Riddick dismantled the the to construct the about. one from the ward a third story was added, and.
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Riddick Family Cemetery in Hertford, North Carolina - Find a Grave
Find 10 memorial records at the Riddick Family Cemetery cemetery in Hertford, North Carolina. Add a memorial, flowers or photo.
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Reddick, FL: All You Must Know Before You Go (2025) - Tripadvisor
Reddick offers attractions like Antique Emporium, restaurants such as Iron Skillet and Jim's Bar-b-Que, and DeConna Ice Cream. Hotels and campgrounds are also ...<|separator|>
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The Evolution of the Old South: Hertford County, North Carolina The ...
Nov 29, 2024 · The Evolution of the Old South: Hertford County, North Carolina The Abram Riddick House in ruins near the Virginia line.
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Riddicks Folly: Home
Riddick's Folly, built in 1837, is a Greek Revival home with unique architectural details, four floors, 21 rooms, and 16 fireplaces, open to the public.