The Predator

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The Predator

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2018

1h 46m

Sci-Fi

Action

Adventure

Horror

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From the outer reaches of space to the small-town streets of suburbia, the hunt comes home. The universe's most lethal hunters are stronger, smarter and deadlier than ever before, having genetically upgraded themselves with DNA from other species. When a boy accidentally triggers their return to Earth, only a ragtag crew of ex-soldiers and an evolutionary biologist can prevent the end of the human race.

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Critics Consensus

The Predator has violence and quips to spare, but its chaotically hollow action adds up to another missed opportunity for a franchise increasingly defined by disappointment.

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Chris Stuckmann

ChrisStuckmann.com

This film was a mess, and easily the most disappointing film of the whole year.

Rated: D+

Sep 21, 2018

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Malik Adán

Shadow and Act

Black's latest addition to the franchise cashes in on high-octane action scenes, comedy, self-referential moments and pathological mapping that draws you into the Loonies' psychology, questions of ability and the mission at hand.

Sep 20, 2018

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Abraham Riesman

New York Magazine/Vulture

Yet another reminder that the strange alchemy of the progenitor probably can't be replicated. Hawkins is spinning in his jungle grave.

Sep 14, 2018

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David Day

Horror Movie Talk

Were the Predators badass? Yes. Were there tons of cool weapons and action that made you excited to be watching an action movie? Yes! Was it a total blast? Yes!

Rated: 8/10

Jul 25, 2025

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Calum Cooper

Source (Scotland)

It’s a deplorable, cringe-worthy geek show made only for the banal fantasies of undemanding nerds, and little boys who can’t get into the cinema due to the 15 certificate.

Rated: 1/5

Jul 14, 2024

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William Jones

CBR

While it has shortcomings, Shane Black's The Predator is a far better sequel than many give it credit for, and one fans should give another shot.

Jan 9, 2023

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Luis S.

It was ok not my favorite one

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/21/25

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Alfred L

I know I'm late but this movie was definitely mess making the main character kid have a type of disability was ehh, it was a good movie which made me emotional for only two scenes with some bad acting but the new Predator against the original was a good fight....even though it was short.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

11/21/25

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Isaac M

So bad that is actually kinda fun to watch

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

11/18/25

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John K

The movie was pretty cool and the armor design was totally sick like awesome sick with cool technology and weapons even that super predator assassin with his dogs

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/15/25

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Adam K

By far the worst movie in this franchise. The only movie in my life that I quit watching twice. Got through 1 hr on first attempt and 1hr 15 minutes on second attempt. Deplorable

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

11/15/25

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Ryan A

Jesus the guy who gave us lethal weapon 1 and 2 is responsible for this? What the hell shane sid you hit your head really hard repeatedly?

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

11/11/25

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Synopsis

From the outer reaches of space to the small-town streets of suburbia, the hunt comes home. The universe's most lethal hunters are stronger, smarter and deadlier than ever before, having genetically upgraded themselves with DNA from other species. When a boy accidentally triggers their return to Earth, only a ragtag crew of ex-soldiers and an evolutionary biologist can prevent the end of the human race.

Director: Shane Black
Producer: John Davis
Screenwriter: Fred Dekker, Shane Black
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Davis Entertainment
Rating: R (Language Throughout|Crude Sexual References|Strong Bloody Violence)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure, Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 14, 2018, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 27, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $51.0M
Runtime: 1h 46m
Sound Mix: Dolby, Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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