Monster Hunter is a 2020 science fantasy action[6] kaiju[7] film produced, written and directed by Paul W. S. Anderson, based on the video game series of the same name by Capcom. The film stars Anderson's wife Milla Jovovich in their fifth time working together as director and lead actor. The other cast members include Tony Jaa, Tip "T. I." Harris, Meagan Good, Diego Boneta, Josh Helman, Jin Au-Yeung, and Ron Perlman.
A film adaptation based on the series has been in conception since 2012 by director Paul W. S. Anderson. The film was formally announced by Capcom in October 2018, with production starting that month with Constantin Film. Principal photography on the film began on October 5, 2018, and was completed on December 19, 2018, in Cape Town, South Africa.
Monster Hunter was released in China on December 4, 2020, and in the United States on December 18, 2020, by Sony Pictures Releasing through the Screen Gems label (excluding Germany and Japan). The film grossed over $28 million worldwide and received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its visual effects, the monsters' design and action sequences, but criticized its writing, editing and underdeveloped characters.
| Directed by | Paul W. S. Anderson |
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| Written by | Paul W. S. Anderson |
| Based on | Monster Hunter by Capcom |
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| Music by | Paul Haslinger |
| Cinematography | Glen MacPherson |
| Edited by | Doobie White |
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Running time | 103 minutes |
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| Language | English |
| Budget | $60 million[3] |
| Box office | $28.4 million[4][5] |
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