It shows several inconsistencies with the official storyline, and might be possibly retconned by the other movies and video games.
It is a rarity now, and is only available on Region 2 copies of the Pitch Black DVD. Into Pitch Black is a Sci-Fi channel special which aired before Pitch Black, and was about lawmen investigating Riddick's past as well as an investigation into the crash of the Hunter Gratzner (the spaceship from Pitch Black). Since then all other media in the series has bore the 'Chronicles of Riddick' branding. After the release of The Chronicles of Riddick, this film was renamed The Chronicles of Riddick: Pitch Black. However, when predatory flying alien creatures begin attacking the survivors, Riddick joins forces with them to escape the planet.
When the spaceship is damaged in a meteor shower and makes an emergency crash landing on an isolated desert planet, Riddick escapes. The first film of the series involved Riddick being transported to prison in a cargo spacecraft. Films Pitch Black Main article: Pitch Black (film)
