Species II
“Mating season begins...”
Synopsis
Having just returned from a mission to Mars, Commander Ross isn't exactly himself. He's slowly becoming a terrifying alien entity with one goal -- to procreate with human women! When countless women suffer gruesome deaths after bearing half-alien offspring, scientist Laura Baker and hired assassin Press Lennox use Eve, a more tempered alien clone, to find Ross and his brood. Before long Eve escapes to mate with Ross.
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Species II (1998) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-06-15
Top Cast
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Natasha Henstridge
Eve
Michael Madsen
Press Lenox
Marg Helgenberger
Dr. Laura Baker
Mykelti Williamson
Dennis Gamble
Justin Lazard
Patrick Ross
James Cromwell
Senator Ross
George Dzundza
Colonel Burgess
Sarah Wynter
Melissa
Myriam Cyr
Anne Sampas
Baxter Harris
Dr. Orinsky
Scott Morgan
Harry Sampas
Nancy La Scala
Debutante
Raquel Gardner
Debutante's Sister
Henderson Forsythe
Pentagon Personnel
Robert Hogan
Pentagon Personnel
Ted Sutton
Pentagon Personnel
Peter Boyle
Dr. Herman Cromwell
Gwendolyn Briley-Strand
Biologist
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 10, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 20, 1998
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$35M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$19.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.55x
-$15.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Medak
- Screenplay & Story
- Dennis Feldman, Chris Brancato
- Original Score
- Edward Shearmur
- Original Title
- Species II
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $35M
- Worldwide Gross
- $19.2M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, FGM Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Medak
Dennis Feldman, Chris Brancato
Edward Shearmur
Matthew F. Leonetti, Kyle Rudolph, Steve Switaj, Eric Swenson
Richard Nord
Frank Mancuso Jr., Dennis Feldman, Philip O'Hanlon, Evan Jacobs
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Medak
Director
Frank Mancuso Jr.
Producer
Matthew F. Leonetti
Director of Photography
Richard Bruno
Costume Design
Miljen 'Kreka' Kljaković
Production Design
Chris Brancato
Writer
Shane Dixon
Stunt Coordinator
Joseph Grossberg
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ralph Maiers
Visual Effects Supervisor
Richard Nord
Editor
David Barrett
Stunt Coordinator
Steve Switaj
Director of Photography
Eric Swenson
Director of Photography
Edward Shearmur
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Species II
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Species II about?
Having just returned from a mission to Mars, Commander Ross isn't exactly himself. He's slowly becoming a terrifying alien entity with one goal -- to procreate with human women! When countless women suffer gruesome deaths after bearing half-alien offspring, scientist Laura Baker and hired assassin Press Lennox use Eve, a more tempered alien clone, to find Ross and his brood. Before long Eve escapes to mate with Ross.
Who directed Species II?
Species II was directed by Peter Medak.
Who stars in Species II?
The principal cast of Species II includes Natasha Henstridge, Michael Madsen, Marg Helgenberger, Mykelti Williamson, Justin Lazard.
When was Species II released and how long is it?
Species II was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of Species II?
Species II had a reported production budget of $35M and grossed $19.2M at the worldwide box office (0.55 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Species II?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Species II was composed by Edward Shearmur.
Is Species II based on a book or true story?
Species II is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Dennis Feldman".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Species II?
Species II holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).