A John Carpenter action film series following the main protagonist Snake Plissken, a former Special Forces operative turned criminal who is called upon to breach dangerous environments for search-and-rescue missions of the utmost priority.
Combined theatrical financials and commercial performance across all 2 installments.
Total Worldwide Gross
$92.5M
Cumulative box office receipts
Total Production Budget
$56M
Combined studio investments
Average Gross / Film
$46.3M
Average theatrical return
Commercial Multiple
1.65x
Worldwide Gross vs Budget
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In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted into a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam free. After the US president crash-lands inside, war hero Snake Plissken has 24 hours to bring him back.
Into the 9.6-quaked Los Angeles of 2013 comes Snake Plissken. His job: wade through L.A.'s ruined landmarks to retrieve a doomsday device.