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The Predator

  • 20182018
  • RR
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
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The Predator (2018)
When a young boy accidentally triggers the universe's most lethal hunters return to Earth, only a ragtag crew of ex-soldiers and a disgruntled science teacher can prevent the end of the human race.
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When a young boy accidentally triggers the universe's most lethal hunters' return to Earth, only a ragtag crew of ex-soldiers and a disgruntled scientist can prevent the end of the human rac... Read allWhen a young boy accidentally triggers the universe's most lethal hunters' return to Earth, only a ragtag crew of ex-soldiers and a disgruntled scientist can prevent the end of the human race.When a young boy accidentally triggers the universe's most lethal hunters' return to Earth, only a ragtag crew of ex-soldiers and a disgruntled scientist can prevent the end of the human race.

IMDb RATING
5.3/10
127K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
369
1,253
  • Director
    • Shane Black
  • Writers
    • Fred Dekker
    • Shane Black
    • Jim Thomas(based on characters created by)
  • Stars
    • Boyd Holbrook
    • Trevante Rhodes
    • Jacob Tremblay
Top credits
  • Director
    • Shane Black
  • Writers
    • Fred Dekker
    • Shane Black
    • Jim Thomas(based on characters created by)
  • Stars
    • Boyd Holbrook
    • Trevante Rhodes
    • Jacob Tremblay
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 2.7KUser reviews
    • 418Critic reviews
    • 48Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 8 nominations

    Videos26

    Final Trailer
    Trailer 2:07
    Final Trailer
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:21
    Official Trailer
    Teaser Trailer
    Trailer 1:41
    Teaser Trailer
    The Predator
    Trailer 1:42
    The Predator
    TV Spot - "The Ultimate Predator"
    Clip 0:33
    TV Spot - "The Ultimate Predator"
    What 'The Predator' Trailer Doesn't Show
    Clip 2:02
    What 'The Predator' Trailer Doesn't Show
    Thomas Jane
    Interview 4:54
    Thomas Jane
    Augusto Aguilera
    Interview 4:04
    Augusto Aguilera
    Olivia Munn
    Interview 4:40
    Olivia Munn
    Trevante Rhodes
    Interview 4:41
    Trevante Rhodes
    Keegan Michael Key
    Interview 2:04
    Keegan Michael Key
    Shane Black
    Interview 3:30
    Shane Black

    Photos505

    The Predator (2018)
    The Predator (2018)
    Thomas Jane, Keegan-Michael Key, Boyd Holbrook, Augusto Aguilera, and Trevante Rhodes in The Predator (2018)
    Olivia Munn and Jacob Tremblay in The Predator (2018)
    The Predator (2018)
    Shane Black, Keegan-Michael Key, Sterling K. Brown, Olivia Munn, Boyd Holbrook, Jacob Tremblay, and Trevante Rhodes in The Predator (2018)
    Keegan-Michael Key, Olivia Munn, and Boyd Holbrook in The Predator (2018)
    Olivia Munn, Dave Karger, and Jacob Tremblay at an event for The Predator (2018)
    Olivia Munn and Jacob Tremblay at an event for The Predator (2018)
    Jacob Tremblay at an event for The Predator (2018)
    Olivia Munn and Jacob Tremblay at an event for The Predator (2018)
    Olivia Munn at an event for The Predator (2018)

    Top cast

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    Boyd Holbrook
    Boyd Holbrook
    • Quinn McKennaas Quinn McKenna
    Trevante Rhodes
    Trevante Rhodes
    • Nebraska Williamsas Nebraska Williams
    Jacob Tremblay
    Jacob Tremblay
    • Rory McKennaas Rory McKenna
    Keegan-Michael Key
    Keegan-Michael Key
    • Coyleas Coyle
    Olivia Munn
    Olivia Munn
    • Casey Brackettas Casey Brackett
    Sterling K. Brown
    Sterling K. Brown
    • Traegeras Traeger
    Thomas Jane
    Thomas Jane
    • Baxleyas Baxley
    Alfie Allen
    Alfie Allen
    • Lynchas Lynch
    Augusto Aguilera
    Augusto Aguilera
    • Nettlesas Nettles
    Jake Busey
    Jake Busey
    • Keyesas Keyes
    Yvonne Strahovski
    Yvonne Strahovski
    • Emilyas Emily
    Brian A. Prince
    Brian A. Prince
    • Predatoras Predator
    • (as Brian Prince)
    Mike Dopud
    Mike Dopud
    • Dupreeas Dupree
    Niall Matter
    Niall Matter
    • Sapiras Sapir
    Javier Lacroix
    Javier Lacroix
    • Cantina Bartenderas Cantina Bartender
    Gabriel LaBelle
    Gabriel LaBelle
    • EJas EJ
    • (as Gabe LaBelle)
    Nikolas Dukic
    Nikolas Dukic
    • Derekas Derek
    RJ Fetherstonhaugh
    RJ Fetherstonhaugh
    • Agent Churchas Agent Church
    • Director
      • Shane Black
    • Writers
      • Fred Dekker
      • Shane Black
      • Jim Thomas(based on characters created by)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    'The Predator' Cast Pay Homage to the Original

