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Universal Soldier: Regeneration

Seen it?

2010 | 97 min | Adventure, Action, Science Fiction, Thriller

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It made about 11 times its budget, but mixed reviews and a lukewarm 5.7 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Spectral or Escape from New York, start here.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

When terrorists threaten nuclear catastrophe at Chernobyl, the world's only hope is to reactivate decommissioned Universal Soldier Luc Deveraux. Rearmed and reprogrammed, Deveraux must take on his nemesis from the original Universal Soldier and a next-generation "UniSol" that seems almost unstoppable.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    Mixed reviews

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.7 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $154 million worldwide on a $14 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 55K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by John Hyams

  • Jean-Claude Van DammeLuc Deveraux
  • Dolph LundgrenAndrew Scott
  • Andrei ArlovskiNGU
  • Mike PyleCaptain Kevin Burke
  • Corey JohnsonCoby
  • Garry CooperDoctor Porter
  • Emily JoyceDr. Sandra Fleming
  • Zahari BaharovGeneral Topov
  • Aki AvniGeneral Boris
  • Kerry ShaleDr. Colin