Vin Diesel was cast in the lead role of Riddick, marking a significant step in the film's development.
Principal photography began for The Chronicles of Riddick movie, setting the stage for production.
The movie was officially released in cinemas worldwide, making it available to the general public.
The Chronicles of Riddick was released on DVD, allowing a wider audience to access the film.
Riddick escapes from the brutal prison planet Crematoria showing his survival skills and setting the stage for future conflicts.
Riddick travels to New Mecca seeking refuge and resources, but inadvertently gets involved with mercenaries.
The Necromongers, led by Lord Marshal, begin their conquest of Helion Prime, showing the threat they pose to the universe.
Riddick is captured and brought before the Lord Marshal, who recognizes Riddick’s Furyan heritage and considers recruiting him.
Riddick escapes from the Necromonger flagship setting up his fight against them and quest to seek the last surviving Furyan homeworld.
Using his Furyan heritage, Riddick awakens the ancient Furyan ship to help him fight back the Necromongers.
Riddick confronts the Lord Marshal and defeats him in battle on Crematoria, ending the immediate Necromonger threat and securing his rule as the new Lord Marshal.