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The series follows escaped convict J-Will (Driver), who after being cornered by law enforcement at a truck stop takes hostages in an effort to bargain for his freedom.
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Justin Kroll, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
The long-in-development fourth entry in the Pitch Black sci-fi franchise has finally arrived, and the return of Diesel as the titular escaped convict antihero will have indie buyers worldwide hoping the new creature feature will deliver, particularly on the lucrative home entertainment market.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Justin Kroll, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
The long-in-development fourth entry in the Pitch Black sci-fi franchise has finally arrived, and the return of Diesel as the titular escaped convict antihero will have indie buyers worldwide hoping the new creature feature will deliver, particularly on the lucrative home entertainment market.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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“Escaped convict.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/escaped%20convict. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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