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Mutant Chronicles

Mutant Chronicles

Welcome to the 23rd century. The new dark ages.

2008100 minRMidcredits score: 19th percentile of all films
Director
Simon Hunter
Starring
Ron Perlman, Thomas Jane, Devon Aoki, Sean Pertwee

It's the year 2707. Earth's natural resources have all but been exhausted by mankind. Battles rage for the remainder between the competing Corporations. During one such battle the seal is broken and awakens an ancient and deadly machine that was once defeated thousands of years ago. The order that awaited its return must now lead a small group of soldiers to destroy it once and for all.

Where to watch

Where can I watch Mutant Chronicles?

As of October 24, 2026, MovieCove lists Mutant Chronicles streaming on Prime Video, The Roku Channel (free) and Tubi (free) and to rent or buy on Apple TV and Prime Video.

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Highlights

What stands out about Mutant Chronicles?

Mutant Chronicles earns 3 badges, led by Overhyped and Box Office Flop.

  • Reception
  • Awards and box office

Reception

Is Mutant Chronicles worth watching?

Mutant Chronicles' Midcredits score is the 19th percentile of all films, from 33K ratings across 4 sources. 30% liked it (rated it 7 or higher out of 10).

Midcredits score

How well it was received

19th percentile

Better received than 19% of films

31st percentile among Action19th percentile among 2000s
Acclaim (how much people like it)18th
Approval (how many liked it)23rd

51 /100

18th percentile of all films

30th percentile among Action19th percentile among 2000s

Rating distribution

The crowd leans negative, with most ratings sitting in the bottom half of the scale.

Approval

How many liked it

30% liked it

23rd percentile of all films

36th percentile among Action20th percentile among 2000s
30% rated it 7–1070% rated it 1–6

Critics 17% · Audience 24%

On Rotten Tomatoes, a bigger share of audiences approved than critics.

90th percentile

33K ratings across platforms

82nd percentile among Action84th percentile among 2000s
TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Up 8% in 30 days

Box office

Budget$25M
Opening weekend$4.7K
Domestic gross$6.8K
Worldwide gross$2.1M

Returned 0.1× its budget — 42nd percentile earner in its genre.

What reviewers say

Common ground

A low-budget, visually stylized sci-fi B-movie that mixes steampunk aesthetics, war tropes, and mutant/zombie horror.

Fans praised

  • Distinctive steampunk / dieselpunk visual style
  • Entertaining B-movie action and gore
  • Strong cast (Perlman, Jane, Aoki) elevates material

Detractors panned

  • Thin, clichéd plot with huge logic holes
  • Underdeveloped one-dimensional characters
  • Cheap unconvincing CGI and poor dialogue

What stands out

AtmosphereDivisive70

Grimy, hopeless steampunk dystopia

CinematographyDivisive68

Desaturated Sin City/300-style visual palette

Effects and spectacleDivisive55

Ambitious but uneven low-budget CGI

ActingDivisive55

Solid cast wasted by flat script

OriginalityDivisive35

Derivative blend of Aliens, 300, WWI tropes

Plot and storyDivisive25

Simple 'suicide mission to destroy the source'

CharactersDivisive20

Flat stereotypes lacking depth

DialogueDivisive20

Banality and clichés ('I'm not paid to think')

Preferred by

No notable difference between any of the groups: each pair ranks it within 10 percentile points.

  • Women vs men 6 points apart
  • Critics vs users 1 point apart
  • US vs non-US 1 point apart

Watch experience

What is Mutant Chronicles like to watch?

Conclusions only — categories and positions, no plot detail.

Big and sweeping: browse every movie of this kind

Watch this when you are ready for heavy feelings, and you want to be swept up in something big.

It is intense, never lets up and leaves you entertained. Skip it when you want an easy night.

ToneFeelDemandwhat the answer rests onexact position · filled zone: the category

What it asks of you

Room for heavy feelings.

What it feels like

Big and sweeping.

