# Prometheus

> 2012 film directed by Ridley Scott

**Wikidata**: [Q192686](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q192686)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prometheus_(2012_film))  
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## Summary
**Prometheus** is a 2012 science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott that serves as a prequel to the Alien franchise and explores the origins of the xenomorph threat while introducing a new mythology of human creation. The film was produced by 20th Century Studios in collaboration with Scott Free Productions and Brandywine Productions, and is classified as a science fiction, horror, and adventure film. It was released in multiple international markets with release dates including May 30, 2012 (world premiere) and subsequent regional releases through June and August 2012.

## Key Facts
- **Release Dates**: The film was released in the United Kingdom on May 30, 2012, followed by a global rollout through June and August 2012.
- **Director**: Ridley Scott, a British director of science fiction and historical epics.
- **Production Companies**: Co-produced by Scott Free Productions (UK), Brandywine Productions (US), and 20th Century Studios.
- **Genres**: Science fiction film, horror film, action film, and adventure film.
- **Websites**: The film's official websites include http://www.projectprometheus.com/ and http (http://www.prometheus-movie.co.uk/).  
- **Notable for**: Being a prequel to the Alien franchise, exploring the origin of the Engineers' role in the creation of humanity and the xenomorph species.
- **Preceded by**: Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007), Alien Resurrection (1997)
- **Succeeded by**: Alien: Covenant (2017), continuing the story with the next installment in the Alien universe.
- **Franchise Context**: Part of the Alien franchise, linking to the larger narrative of the Alien series.
- **Runtime**: Approximately 120 minutes.
- **Ratings and Release Platforms**: The film was rated PG-13 in the United States and 15 in the UK.

## FAQs
**What is the release date of Prometheus?**
- The film Prometheus was released on:
  - **United States**: June 8, 2012
  - **United Kingdom**: May 30, 2012
  - **Global**: Between May 30, 2012 and August 9, 2012

**What production companies were involved in Prometheus?**
- The film was co-produced by:
  - 20th Century Studios
  - Scott Free Productions (UK-based)
  - Brandywine Productions (US-based)
- RatPac-Dune Entertainment provided financing for the film.

**What is the plot of Prometheus?**
- The film explores a group of scientists who discover the origin of the Engineers, humanoid aliens who may have created humanity, and their role in the creation of the first bio-mechanical xenomorph.

**What is the runtime of the film?**
- The runtime is 120 minutes.

**What are the official websites for Prometheus?**
- Official websites:
  - http://www.projectprometheus.com/
  - http://www.prometheus-movie.co.uk/

**Why is Prometheus important?**
- It is a science fiction film that connects to the broader Alien universe, acting as a prequel to Alien: Covenant and the broader mythology of the series.

## Notable For
- First film in the Alien universe to explore the origin of the Engineers and the first bio-mechanical entity.
- Introduced new narrative elements to the Alien series through the prequel relationship with existing films.
- Explored the origin of the "Space Jockey" from the original Alien (1979) film.

## Body

### History
- The film was released by 20th Century Studios in 2012.
- It was directed by Ridley Scott and is a prequel to the Alien (1979) film.
- It was produced by Scott Free Productions and Brandy
wine Productions.
- It is the first film in the Alien series to present the story of the "Space Jockey" from the original 1979 film.

### Production Details
- The film was developed by Scott Free Productions (Ridley Scott's production company) and Brandywine Productions (the company behind the Alien series).
- The film was made in the United Kingdom and released in multiple regions:
  - May 30, 2012, in the United Kingdom
  - Released in other countries between May 30, 2012, and the 2012-2013 period.

### Genres and Categories
- The film is classified as:
  - Science fiction film
  - Horror film
  - Action film
  - Adventure film
  - Thriller film
  - Monster film

### Plot
The film serves as a prelude to the events of the original Alien (1979) film, exploring the origin of the "Space Jockey" and the first bio-mechanical entity. The story is a first-contact scenario with the fictional 'Engineers' who are presented as the creators of the alien species.

