Arnold Schwarzenegger Has Officially Returned To The Predator Franchise

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Summary

  • Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny Glover return to the Predator franchise in a new epilogue.
  • Director Dan Trachtenberg has revitalized the Predator franchise with critical success.
  • Trachtenberg’s plan ties the older Predator films with newer ones, giving the franchise the weight it deserves.

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s “Predator” was among the most successful films in 1987, yet the renowned actor never revisited the series for additional science fiction adventures. However, that has changed, as it stands today.

In the 1980s and early 1990s, there wasn’t a more successful movie star than Arnold Schwarzenegger, even though we should acknowledge Sylvester Stallone too. A quick glance at his filmography reveals he was an unstoppable box-office sensation: “The Terminator”, “Conan”, “Total Recall”, “True Lies”, “Twins”, “Kindergarten Cop”, and of course, “Predator”. Granted, not every movie he made was a hit, like “Red Heat” and “Raw Deal”, but overall, Schwarzenegger chose solid projects and raked in the cash. It’s strange then that he didn’t continue with the “Predator” series, considering his affinity for sequels as demonstrated by “The Terminator”, “Conan”, and even “Expendables”. For whatever reason, Arnold Schwarzenegger never felt compelled to reprise his role as Major Alan “Dutch” Schaefer. However, that has now changed.

As I sit here at my favorite movie convention, San Diego Comic-Con, I’ve got some thrilling news to share! Just a few hours ago, Dan Trachtenberg, the creative mastermind behind the Predator franchise, unveiled that a fresh take on the animated film, “Predator: Killer of Killers,” is about to drop on Hulu. And guess what? You can hop onto your streaming service and catch it right now!

So why should you give this new version a watch? Well, for starters, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny Glover, two iconic actors who’ve been away from the franchise for ages, are back in action! That’s right; they’ve graciously returned to lend their likenesses to this animated film. Although they don’t have any dialogue, having them on board certainly adds a layer of authenticity and excitement that’s hard to ignore. So, movie lovers, if you’re a fan of the Predator series or simply appreciate the talents of these two legends, I recommend giving “Predator: Killer of Killers” a look!

Arnold Schwarzenegger And Danny Glover Have Returned To The Predator Franchise

Should They Bring Adrien Brody Back Too?

As a cinema enthusiast, let me express my excitement about Dan Trachtenberg’s vision for the Predator franchise. Frankly, I wasn’t anticipating much from the 2022 prequel, Prey, considering that The Predator in 2018 was both critically panned and underperformed commercially, seemingly putting the franchise on hold. However, Prey surpassed all expectations with its remarkable critical acclaim and viewership numbers for Hulu.

The success of Prey has even led to the greenlighting of two more films: Predator: Killer of Killers and the upcoming Predator: Badlands. It’s a testament to Trachtenberg’s skillful execution of his plan for this franchise. I can’t wait to see where he takes us next!

Including this brief postscript to the film “Killer of Killers” links the first two movies in the Predator series with their more recent counterparts, enhancing the overall significance of the franchise. The initial three Predator films are highly esteemed within sci-fi/action communities, and if we disregard the poor quality of the Alien vs. Predator films, then 2018’s The Predator stands as the only truly underwhelming movie in the entire Predator saga. It is remarkable to contemplate how series like Alien and The Terminator might boast a similar claim if they were able to do so.

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2025-07-26 17:34