Universal Soldier: The Return
“Prepare to become obsolete.”
Synopsis
Luc Deveraux, the heroic former Universal Soldier, is about to be thrown into action once again. When SETH, the supercomputer-controlled ultra-warrior, decides to take revenge and destroy its creators, only Luc can stop it. All hell breaks loose as Luc battles SETH and a deadly team of perfect soldiers in a struggle that pits man against machine and good against evil.
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Top Cast
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Jean-Claude Van Damme
Luc Deveraux
Kiana Tom
Maggie
Bill Goldberg
Romeo
Michael Jai White
SETH
Heidi Schanz
Erin Young, KTXD
Xander Berkeley
Dr. Dylan Cotner
Justin Lazard
Captain Blackburn
Daniel von Bargen
General Radford
James Black
Sergeant Morrow
Karis Paige Bryant
Hillary Deveraux
Brent Hinkley
Squid
Brent Anderson
Technician #2
Mark Dalton
Lead RL Guard
Woody Watson
RL Gate Guard
Jacqueline Klein
Betty Wilson
Maria Arita
Kitty Anderson
Sam Williamson
Hillary's Doctor
Dion Culberson
Drag Queen
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 20, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$33.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$10.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.32x
-$22.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mic Rodgers
- Screenplay & Story
- John Fasano, William Malone
- Original Score
- Don Davis
- Original Title
- Universal Soldier: The Return
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Budget
- $33.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $10.7M
- Production Studios
- TriStar Pictures, Baumgarten-Prophet Entertainment, IndieProd Company Productions, Long Road Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mic Rodgers
John Fasano, William Malone, Dean Devlin, Richard Rothstein, Christopher Leitch
Don Davis
Mike Benson
Peck Prior
Daniel Melnick, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Craig Baumgarten, Michael I. Rachmil, Allen Shapiro
Department Leadership Roster
Mic Rodgers
Director
Daniel Melnick
Producer
Jean-Claude Van Damme
Producer
John Fasano
Screenplay
William Malone
Screenplay
Don Davis
Original Music Composer
Mike Benson
Director of Photography
Michael Runyard
Stunt Coordinator
Craig Baumgarten
Producer
Allen Shapiro
Producer
Peck Prior
Editor
David Chapman
Production Design
Jennifer Bryan
Costume Design
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 — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 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 Universal Soldier: The Return
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What is Universal Soldier: The Return about?
Luc Deveraux, the heroic former Universal Soldier, is about to be thrown into action once again. When SETH, the supercomputer-controlled ultra-warrior, decides to take revenge and destroy its creators, only Luc can stop it. All hell breaks loose as Luc battles SETH and a deadly team of perfect soldiers in a struggle that pits man against machine and good against evil.
Who directed Universal Soldier: The Return?
Universal Soldier: The Return was directed by Mic Rodgers.
Who stars in Universal Soldier: The Return?
The principal cast of Universal Soldier: The Return includes Jean-Claude Van Damme, Kiana Tom, Bill Goldberg, Michael Jai White, Heidi Schanz.
When was Universal Soldier: The Return released and how long is it?
Universal Soldier: The Return was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
What was the box office and production budget of Universal Soldier: The Return?
Universal Soldier: The Return had a reported production budget of $33.5M and grossed $10.7M at the worldwide box office (0.32 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Universal Soldier: The Return?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Universal Soldier: The Return was composed by Don Davis.
Is Universal Soldier: The Return based on a book or true story?
Universal Soldier: The Return is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Dean Devlin", Characters: "Richard Rothstein", Characters: "Christopher Leitch".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Universal Soldier: The Return?
Universal Soldier: The Return holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 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.).