Hulu Just Released the Best 'Predator' Movie From 'Prey' Director – It Already Has 97% on RT
Following the success of Prey, Dan Trachtenberg turned to animation and released Predator: Killer of Killers, which turned out to be an even greater experiment. Here's why it's a must-see for all Predator franchise fans.
In recent years, Dan Trachtenberg has become the lead director in the Predator universe. In 2022, he helmed the successful prequel Prey, and in 2025, he will release two movies.
Predator: Badlands will be released in theaters on November 7, and while waiting, viewers can watch the animated Predator: Killer of Killers.
The movie premiered on Hulu on June 6 and has already become the franchise's highest-rated project.
What Is 'Predator: Killer of Killers' About?
Like Prey, the new movie asks: what if the Predator meets not modern people, armed with machine guns, but warriors from the past who masterfully wield the tools of their eras?
The plot combines three timelines: the time of the Vikings, feudal Japan, and World War II. Each character pursues their own goals until encountering an alien threat in the form of a monster with infrared vision and a whole set of killer gadgets.
The protagonists must now put aside their differences and fight for their lives against the most dangerous warrior in the solar system.
All Three Stories Will Keep You Glued to the Screen Until the Credits Roll
Predator: Killer of Killers stands out with its anthology format, in which three different stories are united by a common topic: confronting the Predator.
A Viking saga of revenge, a Japanese drama about betrayal, and a war story about duty create a diverse narrative that keeps you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
Each story offers a unique genre approach, ranging from the dark epicness of the Vikings to the dynamic samurai fights and aerial battles.
'Predator: Killer of Killers' Masterfully Mixes 2D And 3D Animation
In addition to its gripping plot, the film features modern animation that blends 2D and 3D techniques.
The story comes alive with a cinematic quality and the animation by The Third Floor is a visual feast. Inspired by Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Arcane, the style combines 3D graphics with a painterly aesthetic.
What Did Critics & Viewers Think of 'Predator: Killer of Killers'?
IGN critic Eric Goldman gave Predator: Killer of Killers eight out of ten stars, saying:
“If seeing Predators battling Vikings, ninja, samurai, and World War II fighter pilots sounds cool to you, rest assured: it’s cool on screen as well.”
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Predator: Killer of Killers has 97% from critics and 90% from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes.
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On IMDb, the animated movie has a score of 7.7/10.
