The search for our beginning could lead to our end.
A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race.
Cast
Noomi Rapace
Elizabeth Shaw
Michael Fassbender
David
Charlize Theron
Meredith Vickers
Idris Elba
Janek
Guy Pearce
Peter Weyland
Logan Marshall-Green
Charlie Holloway
Sean Harris
Fifield
Rafe Spall
Millburn
Emun Elliott
Chance
Benedict Wong
Ravel
Kate Dickie
Ford
Branwell Donaghey
Mercenary 1
Vladimir "Furdo" Furdik
Mercenary 2
C.C. Smiff
Mercenary 3
Shane Steyn
Mercenary 4
Ian Whyte
Last Engineer
John Lebar
Ghost Engineer
Daniel James
Sacrifice Engineer
Patrick Wilson
Shaw's Father
Lucy Hutchinson
Young Shaw
Giannina Facio
Shaw's Mother
Anil Biltoo
Linguist Teacher
Louisa Staples
Greeting Message Violinist
James Embree
Mechanic 1
Florian Robin
Mechanic 2
Matthew Burgess
Mechanic 3
Eugene O'Hare
Mechanic 4
Richard Thomson
Archaeological Assistant
Philip McGinley
Archaeological Assistant
Jenny Rainsford
Archaeological Assistant
Rhona Croker
Archaeological Assistant
Wambui Wa-Ngatho
Automated Voice (Swahili) (voice)
Wannaporn Rienjang
Automated Voice (Thai) (voice)
Zed Sevcikova
Automated Voice (Czech) (voice)
Sonam Dugdak
Automated Voice (Tibetan) (voice)
Reynir Thor Eggertsson
Automated Voice (Icelandic) (voice)
Shin-Ichiro Okajima
Automated Voice (Japanese) (voice)
Charalambos Dendrinos
Automated Voice (Greek) (voice)
Berhane Woldegabriel
Automated Voice (Amharic) (voice)
Annie Penn
Ship Computer Voice (voice)
Robin Atkin Downes
Ship Computer Voice (voice)
James Currie
Weyland Guest (uncredited)
Dan Dewhirst
Peter Weyland Files (uncredited)
Phill Martin
Elephantine Engineer (uncredited)
Matt Rook
Elder Engineer (uncredited)
Videos
News
Ridley Scott’s Post-Apocalyptic Thriller ‘The Dog Stars’ Set for Summer 2026 Release
From visionary director Ridley Scott (Alien, Blade Runner), The Dog Stars will soar into theaters on August 28, 2026 via 20th Century Studios. Based o...
- Release Date 05/30/2012
- Language English
- Director Ridley Scott
- Writers Jon Spaihts, Damon Lindelof
- Editor Pietro Scalia
- Cinematographer Dariusz Wolski
- Producers David Giler, Walter Hill, Ridley Scott
- Companies Dune Entertainment, 20th Century Fox, Brandywine Productions, Scott Free Productions
- Budget $130,000,000
- Homepage www.20thcenturystudios.com
| Country | Date | Format | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | Apr 11, 2012 | Premiere (Paris) | 16 |
| BE | May 30, 2012 | Theatrical | 18 |
| France | May 30, 2012 | Theatrical | 16 |
| AZ | May 31, 2012 | Theatrical | — |
| BY | May 31, 2012 | Theatrical | — |
| CL | May 31, 2012 | Theatrical | — |
| DK | May 31, 2012 | Theatrical | 15 |
| KZ | May 31, 2012 | Theatrical | — |
| Netherlands | May 31, 2012 | Theatrical | 16 |
| UA | May 31, 2012 | Theatrical | — |
| AM | Jun 1, 2012 | Theatrical | — |
| BG | Jun 1, 2012 | Theatrical | D |
| FI | Jun 1, 2012 | Theatrical | K-16 |
| IE | Jun 1, 2012 | Theatrical | 15A |
| LV | Jun 1, 2012 | Theatrical | — |
