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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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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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The Predator | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Chris Stuckmann ChrisStuckmann.com This film was a mess, and easily the most disappointing film of the whole year. Rated: D+ Sep 21, 2018 Full Review The Predator | Rotten Tomatoes (2) 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 Full Review The Predator | Rotten Tomatoes (3) 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 Full Review The Predator | Rotten Tomatoes (4) 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 Full Review The Predator | Rotten Tomatoes (5) 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 Full Review The Predator | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Dolores Quintana Dolores Quintana The basics of THE PREDATOR are that the action, the fighting, the gore, the jokes, and the performances are really quite good. It’s just that the actors involved could have done so much more with a more ambitious movie and script. Dec 28, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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AJ L It was average but not as bad as most make it out to be. Fun dialogue and updates to previous installments. The obvious glaring weakness is the tension between the protagonist and the creatures. Such an essential part of the franchise. Thought Sterling K. Brown's character was hilarious Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/19/24 Full Review John L Totally unrealistic of course, but so is 007 and we've been lapping that up for decades. The exaggerated heroism of your architypal down to earth American hero is rather hard to swallow, and whilst a little attention is paid to the backstories of the band of crazy ex-servicemen, their behaviour in the face of mortal danger seems highly unlikely. But for simple-minded and amusing Saturday night entertainment with your pizza it does the job. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/14/24 Full Review Wendel L Direção: OkAtuação: OkRoteiro: OkCaracterização: OkSoundtrack: Ok Rated 2.5/5 Stars • Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 11/07/24 Full Review Shane K Not a great movie. Not even an overly good predator movie. Acting in this is awful and the cast just seems odd. Throws in a bit of political correctness in the form of lectures. You won't be disappointed if you have low expectations. Unfortunately mine were high and it's average at best. Rated 2.5/5 Stars • Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 11/06/24 Full Review Stephen H Disappointed. This film had so much potential. Rated 2.5/5 Stars • Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 11/02/24 Full Review michael d Embarrassingly dreadful Rated 0.5/5 Stars • Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 10/29/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Shane Black Director Boyd Holbrook Quinn McKenna Trevante Rhodes Nebraska Williams Jacob Tremblay Rory McKenna Keegan-Michael Key Coyle Olivia Munn Dr. Casey Brackett
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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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