Karl Urban, known for his portrayal of Commander Siberius Vaako in the sci-fi action series The Chronicles of Riddick, remains open to returning to the franchise after more than two decades. Speaking at Emerald City Comic-Con, Urban revealed he had not been contacted about the rumored fourth installment but expressed enthusiasm about reprising his role if the right circumstances align.
Urban addressed the possibility of returning as Vaako when asked if he would participate in a new Riddick film reportedly underway. While unaware of any official plans, he made clear his interest hinges on the quality of the script, timing, and opportunity within this distinct universe.
Details on The Chronicles of Riddick Series and Upcoming Installment
The Riddick film series began in 2000 with Pitch Black, starring Vin Diesel as the titular antihero. Urban first appeared as Vaako in the 2004 sequel The Chronicles of Riddick and reprised the role briefly in 2013’s Riddick. The franchise has maintained a dedicated fanbase eager for expansion, with Diesel teasing a fourth film called Riddick: Furya. This project, directed once again by Dave Twohy, reportedly entered production in 2024 but has yet to receive an official release date.
Dave Twohy, the director behind the series, has highlighted the new film’s focus on exploring Riddick’s origins and returning to his home world. He emphasized the long-standing collaboration with Vin Diesel and their creative output, which includes three films, two video games, an anime, and motion comics. This continued development reflects the ongoing demand from loyal fans for more content in the Riddick universe.
“Our legion fans have demanded it for years, and now we’re finally ready to honor their call-to-action with Riddick: Furya,”
Twohy said in 2023.
“My collaboration with Vin and One Race has spanned 20 fruitful years, as together we’ve created three movies, two video games, an anime production, and motion comics for the internet. This new big-screen event will see a return to Riddick’s home world, where we finally get to explore Riddick’s genesis.”
Box Office Performance of the Riddick Trilogy
The trilogy of Riddick films has been commercially successful worldwide, earning a combined total exceeding $267 million. Pitch Black generated roughly $53 million, followed by The Chronicles of Riddick, which grossed more than $115 million globally. The 2013 installment, Riddick, recorded a slight decrease but still brought in over $98 million, demonstrating consistent interest in the franchise’s continuation.
What’s Next for Karl Urban and the Riddick Franchise?
The question of when Karl Urban might revisit his role remains open, depending largely on project development and creative factors. Meanwhile, Urban’s upcoming projects include starring in Mortal Kombat 2, set for theatrical release on May 8, 2026. He is also slated to return for the final season of The Boys, which will premiere on Prime Video on April 8, 2026. Fans will be watching closely to see if the timing for a Riddick comeback will align with Urban’s future commitments.
You know what, if it was the right opportunity, and the right script, and the right timing, I’d love to go back and play with those guys. I had a lot of fun working with Vin [Diesel] and [director] Dave Twohey, and it’s a fun universe to work in, so you know, I’m always down.
Karl Urban, Actor
