Prometheus is a film.
Principal photography . Principal photography is the phase of film production in which the movie is filmed , with actors on set and cameras rolling , as distinct from pre-production and post-production . Prometheus (2012 film) . Prometheus entered production in April 2010 , with extensive design phases during which the technology and creatures that the film required were developed . The film received praise for the aesthetic design and the acting , especially Fassbender 's performance as the android David , while plot elements that remained unresolved or predictable were the main source of criticism . The film grossed over $ 403 million worldwide .