Prometheus is a film.
Prometheus ( [ prəˈmiːθiəs ] ) is a 2012 science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott , written by Jon Spaihts and Damon Lindelof and starring Noomi Rapace , Michael Fassbender , Guy Pearce , Idris Elba , Logan Marshall-Green and Charlize Theron . Prometheus entered production in April 2010 , with extensive design phases during which the technology and creatures that the film required were developed . The film grossed over $ 403 million worldwide .