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Set in the Comanche Nation 300 years ago, "Prey" is the story of a young woman, Naru, a fierce and highly skilled warrior. She has been raised in the shadow of some of the most legendary hunters who roam the Great Plains, so when danger threatens her camp, she sets out to protect her people. The prey she stalks, and ultimately confronts, turns out to be a highly evolved alien predator with a technically advanced arsenal, resulting in a vicious and terrifying showdown between the two adversaries.
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The rare action thriller that spikes adrenaline without skimping on character development, Prey is a Predator prequel done right.

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If you can look past some dodgy effects, Prey is pretty much the back-to-basics Predator installment fans have been waiting years to see.

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Christina Newland iNews.co.uk Despite some dodgy CGI, this Dan Trachtenberg-directed thriller never stops being what you need it to be: totally entertaining. Rated: 3/5 Sep 18, 2024 Full Review Ty Burr Ty Burr's Watch List (Substack) For my money it’s the best since the original. Rated: 3.5/4 Aug 15, 2022 Full Review Adam Kempenaar Filmspotting The rare franchise installment that finds a fresh, compelling spin on the material while also effectively drawing inspiration from the original without being suffocated by it. Rated: 3.5/5 Aug 12, 2022 Full Review Bryce Hanson Horror Movie Talk It’s taken... 35 years to get back to the basic premise of a primarily 1v1 fight between an outmatched human protagonist and the Predator in the wilderness. It’s like someone identified what worked in the original movie, and… used it to make a good movie. Rated: 10/10 Sep 23, 2025 Full Review Gavin Spoors FILMHOUNDS Magazine Fans of the series will be treated to a terrifyingly awesome Predator prequel that feels fresh and original. Rated: 4/5 Aug 4, 2025 Full Review Sebastian Zavala Kahn Me gusta el cine Amber Midthunder is fantastic, the sequences of violence are bloody enough, and the overall concept works to give the film its own identity. [Full review in Spanish]. Rated: 4/5 Mar 19, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Hughe J Prey was released on streaming in 2022 and is set in the American Great Plains in 1719. A female Comanche (Naru) sees what turns out to be a Predator ship land on Earth and shortly thereafter it starts hunting her tribe. It also kills a number of French hunters, bears, and so forth. Naru then sets out to kill the much larger Predator, who can camouflage or cloak, and has incredibly powerful and futuristic weapons, with her dog and a tomahawk connected to a string. This of course takes place after the predator kills an entire Comanche war party full of male warriors. Prey is clearly pushing the strong female narrative here that the director also pushes in his follow up animated Predator movie. While the story is silly I did like how the movie was shot, the fight scenes were fun, and the acting was good. Trying to believe this tiny Comanche fighting a Predator and winning certainly requires turning off the logic center of your brain for a bit. But it's still an enjoyable, if dumb, movie and for me worth a watch. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/05/25 Full Review CJ K This is s pretty bad film, roaring African Lion sounds for the pig cat. Ridiculous crap with the tomahawk throwing on a leather leash etc. Just so bad. So.many flaws I could go on and on..... Rated 2 out of 5 stars 10/04/25 Full Review J B The best film of its genre since District 9. I'm an old cynical git who's seen ALOT of movies in my 64 years - thus I am not easily impressed. For hollywood this a class piece of work - it's hard to find fault - obviously anything can be shot down but I think credit due on this - it looks & feels right - it has the right gravitas & well choreographed fight scenes add to the action rather than the being in the spotlight - I love Predator & Predator 2 with a deep fondness - this is the 1st Predator film worthy of the name since. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/03/25 Full Review ChrisCSH H Predator fans rejoice prey is a fantastic entry into the predator franchise getting back to the basics that made the original predator great. Beautiful cinematography throughout the film along with the brilliant acting from Amber Midthunder who is the absolute star of the film, prey will make a lot of predator fans happy. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/25/25 Full Review Vincent W An effect’s masterpiece, and the best design of the Predator since Predator 2 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/21/25 Full Review Sebastian D It’s not for everyone—its tight scope might feel small to some—but for me, it’s a masterstroke. The gorgeous cinematography and taut action outshine weaker entries like The Predator. Minor gripes, like occasional familiarity, fade against its strengths. Prey reinvents the franchise with heart and precision, a must-see for fans and newcomers craving a smart, thrilling hunt. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/21/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Set in the Comanche Nation 300 years ago, "Prey" is the story of a young woman, Naru, a fierce and highly skilled warrior. She has been raised in the shadow of some of the most legendary hunters who roam the Great Plains, so when danger threatens her camp, she sets out to protect her people. The prey she stalks, and ultimately confronts, turns out to be a highly evolved alien predator with a technically advanced arsenal, resulting in a vicious and terrifying showdown between the two adversaries.
Director
Dan Trachtenberg
Producer
John Davis, John Fox, Jhane Myers
Screenwriter
Patrick Aison
Production Co
Davis Entertainment, 20th Century Studios, Lawrence Gordon Productions
Rating
R (Strong Bloody Violence)
Genre
Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 5, 2022
Runtime
1h 39m
Sound Mix
Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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