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Predator - Franchise

Predator is an action sci-fi franchise created by Jim and John Thomas, beginning with the original film released in 1987. The franchise follows a warrior alien race known as the Yautja who travel the far reaches of space looking for worthy prey to hunt, constantly bringing them to Earth due to the sheer amount of conflict harbored on it. The series has spun off into comic books and animated features and has even enjoyed several crossover events via film and video games with the Aliens franchise.

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Created by
Jim Thomas, John Thomas
First Film
Predator
Cast
Carl Weathers, Amber Midthunder, Dakota Beavers
Movie(s)
Prey
Video Game(s)
Predator: Hunting Grounds, Predator: Concrete Jungle

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Why Predators Have Green Blood

The bioluminescent green of Yautja blood is a staple of the Predator movie franchise, and following Prey, many have questioned the reason for it.

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How THAT Character Cameos In Predator: Killer Of Killers Explained By Director

Exclusive: Director Dan Trachtenberg addresses the big character cameo in Predator: Killer of Killers and explains how they return in this story.

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Exciting Alien Vs Predator Theory Addressed By New Predator Movie Director

Predator: Killer of Killers co-director Josh Wassung provided some insight to ScreenRant's Joe Deckelmeier about a potential Alien Easter egg.

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Predator: Killer Of Killers Ending & Those Cryo Pods Explained By Directors: "It Is Not Time Travel..."

The directors of Predator: Killer of Killers address that huge ending twist, Yautja variants, and Easter eggs in new anthology movie.

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Who Is The Predator King? Explaining Killer Of Killers' Grendel King

Introduced late in Predator: Killer of Killers, the imposing Grendel King might be the most fearsome Yautja to ever be introduced in the franchise.

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The Flintlock Pistol In Predator: Killer Of Killers Explained

The flintlock pistol that appears in Predator: Killer of Killers is a very important connective element that bonds the Predator movies.

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New Predator Movie's Rotten Tomatoes Score Breaks Franchise's 3-Year Record

The new animated movie Predator: Killer of Killers debuts on Rotten Tomatoes with a score that breaks a record for the sci-fi horror franchise.

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Predator: Killer Of Killers Review — I Can't Believe This Is Our First Predator Movie After The Masterpiece That Was Prey

Predator: Killer of Killers might expand the franchise's lore in intriguing new directions, but its wasted on a story with no apparent purpose.

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Does Predator: Killer Of Killers Have A Post-Credits Scene?

Predator movies have a history of clever credits teases. Here's whether Predator: Killer of Killers has a post-credits scene to wait around for.

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Predator: Killer Of Killers Cast & Character Guide

Predator: Killer of Killers' voice cast of seasoned stars and up-and-coming talent brings an engrossing global edge to the violent new anthology.

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How The Predator In Badlands Is Different From Previous Predators

Predator: Badlands gives us a brand new design for the Predator, and in this video, we tell you exactly why the film chose to redesign the classic alien hunter.

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The New Predator Movie's Xenomorph Tease Looks Like It's Continuing An Alien Vs. Predator Rule In Epic Style

A new Predator film draws a surprising connection to the lore of the Yautja that was previously explored in installments like Alien vs. Predator.

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New Predator Movie Looks Like It's Introducing An Entirely Different Yautja Variant

The latest trailer is here for Predator: Killer of Killers, and one key shot makes it seem like the film might be expanding the Yautja lore.

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New Predator: Killer Of Killers Trailer Highlights The Animated Movie's Action-Packed Story & Multiple Yautjas

The latest trailer has been revealed for Predator: Killer of Killers, giving a closer look at the first animated movie of the Predator series.

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Hulu’s New Predator Movie May Be Animated, But Its Age Rating Keeps A 38-Year Streak Alive

The MPA rating is here for Predator: Killer of Killers, and the animated anthology continues an impressive 38-year streak for the franchise.

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Predator: Badlands Is Completely Different From Anything The Franchise Has Done Before Thanks To These 7 Elements

After five previous entries, Predator: Badlands is set to push the franchise into some surprising new territory due to seven key elements.

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The Newest Predator Is the Grossest One Yet and They're Too Gruesome for Any Movie

This Yautja has long abandoned its people's ways to embrace a bloody hunt of gore and horror as it earns a sickening new nickname: Skinner.

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How Strong The 6 Coolest Predator Variants Really Are

There are plenty of incredibly cool Yautja across the Predator franchise, each possessing unique strengths, various equipment, and differing tactics.

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Why PREY's Yautja Are Deadlier Than the Modern Day Species - Predator Theory Explained

As the Predator franchise begins exploring older versions of the Yautja, it's beginning to seem like they were originally far deadlier hunters.

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Predator Complete Movie Timeline Explained

The Predator movie franchise covers five main entries and two crossover films, and here's its tangled timeline and continuity explained.

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