In 2000 I went to see Pitch Black with a few friends and there were only a few people in theater. We all liked the movie and after the movie was over I found myself wondering about the future of the characters that survived. I thought that, being a low-budget science fiction movie, Pitch Black would never have a sequel of any kind. Then in 2004 Universal Studios released The Chronicles of Riddick, a far more expensive movie. Fans of Pitch Black eagerly went to see the sequel.

Fast-forward to 2013 and Riddick, the third film featuring Vin Diesel as the title character, is released. Even though neither Metacritic.com or Rottentomatoes.com gave an overall favorable score to the movie, Riddick is the best reviewed movie of the series.

This buyer’s guide will include Blu-ray, DVD and digital versions of the Director’s Cut and theatrical version of Riddick. The director’s cut is 8 minutes longer than the theatrical version.

Riddick on Blu-ray

The Blu-ray disc set of Riddick contains both the theatrical version and the director’s cut. It includes one Blu-ray disc and one DVD. The digital copy can be redeemed through UltraViolet or iTunes. There are also features available through BD-Live if your Blu-ray player has this feature. The 1080p video comes with 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio. It currently cost $22.99 from Amazon.com.

Riddick Blu-ray Exclusive Special Features

Unrated Director’s Cut

The Twohy Touch

Riddickian Tech

Vin’s Riddick

Meet the Mercs

The World of Riddick

Riddick: Blindsided

Riddick on DVD

The DVD option only contains the DVD with the theatrical version. It comes in standard definition with Dolby Digital 5.1 audio. It cost $17.99.

Riddick DVD Special Features

Vin’s Riddick

Meet the Mercs

Riddick: Blindsided

Riddick from iTunes

iTunes offers both the Director’s Cut of Riddick and the theatrical version of the movie. This purchase will work on all Apple devices and PCs. For $14.99 they each come in 1080p with 5.1 Dolby surround sound. Each version comes with extras.

Riddick iTunes Extras

Vin’s Riddick

Meet the Mercs

Riddick: Blindsided

Riddick from Amazon Instant

Amazon Instant is also offering both versions of Riddick. Even though both versions come in 1080p they both only have stereo sound. Both versions each cost $14.99. This purchase will work on numerous devices including Amazon’s line of Kindle tablets. Oh, and it does not come with any extras.

Riddick from Cinema Now

Integrated with the UltraViolet digital download system, Cinema Now is offering Riddick both versions of Riddick for $16 each. Cinema Now works on the previous generation of consoles, smart TVs, Blu-ray players and mobile devices. It comes in 1080p resolution with stereo sound. It does not come with any extras.

Riddick from Target Ticket

Target Ticket offers both versions of the movie for $14.99 each. This purchase works on Android and iOS devices. It will also on Xbox 360, but not only any other console. It only comes with stereo sound. It does not come with any extras.

Riddick from Google Play

Google Play offers both versions of the movie for $14.99 each. This purchase works on Android and Chrome devices. It only comes with stereo sound. It does not come with any extras.

Riddick from Vudu

Vudu offers both versions of the movie for $14.99 each. This purchase works on Android and iOS devices. It will also work on Xbox 360 and PS3. It comes with Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 surround sound. Neither option comes with any extras.

Riddick Wrap Up

If you are a fan of Riddick you have to go with the Blu-ray.

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