    'The Predator' Cast Pay Homage to the Original

    Live from the IMDboat, The Predator director Shane Black discusses his supporting role in the first movie and Keegan-Michael Key talks about preparing for Dolemite Is My Name with his co-stars.
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    Storyline

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    From the outer reaches of space to the small-town streets of suburbia, the hunt comes home. Now, 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 young boy accidentally triggers their return to Earth, only a ragtag crew of ex-soldiers and a disgruntled science teacher can prevent the end of the human race. —Twentieth Century Fox
    • the predator character
    • hunter
    • alien
    • gore
    • prequel
    • 663 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • You'll never see him coming.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Sci-Fi
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong bloody violence, language throughout, and crude sexual references
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Although no mention is made in the movie, the character Keyes played by Jake Busey is the son of Peter Keyes, the government official from Predator 2 (1990) who died during the hunt for the Predator. Peter Keyes was played by Gary Busey, who is Jake's father in real life as well.
    • Goofs
      The first Predator in the movie comes to Earth to deliver a weapon for Humans to defend themselves. It then goes on to kill almost every Human it comes in contact with and makes no attempt at communication.
    • Quotes

      Casey Bracket: [In a lab filled with lab workers, as the Predator is laid out on an examination table] Why do you call it "the Predator"?

      Traeger: It's a nickname. You know, the data suggests that it tracks its prey, exploits weaknesses. Seems to- well, enjoy it. Like a game.

      Casey Bracket: That's not a predator, that's a sports hunter.

      Traeger: Sorry?

      Casey Bracket: A predator kills its prey to survive. I mean, what you're describing is more like a bass fisherman.

      Traeger: Well, we took a vote. Predator's cooler, right?

      [Rest of lab agrees]

      Traeger: Fuck yeah.

    • Alternate versions
      The Chinese version is heavily censored, and runs about 2 minutes shorter than the US version. It removes nearly all violence and gore, sometimes digitally erasing blood from existing scenes. In addition, nearly all profanity and sexual innuendo is either removed or alternate dialogue is used.
    • Connections
      Featured in Conan: The Cast and Director of 'The Predator' (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Theme from Predator
      Written by Alan Silvestri

    User reviews2.7K

    Review
    Top review
    4/10
    Empty, Silly Humor and Violence
    'The Predator' is pure fan service for 80s moviegoers.

    It's everything you knew it WOULD be and nothing you imagined it COULD be. It delivers what is expected in hefty doses, but it fails to become anything of greater substance. It's amusing and violent and funny, but it is also ultimately empty and forgettable.

    There's a joke a minute, and at times the movie seems more concerned with one-liners than actually constructing a coherent story. To be fair, many of the jokes do land, but they do so in a way that meanders from what matters in each scene, so they end up serving as distractions. Much of the film consists of loud, violent (and a share of humorous) distractions that certainly entertain but don't do much else. And maybe that's all director Shane Black was looking to make-a fun, disposable movie that fans will forget shortly after leaving the theater.

    Black clearly wasn't attempting to make something that he wanted to be taken seriously. It's too silly for that. There are mountains of both intentional and unintentional comedy littered throughout. At times, it's difficult to tell which is happening. The special effects are laughably bad in certain instances, but maybe that was a nod to the original? Again, it's difficult to tell.

    There's also an outrageous claim about the next step of human evolution that is simply passed off as plausible even though it is the exact opposite of plausible.

    I haven't even mentioned the plot yet because it's hardly relevant. But here's the gist: a group of soldiers encounter a predator on Earth, and it kills everyone except the one truly excellent soldier, who subsequently steals the predator's gear. An accidental misuse of the gear signals another predator to come to Earth. So now we have two. And the second one is a BEAST. Predator 2.0. Then yada yada, the humans fight the predators and what not.

    The plot doesn't matter much. This is about the spectacle. The spectacle puts on a decent show, but it's not nearly as impressive as it needs to be. So, ultimately, you'll walk away with an empty feeling, wishing this movie had tried to do more.
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    • Jared_Andrews
    • Sep 25, 2018

    FAQ5

    • If Quinn was trying to protect his family, why would he mail Predator tech to his home?
    • Why is Traeger all of a sudden wearing sunglasses when entering the Predator ship?
    • Is this movie a remake of Predator (1987)?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 14, 2018 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Ollie
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • Davis Entertainment
      • TSG Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $88,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $51,024,708
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $24,632,284
      • Sep 16, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $160,542,134
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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