Moods
TenseDreadBittersweet
Heaviest: late
Wry humor: Amused and slightly dry about it.
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Bleak · 8% of filmsBrutal · 7% of films
Told as
Three-act: Setup, confrontation, resolution — the default Hollywood shape.
ToneThe film treats its post-apocalyptic war and mutant threat with complete seriousness, never winking at the audience.
The rideThe film sustains a tense, dread-filled atmosphere throughout, with the emotional weight concentrated in the final sacrifice.
StructureThe story follows a conventional mission structure with a clear beginning, middle, and end.

How it leaves you

what you carry away

Entertained.

FunBittersweet
Why it leaves you this wayThe film is a fun, dark B-movie with a downbeat ending that lingers.
How it ends · evidence
Tragic ending

Story archetype

where it sits among all films
Monster — 21% of films. A threat menaces the hero's world and must be defeated.Rags — 3% of films. A rise from lowliness to fortune, status, or recognition.Quest — 10% of films. A journey toward a defined objective, with companions and obstacles.Voyage — 4% of films. Into a strange world and back again, changed.Comedy — 11% of films. Confusion and cross-purposes resolved into harmony.Tragedy — 9% of films. A flaw or fixation drives the protagonist to ruin.Rebirth — 13% of films. A stalled or darkened life reopened and renewed.Mystery — 7% of films. A question drives the story — who did it, what happened, what is real — until it is answered.No archetype — 22% of filmsPredator — 6% of films. A creature or killer hunts the protagonists (Jaws, Alien).Tyrant — 6% of films. A human villain holds power over the hero's world (Die Hard).Invasion — 2% of films. An external force attacks the home or world (Independence Day).Oppressive state — 2% of films. A government, its agencies or a secret faction inside them is the monster (V for Vendetta).Corporate villainy — 1% of films. A company or its bosses are the monster (Erin Brockovich).Institutional injustice — 1% of films. A court, prison, police force, school or church is itself the enemy (Spotlight).Class system — under 1% of films. The gap between rich and poor, or a rigid hierarchy, is the monster (Parasite).Technology turns — under 1% of films. Technology people rely on becomes the threat (The Terminator).Inner demon — 1% of films. The monster is within — addiction, illness, a dark double.Underdog triumph — 2% of films. Rise through competition or contest (Rocky).Social ascent — under 1% of films. A climb in class or status (Pretty Woman).Fame and fortune — under 1% of films. An artistic or showbiz rise (A Star Is Born).Rise and fall — under 1% of films. Wealth or power gained, self lost (Scarface).Hidden worth revealed — under 1% of films. The protagonist's true value finally recognized.Treasure hunt — 1% of films. Retrieve an object of value (Raiders of the Lost Ark).Rescue — 4% of films. Retrieve or save a person (Saving Private Ryan).Mission — 5% of films. Accomplish or destroy a defined objective (Mission: Impossible).Journey home — under 1% of films. The goal is getting back (Finding Nemo).Pilgrimage — 1% of films. The journey itself transforms; the destination is symbolic.Portal fantasy — under 1% of films. Transported into another world (The Wizard of Oz).Fish out of water — 2% of films. Displaced into an unfamiliar social world (Elf).Survival ordeal — 1% of films. Trapped in a hostile environment, fighting back (Cast Away).Time displacement — under 1% of films. Unstuck in time (Back to the Future).Descent — 1% of films. A night-journey into an underworld or subculture (After Hours).Romantic comedy — 4% of films. Lovers kept apart by confusion, united at last.Comedy of errors — 3% of films. Mistaken identity or misunderstanding drives the plot.Farce — 2% of films. Escalating absurd chaos and coincidence (The Hangover).Buddy comedy — 1% of films. A mismatched pair forced together (Rush Hour).Comedy of manners — 1% of films. Social codes and class satirized (Clueless).Hubris — 1% of films. Pride or ambition invites the fall (There Will Be Blood).Obsession — 2% of films. A fixation consumes the protagonist (Black Swan).Corruption arc — 2% of films. Step-by-step moral decay (The Godfather).Doomed love — 2% of films. Love destroyed by circumstance (Brokeback Mountain).Crushed by fate — 3% of films. Destroyed by forces beyond the protagonist's control.Redemption — 3% of films. Moral reawakening of a hardened soul (A Christmas Carol).Healing — 5% of films. Recovery from grief or trauma (Good Will Hunting).Liberation — 2% of films. Breaking free of a confining life (Room).Second chance — 2% of films. A stagnant life re-opened to love or purpose (Groundhog Day).Puzzle — 1% of films. A clue-by-clue puzzle you can try to solve before the reveal (Knives Out, Clue).Investigation — 5% of films. A long pursuit of the truth that may never be fully solved (Zodiac, Memories of Murder).Enigma — 2% of films. The mystery is what is real, or what is actually happening (Mulholland Drive).Monster
Every story archetype, clockwise from the top
  • Monster 21% (this title): Predator 6% · Tyrant 6% · Invasion 2% · Oppressive state 2% · Corporate villainy 1% · Institutional injustice 1% · Class system under 1% · Technology turns under 1% (this title) · Inner demon 1%
  • Rags 3%: Underdog triumph 2% · Social ascent under 1% · Fame and fortune under 1% · Rise and fall under 1% · Hidden worth revealed under 1%
  • Quest 10%: Treasure hunt 1% · Rescue 4% · Mission 5% · Journey home under 1% · Pilgrimage 1%
  • Voyage 4%: Portal fantasy under 1% · Fish out of water 2% · Survival ordeal 1% · Time displacement under 1% · Descent 1%
  • Comedy 11%: Romantic comedy 4% · Comedy of errors 3% · Farce 2% · Buddy comedy 1% · Comedy of manners 1%
  • Tragedy 9%: Hubris 1% · Obsession 2% · Corruption arc 2% · Doomed love 2% · Crushed by fate 3%
  • Rebirth 13%: Redemption 3% · Healing 5% · Liberation 2% · Second chance 2%
  • Mystery 7%: Puzzle 1% · Investigation 5% · Enigma 2%
  • No archetype 22%