| NO | Jun 1, 2012 | Theatrical | 18 |
| SE | Jun 1, 2012 | Theatrical | 15 |
| TR | Jun 1, 2012 | Theatrical | — |
| United Kingdom | Jun 1, 2012 | Theatrical | 15 |
| HK | Jun 6, 2012 | Theatrical | — |
| ID | Jun 6, 2012 | Theatrical | — |
| IS | Jun 6, 2012 | Theatrical | — |
| PH | Jun 6, 2012 | Theatrical | — |
| South Korea | Jun 6, 2012 | Theatrical | 18 |
| TW | Jun 6, 2012 | Theatrical | — |
| Australia | Jun 7, 2012 | Theatrical | MA15+ |
| CZ | Jun 7, 2012 | Digital | 15+ |
| GR | Jun 7, 2012 | Theatrical | Κ-15 |
| HR | Jun 7, 2012 | Theatrical | — |
| HU | Jun 7, 2012 | Theatrical | 16 |
| KW | Jun 7, 2012 | Theatrical | — |
| NZ | Jun 7, 2012 | Theatrical | — |
| PT | Jun 7, 2012 | Theatrical | M/16 |
| SG | Jun 7, 2012 | Theatrical | — |
| SI | Jun 7, 2012 | Theatrical | — |
| SK | Jun 7, 2012 | Theatrical | 15 |
| TH | Jun 7, 2012 | Theatrical | — |
| Canada | Jun 8, 2012 | Theatrical | — |
| EE | Jun 8, 2012 | Theatrical | — |
| EG | Jun 8, 2012 | Theatrical | — |
| IN | Jun 8, 2012 | Theatrical | — |
| LT | Jun 8, 2012 | Theatrical | — |
| MK | Jun 8, 2012 | Theatrical | — |
| PK | Jun 8, 2012 | Theatrical | — |
| Romania | Jun 8, 2012 | Theatrical | 18 |
| United States | Jun 8, 2012 | Theatrical | R |
| AR | Jun 14, 2012 | Theatrical | — |
| BH | Jun 14, 2012 | Theatrical | — |
| IL | Jun 14, 2012 | Theatrical | — |
| PE | Jun 14, 2012 | Theatrical | — |
| Brazil | Jun 15, 2012 | Theatrical | 14 |
| CO | Jun 15, 2012 | Theatrical | — |
| Mexico | Jun 15, 2012 | Theatrical | B-15 |
| PA | Jun 15, 2012 | Theatrical | — |
| PY | Jun 15, 2012 | Theatrical | — |
| UY | Jun 15, 2012 | Theatrical | — |
| KH | Jun 21, 2012 | Theatrical | — |
| VN | Jun 22, 2012 | Theatrical | — |
| Poland | Jul 20, 2012 | Theatrical | 16 |
| VE | Aug 3, 2012 | Theatrical | — |
| Germany | Aug 8, 2012 | Theatrical | 16 |
| AT | Aug 9, 2012 | Theatrical | — |
| CH | Aug 9, 2012 | Theatrical | 16 |
| Spain | Aug 10, 2012 | Theatrical | 16 |
| Japan | Aug 24, 2012 | Theatrical | — |
| GR | Sep 25, 2012 | Physical (DVD) | — |
| France | Oct 3, 2012 | Physical (DVD & Blu-Ray) | — |
| SE | Oct 3, 2012 | Physical (DVD, Blu-ray) | 15 |
| GR | Oct 10, 2012 | Physical (BluRay) | — |
| Italy | Oct 18, 2012 | Theatrical | VM14 |
| SE | May 6, 2014 | Physical (3D Blu-ray) | 15 |
| France | Jun 28, 2017 | Digital (VOD) | — |
| SE | Aug 21, 2017 | Physical (4K UltraHD) | 15 |
| France | Sep 13, 2017 | Physical (4K UHD) | — |
| France | Dec 30, 2020 | Digital (Prime Video) | — |
| France | Apr 2, 2021 | Digital (Disney+) | — |
Prometheus Ratings
Overall
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Scares
How effective are the jump scares
Atmosphere
How immersive and tense is the atmosphere
Gore
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Story
Quality of the storyline and plot
Special Effects
Quality of special/visual effects
Sound Design
Audio quality and sound effects
Pacing
Flow and timing of the narrative