Great news for fans of thePredatorfranchise who are looking to do a franchise rewatch ahead ofPredator: Badlands—several of the mainline series films will be making their way to the Hulu streaming service next month. The news comes just in time, as the revitalization of the IP is in full swing, with Dan Trachtenberg’s animated anthology filmPredator: Killer of Killershitting Hulu on June 6. The moviesPredator(1987),Predator 2(1990),Predators(2010), andThe Predator(2018) will all be available to watch on Hulu starting on June 1, with each bringing a unique viewing experience.
The firstPredatormovie, which starred Arnold Schwarzenegger in one of his more iconic roles, was directed by John McTiernan early in the filmmaker’s career, and a year before he would direct the holiday classicDie Hard. The introduction of the Predator and his hunt for a paramilitary rescue team (consisting of talent such as Carl Weathers, Elpidia Carrillo, and Bill Duke, among others) is essential viewing for anyone wanting to delve into thePredatorfranchise for the first time, and is also a great rewatch for those who have seen the action thriller before.
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Moreover, every entry in the series would be brought to life by a different filmmaker, creating their own distinct tone and style for the Predator. The sequel,Predator 2, would swap out the tropical backdrop of the first film for the concrete jungle, taking place in Los Angeles during a heatwave and a gang war. Danny Glover’s turn as the protagonist who goes up against the titular alien is also one of the best matchups in the series.
The Mainline ‘Predator’ Films Will All Be on Hulu
The other two remaining films in the mainline series, the 2010 filmPredatorsand 2018’sThe Predator, will also arrive on Hulu on June 1.Predatorsis the most unconventional film of the series, shifting the locale to an exotic planet in which a group of humans considered the most dangerous of their species are brought in to be hunted like wild game. With an impressive cast featuring Adrien Brody, Topher Grace, Walton Goggins, and Alice Braga,Predatorsis a tense and action-packed film.
Shane Black(an actor in the originalPredatorfilm) made a surprising return to the franchise to directThe Predatorin 2018. The film was received poorly by both critics and audiences, as it made some odd and unexpected choices for the lore of the Predators and used eccentric humor that often missed the mark. With these films hitting Hulu, every movie in thePredatorseries (including the disappointingAlien vs Predatorfilms) will all be under one streaming platform.
The newest film in the series, Dan Trachtenberg’sPrey, was an incredible success for Hulu, so much so that the next live-action entry,Predator: Badlands, will receive a premium theatrical release. With an animated anthology film set to come out a week after the rest of the library hits the service, now is as good a time as any to revisit all the unique entries in this action-horror franchise.
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