Universal Soldier: The Return (1999): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Universal Soldier: The Return is a 1999 action sci-fi film directed by Mic Rodgers, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Bill Goldberg and Heidi Schanz. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes and earned $10.7 million worldwide on a $45 million budget. Critics gave it 24 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 23m (83 min)
- Director
- Mic Rodgers
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $45M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Universal Soldier: The Return About?
The premise of Universal Soldier: The Return without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A retired Universal Soldier, Luc Deveraux, is forced to confront his past when S.E.T.H., the advanced AI overseeing the cyborg soldiers, malfunctions and threatens humanity. He must use his combat expertise to defeat the AI's forces and prevent widespread destruction, battling not only the rogue soldiers but also the implications of his own existence and the program’s legacy.
Universal Soldier: The Return Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- time bomb
- biopunk
- cyborg sci fi
- jetski
- planting explosives
- tied to a tree
- jetski chase
- swamp
- knife thrown in chest
- research project
- nudity
- secret military project
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- electrocuted to death
- firefight
- knocked unconscious
- scientist
- military exercise
- swamp boat
- one person army action
- female reporter
- single parent
- military research
- television reporter
- army general
- gunfire
- flashback
- research facility
- military research facility
- military project
- artificial intelligence
- super soldier
- topless nudity
- brain surgery
- evacuation
- luc deveraux character
- thrown through a window
- texas
- shot to death
- second in series
- second film in a series
- microchip implant
- united states of america
- riddled with bullets
- headbutt
- female topless nudity
- regeneration
- sentient artificial intelligence
- female journalist
- tv news
- female television reporter
Universal Soldier: The Return Cast
Jean-Claude Van Damme leads the cast, with Bill Goldberg and Heidi Schanz. Directed by Mic Rodgers.
- Director Mic Rodgers
Universal Soldier: The Return Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Universal Soldier: The Return 24 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.2/10.
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IMDb 4.2 /10
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Metacritic 24 Metascore
User score 4.3
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TMDB 59% User score
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Universal Soldier: The Return Plot Summary
What happens in Universal Soldier: The Return from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Seven years following the events of the initial film, Luc Deveraux (Jean-Claude Van Damme), now living as an ordinary man, has taken on the role of a technical expert. Teaming up with his partner Maggie (Kiana Tom), who has undergone extensive combat training alongside him, they collaborate with the government to develop and enhance the UniSol program. Their goal is to create a new breed of soldier that is not only stronger and faster than before but also more sophisticated and intelligent, aiming to reduce the use of live soldiers on the battlefield.
Full summary
The whole story of Universal Soldier: The Return, scene by scene
Universal Soldier: The Return Box Office & Budget
Universal Soldier: The Return grossed $10.7 million worldwide on a $45 million budget, 24% of what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$10.7M
24% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $10.7M
- Budget
- $45M
Universal Soldier: The Return Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Universal Soldier: The Return.
How Well Do You Know Universal Soldier: The Return?
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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What has Luc Deveraux become seven years after the original film?
Cars in Universal Soldier: The Return
13 cars on screen, including the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice and the 1998 Dodge Durango.
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1997 Ford Econoline Minor role
Universal Soldier: The Return Also Known As
37 alternative titles, including “Universal Soldier - Il Ritorno” and “Universal soldier 2 - Il ritorno”.
- Also known as
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- Universal Soldier - Il Ritorno
- Universal soldier 2 - Il ritorno
- Universal Soldier : le combat absolu
- Tökéletes katona: A visszatérés
- Universal Soldier 2 - The Return
- Universal Soldier - Återkomsten
- Soldado universal 2. El regreso
- Universal soldier 4 - Le combat absolu
- Universal Soldier IV: The Return
- ユニバーサル・ソルジャー／ザ・リターン
- ユニバーサル・ソルジャー ザ・リターン
- ユニバーサル・ソルジャー：ザ・リターン
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- Soldado universal: El retorno
- 再造戰士2：反攻時刻
- 再造战士2：反攻时刻
- Soldat Universal: El retorn
- Universal Soldier - Die Rückkehr
- Универсальный солдат: Возвращение
- Soldado Universal: O Regresso
- Univerzální voják: Zpět v akci
- Uniwersalny Żołnierz: Powrót
- Παγκόσμιος Στρατιώτης: Η Επιστροφή
- חייל אוניברסלי: החזרה
- Soldado Universal: O Retorno
- Універсальний солдат: Повернення
- 유니버셜 솔저: 그 두번째 임무
- Soldatul universal: Întoarcerea
- سرباز جهانی - بازگشت
- Универсален войник: Завръщането
- Evrenin Askerleri: Geri Dönüş
- Soldado Universal 2: El regreso
- 2 คนไม่ใช่คน 2: นักรบกระดูกสมองกล
- Univerzálny vojak: Návrat
- Universalus Karys 2: Sugrįžimas
- ユニバーサル・ソルジャー/ザ・リターン
- Chiến Binh Vũ Trụ 4: Trở Về
- 魔鬼命令：重返戰場
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Universal Soldier: The Return FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Universal Soldier: The Return, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Universal Soldier: The Return?
Universal Soldier: The Return runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
When was Universal Soldier: The Return released?
Universal Soldier: The Return was released on August 20, 1999.
Who directed Universal Soldier: The Return?
Universal Soldier: The Return was directed by Mic Rodgers.
More films by Mic Rodgers Who is in the cast of Universal Soldier: The Return?
Universal Soldier: The Return stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Bill Goldberg and Heidi Schanz.
How much did Universal Soldier: The Return make at the box office?
Universal Soldier: The Return grossed $10.7 million worldwide on a budget of $45 million.
How is Universal Soldier: The Return rated?
Universal Soldier: The Return has 4.2/10 on IMDb, 24 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does Universal Soldier: The Return have a post-credit scene?
No. Universal Soldier: The Return has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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