Overcoming the monster: A threat menaces the hero's world and must be defeated. · Technology turns: Technology people rely on becomes the threat (The Terminator).

21% of films fit this archetype

Why this archetypeA team of soldiers is assembled to journey into an underground mutant city to destroy the source of the mutant plague.

What it's about

7 groups · 53 themes
Bonds — 27% of filmsSelf — 22% of filmsPower — 7% of filmsMorality — 16% of filmsSurvival — 15% of filmsSociety — 9% of filmsIdeas — 5% of filmsRomantic love — 15% of filmsMarriage — 2% of filmsFamily bonds — 21% of filmsParenthood — 2% of filmsFriendship — 9% of filmsLoyalty — 4% of filmsIdentity — 14% of filmsComing of age — 5% of filmsAging — under 1% of filmsSelf-worth — 7% of filmsAmbition — 7% of filmsPurpose — 9% of filmsMemory — 3% of filmsObsession — 3% of films. A fixation consumes the protagonist (Black Swan).Power — 2% of filmsCorruption — 3% of filmsGreed — 3% of filmsClass — 3% of filmsOppression — 4% of filmsFreedom — 5% of filmsJustice — 13% of filmsDuty — 2% of filmsRevenge — 4% of filmsGuilt — 3% of filmsRedemption — 6% of films. Moral reawakening of a hardened soul (A Christmas Carol).Forgiveness — 1% of filmsSacrifice — 4% of filmsBetrayal — 5% of filmsDeception — 9% of filmsSurvival — 17% of filmsWar — 1% of filmsViolence — 4% of filmsMortality — 2% of filmsGrief — 6% of filmsTrauma — 7% of filmsMental illness — 1% of filmsAddiction — 1% of filmsIllness and disability — under 1% of filmsCommunity — 14% of films. Consequences reach a town, institution or group.Isolation — 5% of filmsPrejudice — 3% of filmsDisplacement — 1% of filmsFaith — 3% of filmsTradition vs change — 2% of filmsFame — 3% of filmsLegacy — 4% of filmsFate — 1% of filmsFree will — under 1% of filmsTruth — 4% of filmsHope — 5% of filmsNature — 2% of filmsArt — 4% of filmsTechnology — 1% of filmsSelfSurvival
Every theme, clockwise from the top
  • Bonds 27%: Romantic love 15% · Marriage 2% · Family bonds 21% · Parenthood 2% · Friendship 9% · Loyalty 4%
  • Self 22%: Identity 14% · Coming of age 5% · Aging under 1% · Self-worth 7% · Ambition 7% · Purpose 9% · Memory 3% · Obsession 3%
  • Power 7%: Power 2% · Corruption 3% · Greed 3% · Class 3% · Oppression 4% · Freedom 5%
  • Morality 16%: Justice 13% · Duty 2% · Revenge 4% · Guilt 3% · Redemption 6% · Forgiveness 1% · Sacrifice 4% (this title) · Betrayal 5% · Deception 9%
  • Survival 15% (this title): Survival 17% (this title) · War 1% · Violence 4% · Mortality 2% · Grief 6% · Trauma 7% · Mental illness 1% · Addiction 1% · Illness and disability under 1%
  • Society 9%: Community 14% · Isolation 5% · Prejudice 3% · Displacement 1% · Faith 3% · Tradition vs change 2% · Fame 3% · Legacy 4%
  • Ideas 5%: Fate 1% · Free will under 1% · Truth 4% · Hope 5% · Nature 2% · Art 4% · Technology 1%

