The Scorpion King
“Warrior. Legend. King.”
Synopsis
In ancient Egypt, peasant Mathayus is hired to exact revenge on the powerful Memnon and the sorceress Cassandra, who are ready to overtake Balthazar's village. Amid betrayals, thieves, abductions and more, Mathayus strives to bring justice to his complicated world.
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Top Cast
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Dwayne Johnson
Mathayus / The Scorpion King
Steven Brand
Memnon
Michael Clarke Duncan
Balthazar
Kelly Hu
Cassandra
Bernard Hill
Philos
Grant Heslov
Arpid
Peter Facinelli
Takmet
Ralf Moeller
Thorak
Branscombe Richmond
Jesup
Roger Rees
King Pheron
Sherri Howard
Queen Isis
Conrad Roberts
Chieftain
Joseph Ruskin
Tribal Leader
Esteban Cueto
Third Akkadian
Nils Allen Stewart
Torturer
Scott L. Schwartz
Torturer
Andre Henschel
Memnon Soldier
Michael Hilow
Guard at Ant Pit
Release History & Theatrical Window
Fantastic Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 19, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 4, 2002
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$60M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$165.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.76x
+$105.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chuck Russell
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Sommers, David Hayter, William Osborne
- Original Score
- John Debney
- Original Title
- The Scorpion King
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Italian, Thai
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $60M
- Worldwide Gross
- $165.3M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Alphaville Films, Kalima Productions, WWE Studios, Alliance Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chuck Russell
Stephen Sommers, David Hayter, William Osborne, Jonathan Hales
John Debney
John R. Leonetti, Hiro Narita, Robert LaBonge, Monica Frommholz
Michael Tronick, Greg Parsons
James Jacks, Vince McMahon, Kevin Misher, Sean Daniel, Stephen Sommers
Department Leadership Roster
James Jacks
Producer
Kevin Misher
Producer
John Debney
Original Music Composer
Stephen Sommers
Screenplay
Sean Daniel
Producer
Stephen Sommers
Producer
Chuck Russell
Director
David Hayter
Screenplay
John R. Leonetti
Director of Photography
Michael Tronick
Editor
Greg Parsons
Editor
William Osborne
Screenplay
John Bloomfield
Costume Design
Ed Verreaux
Production Design
Tom Lupo
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Scorpion King
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Scorpion King about?
In ancient Egypt, peasant Mathayus is hired to exact revenge on the powerful Memnon and the sorceress Cassandra, who are ready to overtake Balthazar's village. Amid betrayals, thieves, abductions and more, Mathayus strives to bring justice to his complicated world.
Who directed The Scorpion King?
The Scorpion King was directed by Chuck Russell.
Who stars in The Scorpion King?
The principal cast of The Scorpion King includes Dwayne Johnson, Steven Brand, Michael Clarke Duncan, Kelly Hu, Bernard Hill.
When was The Scorpion King released and how long is it?
The Scorpion King was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Scorpion King?
The Scorpion King had a reported production budget of $60M and grossed $165.3M at the worldwide box office (2.76 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Scorpion King?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Scorpion King was composed by John Debney.
Is The Scorpion King based on a book or true story?
The Scorpion King is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Stephen Sommers".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Scorpion King?
The Scorpion King holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).