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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Charlie M

It was funny sometimes. Positives end there, it’s really dumb. Worst of the franchise.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

10/17/25

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Andrew

First one hour and 30 minutes were REALLY good, But when that dog predator thing came on the screen the movie got ridiculous

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/06/25

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Sebastian D

There’s a flicker of fun in some gory action sequences, and the Predator designs hold up. But those moments can’t save the sloppy pacing, cringe-inducing humor, and messy editing. It’s a frustrating low point for the series, lacking the focus or thrill of its predecessors. The Predator is a forgettable mess that even diehard fans will struggle to defend.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

09/21/25

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Mullet F

Shane Black should be absolutely embarrassed. The 2nd scene immediately ruins The Predator, nothing redeems it going forward, just gets worse. The Predator immediately exposed himself and drops a body from a vine for no reason, what's the point of his light camo and being a hunter, literally opposite of the other predator movie's on earth (1+2). The acting is really not that good. Characters are just not believable at all, nothing like the other Predators excluding AvsP. The 3 Predator movies all have good acting, characters don't over act and are believable despite it being a fictional movie. Then to pull a complete franchise killer, they change why the predator is hunting the galaxy. No longer about trophies it's about collecting DNA. So frickin lame and once again they should be embarrassed.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

09/06/25

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A. W. B

This movie should've destroyed everyone's careers from ever doing Sci-Fi ever again, total embarrassment to the Predator franchise

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

09/06/25

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Thunder C

Highly entertaining. Added this one into my go-to movie collection. Absolutely loved this movie! I loved the way the predator (the fugitive) has so much cheekiness about him and how quickly he learns power play from humans. He has a wider range of emotional responses, I was even almost ready to see some personality development on this predator. I also found the overall body and armor design terrific . Felt thoroughly sad about him being killed so easily by the overgrown one. That was a silly waste of material and potential. Should have joined the humans in the final battle and then the defeat of the overgrown predator would not look so implausible. The human characters, surprisingly, did not come across as annoying. Thiss tory is fresh but stays true to the lore. Anyway, I loved the movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/05/25

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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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