The Predator
November 7, 2025 in theaters
January 6, 2026 on Hulu
When a boy accidentally triggers the universe's most lethal hunters' return to Earth, a ragtag crew of ex-soldiers must prevent the end of the human race. Shane Black — who appeared in the original — directs this action-heavy entry.
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QUOTE
"The Predator. Isn't that what you call him?"
-- Casey Bracket
DID YOU KNOW?
A key scene involving a registered sex offender character was reshot at the last minute after a casting controversy.
THE VERDICT
Synthesized from published reviews
Shane Black's The Predator is a film at war with itself — irreverent genre-comedy energy grafted onto a mythology the franchise had spent 30 years building in a different register. The ensemble is charismatic and the dialogue has Black's characteristic sharpness, but the tonal whiplash between comedic banter and franchise-lore delivery undermines both. The third-act Predator upgrade is an escalation the film doesn't earn, and its attempt to set up a larger mythology felt more like a pitch than a payoff. A misfire from a filmmaker who understood the genre deeply enough that the misfire is genuinely puzzling.
PLACE IN THE UNIVERSE
Where this fits in the larger story
The Predator brings the franchise into a contemporary setting where a rogue Yautja's arrival triggers a government cover-up and a race to understand what was left behind. It pushes the mythology forward by suggesting the Predators have an evolving agenda tied to human genetic potential rather than pure sport. Its placement connects older franchise lore to a future-facing threat that reframes why Earth keeps appearing on their maps.
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LATEST NEWS
Dan Trachtenberg Developing Sleeping Beauty-Inspired Movie at Disney — So Where Does That Leave Predator?
Dan Trachtenberg, known for his work on "10 Cloverfield Lane," is set to develop a new film inspired by Disney's "Sleeping Beauty." This announcement has left fans of the "Predator" franchise questioning the future of the series, especially since Trachtenberg previously expressed interest in creating a new installment. The news raises concerns about the timeline and direction of the "Predator" project he was previously attached to. While Trachtenberg's new venture signals a shift in focus, details regarding the status of the next "Predator" film remain unclear. Fans are eager to see how this development impacts the beloved franchise.