Species III
A ruthless geneticist and competing alien hybrids pursue Sara, a rapidly matured offspring whose reproductive biology may determine the survival of an engineered species.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Moderate
- lurid
- tense
- visceral
- late night horror marathon
- sci fi sequel binge
What critics said
Critics broadly regarded the sequel as an underdeveloped and repetitive science-fiction horror film weakened by its absurd plot and poor effects.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Dr. Abbot harvests Sara's eggs and pursues a Nobel Prize through engineered reproduction.
Sara's maturation, mating search, and the half-breeds' attempt to reproduce drive the conflict.
The plot foregrounds Sara's sexualized alien biology alongside monster attacks and DNA research.
Eve's offspring becomes Sara, continuing the alien-human hybrid storyline with a largely new cast.
Films like Species III, and why
Species
Shared science fiction monster premise, sexualized alien biology, and pulpy horror-action tone.
Splice
Shared creature-feature horror, laboratory experimentation, and provocative sci-fi exploitation.
Resident Evil: Apocalypse
Shared genetically engineered monsters, military pursuit, and action-horror spectacle.
Movie Details
- Director
- Brad Turner
- Release Date
- 2004-11-27
- Runtime
- 111 min
- Rating
- 5.2 / 10 (491)
Cast
- Robin Dunne
- Robert Knepper
- Sunny Mabrey
- Amelia Cooke
- Christopher Neame
- Patricia Bethune
- Michael Warren
- Natasha Henstridge
- John Paul Pitoc
- Joel Stoffer
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Species III about?
- A ruthless geneticist and competing alien hybrids pursue Sara, a rapidly matured offspring whose reproductive biology may determine the survival of an engineered species.
- What is Species III like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Species III as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Species III violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Species III as moderate.
- What did critics think of Species III?
- Critics broadly regarded the sequel as an underdeveloped and repetitive science-fiction horror film weakened by its absurd plot and poor effects.
- Which films are like Species III?
- Films with a similar feel include Species, Splice, and Resident Evil: Apocalypse.
- How long is Species III?
- Species III runs 111 minutes.
- Where can I watch Species III?
- In United States, Species III streams on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus.