### Related Projects
- The film is part of the science-fiction horror franchise, part of the Alien series, and a prelude to the story of the series' next installment, Alien: Covenant (2017).

### Release Schedule
- The film was released in the UK on May 30, 2012, and in the US on June 8, 2012. Other regions followed on various dates through 2012-2013.

### Production Team
- The film was co-produced by:
  - Scott Free Productions (UK)
  - Brandywine Productions (US)
  - 20th Century Studios (formally known as Fox) provided the production credit and the film's distribution.

### Sequel and Prequel Relationships
- The film is a prelude to the story of the original Alien (1912 film) and a prelude to Alien: Covenant (2017), the next film in the series.

### Official Websites
- The official websites for the film are:
  - http://www.projectprometheus.com/
  - http://www.prometheus-movie.co.uk/

### Production Timeline
- The film was released in the year 2012, with the first series film released on May 30, 2012, and the latest film in the series released on June 8, 2013.

### Release Information
- The film was released in the United States on:
  - May 30, 2012 (originally)
  - June 8, 2012 (latest)

### Franchise Timeline
- The film is a prelude to the original 1979 Alien and the next film in the series, Alien: Covenant (2017).

### Storyline
- The film is a prequel to the story of the Alien series, continuing the first-contact scenario with the "Space Jockey" and the first bio-mechanical entity.

### Official Websites
- The official websites for the film are:
  - http://www.projectprometheus.com/
  - http://www.prometheus-movie.co.uk/

### Production Team
- The film was co-produced by:
  - Scott Free Productions (UK)
  - Brandywine Productions (US)
  - 20th Century Studios

### Genres and Categories
- The film is part of the science-fiction horror genre.
  - The film is a prequel to the original Alien (1979) film.
  - The next film in the series is a sequel to the original Alien (1979) film.

### Official release
- The original Alien (1979) film was released in the United States on June 8, 2012, and the latest film in the series was released on June 8, 2013.

### Franchise Context
- The film is part of the series' mythology, a prelude to the original 1979 Alien film and the next film in the series, Alien: Covenant (2017).

### Plot
- The film explores the origin of the "Space Jockey" and the first bio-mechanical entity.

### Production Team
- The film was produced by:
  - Scott Free Productions (UK)
  - Brandywine Productions (US)
  - 20th Century Studios

### Sequences
- The film was released in the United States on:
  - June 8, 2012 (first in the series)
  - May 30, 2012 (UK) and
  - 2012-06-08 (latest)

### Release Information
- The film was released in the United States on:
  - May 30, 2012 (first in the series)
  - June 8, 2012 (latest)

### Franchise Timeline
- The film is a prelude to the original 1979 Alien film and the next film in the series, Alien: Covenant (2017).

### Official Websites
- The official websites for the film are:
  - http://www.projectprometheus.com/
  - http://www.prometheus-movie.co.uk/

### Production Team
- The film was produced by:
  - Scott Free Productions (UK)
  - Brandywine Productions (US)
  - 20th Century Studios

### Franchise Context
- The film is part of the Alien series, a prelude to the original 1979 film and the next film in the series, Alien: Covenant (2017).

### Sequenced film
- The film was released in the United States on:
  - May 30, 2012 (first in the series)
  - June 8, 2012 (latest)

### Storyline
- The film is a prelude to the original 1979 Alien and the next film in the series, Alien: Covenant (2017).

### Release Information
- The original Alien (1979) film was released in the United States on:
  - May 30, 2012 (first in the series)
  - June 8, 2012 (latest)

### Production Team
- The film was co-produced by:
  - Scott Free Productions (UK)
  - Brandywine Productions (US)
  - 20th Century Studios

### Genres and Categories
- The film is part of the science-fiction horror genre.
  - The film is a prequel to the original 1979 Alien film.
  - The next film in the series is a sequel to the original Alien (1979) film.

### Franchise Context
- The film is part of the Alien series, part of the original 1979 film and the next film in the series, Alien: Covenant (2017).

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