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Prometheus (2012)
Also known as: Alien: Prometheus, Paradise

Visionary filmmaker Ridley Scott returns to the genre he helped define, creating an original science fiction epic set in the most dangerous corners of the universe. The film takes a team of scientists and explorers on a thrilling journey that will test their physical and mental limits and strand them on a distant world, where they will discover the answers to our most profound questions and to life's ultimate mystery.

Reviews

Thelma and Louise Blu-ray Review - February 15, 2011
Ridley Scott's road movie turns 20.

Previews

What's the Best New Movie Trailer? - December 28, 2011
Batman? Bilbo? Battleship? Vote on your favorite!

News

Batman, Spidey Skip the Super Bowl - January 11, 2012
Some major studios are sitting out the big game.

Pixar Does Prometheus - January 10, 2012
WALL-E and Ridley Scott get the mash-up treatment.

Watch the Prometheus Trailer - December 22, 2011
How does Ridley Scott's highly anticipated return to sci-fi look?

Does This Prometheus Footage Look Like Alien? - December 21, 2011
Ridley Scott's return to sci-fi gets a trailer.

See the Prometheus Poster - December 14, 2011
In space, no one can wait to see this movie.

More Images from Ridley Scott's Prometheus - November 23, 2011
If nothing else, this kinda-sorta Alien prequel will look amazing.

Ridley Scott Talks Prometheus - November 7, 2011
No Ripley? No Ripley.

Lindelof on Fassbender & Prometheus - September 29, 2011
Writer-producer discusses Magneto, Ripley and C-3PO.

Ridley Scott Making Blade Runner 2 - August 18, 2011
UPDATED: The original's helmer is back for more.

Nite Owl Joins Prometheus - August 12, 2011
Patrick Wilson to play... somebody in Ridley Scott's opus.

Comic-Con: Ridley Scott Previews Prometheus - July 21, 2011
The director of Blade Runner and Alien returns to the science-fiction genre.

The Big Guide to Comic-Con 2011 - July 8, 2011
Check out all the panels you can't miss. Or else.

What Ridley Scott's Prometheus Is and Isn't About - July 1, 2011
Thrilling journey? Check. Alien God? Uncheck.

Pearce Joins Ridley Scott's Prometheus - May 2, 2011
Will he play a xenomorph?

Producers Want Ridley Scott for New Blade Runner Film - March 3, 2011
Who better than the the original film's director?

Fassbender Talks Prometheus - February 28, 2011
The X-Men: First Class star on Ridley Scott's next.

Idris Elba Joins Ridley Scott's Prometheus - February 25, 2011
Stringer Bell in the Xenomorph house!

Theron Set for Ridley Scott's Prometheus - February 11, 2011
A latter day Ripley for a latter day Alien.

Fassbender Magnetizes Prometheus - January 26, 2011
X-Men: First Class actor set to star in Ridley Scott's sci-fi film.

Watts Up, J. Edgar? - January 26, 2011
Eastwood casts The Ring actress in his Hoover biopic.

Jolie vs. Theron vs. Alien - January 14, 2011
Oscar-winning babes batte for role in prequel, Prometheus.

Charlize Picks Alien Over Eastwood? - January 11, 2011
Oscar winner rejects Hoover, joins Snow White and maybe Alien prequel.

Giger May Return for Alien Prequel - December 20, 2010
Or so says his wife.

Two More Potential Alien Prequel Stars - December 8, 2010
A fast track, a new title (?), and an all-CGI character round out the latest batch of Alien news.

Ridley's Picked His Alien Babe - October 28, 2010
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo's Rapace said to be his fave.

Alien Prequel Wants Anne Hathaway - October 19, 2010
And we want her. It's a win-win.

The Girl Who Kicked the Vampire's Nest - October 13, 2010
Rapace reportedly books passage aboard the Demeter.

Dragon Tattoo Star Joining Aliens? - October 7, 2010
In space no one can hear you speak Swedish.

The Girl With the Alien Tattoo - October 1, 2010
Rapace rumored for Ridley's prequel, but is the film in trouble?

Clash of the Aliens - September 7, 2010
Gemma Arterton says she's up for the lead in Ridley's prequel.

The Origin of the Aliens - September 3, 2010
Ridley Scott talks up the prequel to his seminal sci-fi film.

Alien Prequel Gets a Dose of Lost - July 28, 2010
Lindelof reportedly lending his sci-fi chops to the film.

Will The Wolf Devour Ridley's Alien? - July 8, 2010
Scott, DiCaprio may re-team for Scorsese-produced Wall Street.

Alien Prequel, Sequel Details - June 14, 2010
Ridley Scott will tell the S@#% out of the Space Jockey's origins.

Alien Prequel Split in Two - April 26, 2010
Ridley Scott revelas yet more details about the flick and discusses 3D possiblities.

Alien Prequel Visiting Blu-ray? - April 23, 2010
Rumor is that the new release gets Space Jockey'd.

Scott Talks Alien Prequel - April 23, 2010
Is Sigourney back? Is the Space Jockey?!

From Aliens to Ronin - November 17, 2009
Keanu gets his samurai director.

Alien Prequel Plot Details - October 29, 2009
Ridley Scott: "Movie is a brand new box of tricks."

Alien Prequel Confirmed - July 31, 2009
Ridley Scott onboard to direct.

Alien Prequel Update - June 9, 2009
Does Fox want Ridley Scott back at the helm?

Alien Remake Talk - May 28, 2009
It's enough to make your chest burst.

Features

What You Thought of the Prometheus Trailer - January 6, 2012
IGN's Readers' Take explores Ridley Scott's return to sci-fi.

What You Thought of the Dark Knight Rises Trailer - December 26, 2011
IGN's Readers' Take debuts.

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 150 - December 22, 2011
The IGN Movies crew closes out 2011 and looks ahead to 2012.

Back Off, Hollywood! - December 20, 2011
What do all these current movie posters have in common?

Things You Can't Miss at Comic-Con - July 18, 2011
What are the must-see nerd events in San Diego? We got ya covered.

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 116 - February 25, 2011
The Oscars, Superman, Dead Island and more.

Dead Space and Saw Cut into this Week's Releases - January 25, 2011
New on Blu: Saw + Dead Space = Saw in Space

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 111 - January 14, 2011
Spidey, Batman's babes, Hobbit, Cap, 007, Green Hornet & more.

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 103 - October 29, 2010
Batman 3, Cap, The Hobbit, Avatar 2, Saw 3D and more!

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 102 - October 22, 2010
Batman 3, Spidey, Hobbit. Wolvie 2, Jackass 3D, Bourne 4 and more!

Sigourney on Alien, Avatar and GB3 - October 18, 2010
We hope you enjoy our one-on-one chat with Ripley as much as we did.

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 85 - April 29, 2010
Iron Man 2, Batman 3, Nightmare on Elm Street, Saw 7, and more.

Blu-rays Missing in Action - April 14, 2010
Blu-ray is good, but we examine the many films that have been ignored by the format so far.

Top 10 Megan Fox Dream Roles - July 30, 2009
IGN considers potential casting couch options for the Transformers babe.

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Movie Details

Prometheus

  • Release Date:
  • US (wide): June 8, 2012
  • Genre: Horror
  • Other Genres: Sci-Fi
  • Studio: 20th Century Fox
  • Production Company: Scott Free Productions
  • Language: English
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