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AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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AVP: Alien vs. Predator is a 2004 action thriller directed by Paul W.S. Anderson, starring Lance Henriksen, Ewen Bremner and Sanaa Lathan. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $177.4 million worldwide on a $60 million budget. Critics gave it 21% on Rotten Tomatoes and 29 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.

IMDb rating
5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
21%
worldwide gross
$177.4M
Metascore
29
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AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Genres
Action , Sci-Fi , Thriller , Horror
Original language
English
Budget
$60M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is AVP: Alien vs. Predator About?

The premise of AVP: Alien vs. Predator without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In the remote, icy landscapes of Antarctica, a wealthy explorer's ambitious quest for discovery unwittingly triggers a violent clash between two formidable extraterrestrial forces. Unearthing a hidden pyramid, a team of humans finds themselves caught in a brutal conflict as deadly aliens and skilled Predators engage in a ruthless hunt. The survivors must fight to survive the escalating chaos as the two alien races battle for dominance, leaving them caught in the crossfire.

AVP: Alien vs. Predator Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

AVP: Alien vs. Predator Cast

Lance Henriksen leads the cast, with Ewen Bremner and Sanaa Lathan. Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Paul W.S. Anderson

More films directed by Paul W.S. Anderson, best-rated first: Mortal Kombat, Resident Evil: The Final Chapter, Death Race and Event Horizon.

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Ratings

AVP: Alien vs. Predator Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave AVP: Alien vs. Predator 21% on Rotten Tomatoes and 29 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.

Plot

AVP: Alien vs. Predator Plot Summary

What happens in AVP: Alien vs. Predator from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In 2004, a satellite discovers a mysterious heat bloom beneath Bouvetoya, an island located approximately one thousand miles off the coast of Antarctica. Driven by ambition, wealthy industrialist Charles Bishop Weyland utilizes thermal imaging to unveil a pyramid buried 2000 feet beneath the ice. Determined to claim this find for his multinational communications company, Weyland Industries—part of the Weyland Corporation—he assembles a group of specialists, including archaeologists, linguists, drillers, mercenaries, and a guide named Alexa Woods.

Full summary

The whole story of AVP: Alien vs. Predator, scene by scene

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Box office

AVP: Alien vs. Predator Box Office & Budget

AVP: Alien vs. Predator grossed $177.4 million worldwide on a $60 million budget, 3.0 times what it cost. $80.3 million came from the US and Canada and $97.1 million (55%) from the rest of the world.

2004 box office

Worldwide gross

$177.4M

3.0× its budget

US & Canada
$80.3M
International
$97.1M
Budget
$60M
US & Canada 45% Rest of the world 55%
Videos

AVP: Alien vs. Predator Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

AVP: Alien vs. Predator ≣ 2004 ≣ Trailer
  • Trailer Alien vs. Predator (2004) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Quiz

How Well Do You Know AVP: Alien vs. Predator?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Cars

Cars in AVP: Alien vs. Predator

4 cars on screen, including the Ford F-150 and the PistenBully 300.

  • Ford F-150 in AVP: Alien vs. Predator Ford F-150 Minor role
  • PistenBully 300 in AVP: Alien vs. Predator PistenBully 300 Minor role
  • 2003 PistenBully The Edge in AVP: Alien vs. Predator 2003 PistenBully The Edge Minor role
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FAQ

AVP: Alien vs. Predator FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of AVP: Alien vs. Predator, each answered in a sentence.

How long is AVP: Alien vs. Predator?

AVP: Alien vs. Predator runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was AVP: Alien vs. Predator released?

AVP: Alien vs. Predator was released on August 13, 2004.

Who directed AVP: Alien vs. Predator?

AVP: Alien vs. Predator was directed by Paul W.S. Anderson.

More films by Paul W.S. Anderson

Who is in the cast of AVP: Alien vs. Predator?

AVP: Alien vs. Predator stars Lance Henriksen, Ewen Bremner and Sanaa Lathan, among 4 credited actors.

How much did AVP: Alien vs. Predator make at the box office?

AVP: Alien vs. Predator grossed $177.4 million worldwide ($80.3 million domestic, $97.1 million international) on a budget of $60 million.

How is AVP: Alien vs. Predator rated?

AVP: Alien vs. Predator has 5.7/10 on IMDb, 21% on Rotten Tomatoes, 29 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.

Does AVP: Alien vs. Predator have a post-credit scene?

No. AVP: Alien vs. Predator has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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