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6.5 / 10(11,271 votes)IMDbPG-1320121h 46m$654.2M Worldwide GrossUnited Arab Emirates, United States of America

Men in Black 3

“Back in time.”

Synopsis

Agents J and K are back...in time. J has seen some inexplicable things in his 15 years with the Men in Black, but nothing, not even aliens, perplexes him as much as his wry, reticent partner. But when K's life and the fate of the planet are put at stake, Agent J will have to travel back in time to put things right. J discovers that there are secrets to the universe that K never told him - secrets that will reveal themselves as he teams up with the young Agent K to save his partner, the agency, and the future of humankind.

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MEN IN BLACK 3 - Official TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2012-03-05

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Berlin premiere

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

May 25, 2012

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

November 30, 2012

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedCommercial Hit (2.91x ROI)

Production Budget

$225M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$654.2M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

2.91x

+$429.2M net gain

Theatrical Status

Profitable

Box office tier

Budget: $225MWorldwide: $654.2M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Barry Sonnenfeld
Screenplay & Story
Etan Cohen, Michael Arndt
Original Score
Danny Elfman
Original Title
Men in Black 3
Country of Origin
United Arab Emirates, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 46m
Production Budget
$225M
Worldwide Gross
$654.2M
Production Studios
Columbia Pictures, Hemisphere Media Capital, Amblin Entertainment, Parkes+MacDonald Image Nation, Image Nation Studios

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Barry Sonnenfeld

Screenplay & Story

Etan Cohen, Michael Arndt, Lowell Cunningham, Stanley D. Williams

Original Score & Music

Danny Elfman

Director of Photography

Bill Pope, Igor Meglic

Film Editing

Don Zimmerman

Producers

Laurie MacDonald, Walter F. Parkes, G. Mac Brown, Steven Spielberg

Literary Origin & Source Material
Comic Book:Lowell Cunningham

Department Leadership Roster

Barry Sonnenfeld

Barry Sonnenfeld

Director

Etan Cohen

Etan Cohen

Screenplay

Danny Elfman

Danny Elfman

Original Music Composer

Bill Pope

Bill Pope

Director of Photography

Laurie MacDonald

Laurie MacDonald

Producer

Walter F. Parkes

Walter F. Parkes

Producer

Don Zimmerman

Editor

Bo Welch

Bo Welch

Production Design

Mary E. Vogt

Mary E. Vogt

Costume Design

Ken Ralston

Ken Ralston

Visual Effects Supervisor

Jay Redd

Visual Effects Supervisor

Gregory Oehler

Visual Effects Supervisor

Jon Cowley

Visual Effects Supervisor

Ray McIntyre Jr.

Visual Effects Supervisor

Doug Coleman

Doug Coleman

Stunt Coordinator

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

CanadaPG

Parental Guidance Suggested.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Men in Black 3

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Men in Black 3 about?

Agents J and K are back...in time. J has seen some inexplicable things in his 15 years with the Men in Black, but nothing, not even aliens, perplexes him as much as his wry, reticent partner. But when K's life and the fate of the planet are put at stake, Agent J will have to travel back in time to put things right. J discovers that there are secrets to the universe that K never told him - secrets that will reveal themselves as he teams up with the young Agent K to save his partner, the agency, and the future of humankind.

Who directed Men in Black 3?

Men in Black 3 was directed by Barry Sonnenfeld.

Who stars in Men in Black 3?

The principal cast of Men in Black 3 includes Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin, Jemaine Clement, Emma Thompson.

When was Men in Black 3 released and how long is it?

Men in Black 3 was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.

What was the box office and production budget of Men in Black 3?

Men in Black 3 had a reported production budget of $225M and grossed $654.2M at the worldwide box office (2.91 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).

Who composed the musical score for Men in Black 3?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Men in Black 3 was composed by Danny Elfman.

Is Men in Black 3 based on a book or true story?

Men in Black 3 is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Lowell Cunningham".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Men in Black 3?

Men in Black 3 holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).