Survival

SurvivalSacrifice · 4% of films
Warns its theme: Presents its theme as a danger or a coming cost.Global stakes: Consequences reach the world.Single lead
How it treats its themeThe film is about the desperate struggle to survive against a mutant horde and the sacrifices required to save what remains of humanity.
StanceThe film presents humanity's self-destruction through corporate greed and war as a warning, with self-sacrifice as the only redemption.

The world

Far futureUrbanInstitutionalScience fiction
Orchestral modernSupportive music · original score · Richard Wells
SettingA post-apocalyptic Earth ruled by warring corporations, with a hidden underground mutant city.
MusicA dark, percussive orchestral score that underscores the militaristic and horrific tones.

Content guide

Is Mutant Chronicles okay for kids?

R

Mutant Chronicles is rated R: “Rated R for strong bloody violence and language throughout” (MPAA). As of October 3, 2026, Midcredits content scores put its violence at severe (90/100), sexual content at mild (30/100), language at intense (76/100), drug and alcohol content at moderate (50/100) and frightening material at intense (67/100). None has enough votes to rank yet.

Ratings in 7 other countries
  • UK18
  • AustraliaMA 15+
  • Germany18
  • JapanR15+
  • Denmark15
  • Hungary18
  • SK18
Overall
Intense · all five categories
not ranked
Violence & Gore
Severe
too few votes to rank (7 votes)
Sex & Nudity
Mild · audience split: No severity level holds a majority of voters
too few votes to rank (9 votes)
Profanity
Intense
too few votes to rank (7 votes)
Alcohol & Drugs
Moderate
too few votes to rank (6 votes)
Frightening / Intense
Intense
too few votes to rank (6 votes)

Too few votes to rank this title overall (35 votes across 5 categories; ranking needs 10 in at least three).

Source: Midcredits content scores, 0 (none) to 100 (severe) per category, with each standing ranked against other films that have them.

What content warnings does Mutant Chronicles have?

Not screened for content warnings yet.

Cast and crew

Who is in Mutant Chronicles?

Cast

2 of the cast already had the standing of a top-10% working actor.

Ron Perlman
as Brother Samuel
Established: A standing when this film came out that a top-10% working actor has today.Top draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
Thomas Jane
as Maj. 'Mitch' Hunter
Top draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
Devon Aoki
as Cpl. Valerie Duval
Sean Pertwee
as Capt. Nathan Rooker
Benno Fürmann
as Lt. Maximillian von Steiner
John Malkovich
as Constantine
Established: A standing when this film came out that a top-10% working actor has today.Top draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
Anna Walton
as Severian
Newcomer: A standing when this film came out that sits in the bottom quarter of working actors today.
Tom Wu
as Cpl. Juba Kim Wu
Steve Toussaint
as Capt. John McGuire
Shauna Macdonald
as Adelaide

Crew

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Movies like Mutant Chronicles include Terminator Salvation (2009), The Day (2011) and Concrete Utopia (2023). Of the 12 closest matches, all are dystopian films, and several are survival stories.

Balanced: every group counts the same, and production only breaks ties.

All 12 share its world: post-apocalyptic. Those cards say what else they share.

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