Universal Soldier: The Return
1999, English. Directed by Mic Rodgers.
Prepare to become obsolete.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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5.9/10 from 1,389 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Universal Soldier: The Return
Universal Soldier: The Return isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Mic RodgersDirector
- Jean-Claude Van DammeLuc Deveraux
- Kiana TomMaggie
- Bill GoldbergRomeo
- Michael Jai WhiteSETH
- Heidi SchanzErin Young, KTXD
- Xander BerkeleyDr. Dylan Cotner
- Justin LazardCaptain Blackburn
- Daniel von BargenGeneral Radford
- James BlackSergeant Morrow
- Karis Paige BryantHillary Deveraux
- Brent HinkleySquid
- Brent AndersonTechnician #2
Details
- Released
- 5 August 1999
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Fasano, William Malone
- Budget
- $34M
- Box office
- $11M
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Universal Soldier: The Return: quick answers
What should I watch before Universal Soldier: The Return?
Watch Universal Soldier (1992), Universal Soldier II: Brothers in Arms (1998), and Universal Soldier III: Unfinished Business (1998) first.
What comes after Universal Soldier: The Return?
Next in the series: Universal Soldier: Regeneration (2010) and Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning (2012).
Is Universal Soldier: The Return worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 1,389 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Universal Soldier: The Return?
Universal Soldier: The Return runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Does Universal Soldier: The Return have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Universal Soldier: The Return. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Universal Soldier: The Return parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Universal Soldier: The Return is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Universal Soldier: The Return on?
Universal Soldier: The Return isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Universal Soldier: The Return?
If you liked Universal Soldier: The Return, try Bloodshot, Osiris, The Chronicles of Riddick.
Who directed Universal Soldier: The Return?
Universal Soldier: The Return (1999) was directed by Mic Rodgers and stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Kiana Tom, Bill Goldberg.