The newest Predator film Prey is being released in English and with a Comanche dub - but which language should it be watched in? This iteration in the long-running sci-fi franchise places the titular hunter alien among a Comanche tribe, and the tribe's warriors are the only ones who can stop it. Since Prey was filmed in English but dubbed in Comanche, there has been a lot of debate over which is the definitive version - and there is a correct answer.
Amber Midthunder stars as Naru, a female Comanche warrior who is tasked with taking down the Predator as it attempts to wipe out her home. Prey is set early in the Predator timeline, taking place in the Great Plains around 300 years before the original 1987 film. The film features a majority Indigenous cast and is directed by Dan Trachtenberg of The Boys and 10 Cloverfield Lane fame.
How To Choose Which Language You Watch Prey In
When Prey releases on Hulu and Disney+, it will by default play the originally filmed version that features English dialogue with some Comanche sprinkled in. However, changing to the Comanche version is fairly simple, as it is no different than changing the audio for any other film. To change the audio on Hulu, click the settings icon after starting the film and, under the audio tab, toggle the language from English to Comanche. On Disney+, click the language icon on the top of the screen, and similarly, toggle the language from English to Comanche under the audio tab.
Why You Should Watch Prey In Comanche
There are many reasons that Prey should be watched in Comanche. Firstly, the Comanche setting in the Prey movie Comanche setting is core to the film, with much of the film being dedicated to honoring the culture of the Comanche people. Watching the film in Comanche not only allows the viewer to be more immersed in the film but also helps paint a complete picture of the Comanche setting. Prey is one of the very few films that has been dubbed in an Indigenous language, so watching the dub is a way to show respect to the culture the film is trying to represent.
On top of cultural reasons, the Comanche version should also be watched because it is the way the film's creators intended it to be seen. In an interview with much better than its predecessors, this idea was sadly scrapped when Disney bought out Fox. However, the Comanche dub allows Prey to be closer to its original version, meaning that the dub is the best way to watch it.
Prey's unique language options make it accessible to more viewers than the average film, but according to its cast and crew, the Comanche dub is the definitive way to watch it. Many of the previous Predator films have been low-brow action/sci-fi films, but Prey seems to be more than that, and the Comanche language option highlights the film's goal of honoring the Comanche people. While there are benefits to watching both versions, everyone's first viewing of Prey should be in Comanche.
