Fans have been dreaming up this concept for years—an anthology of Predator stories featuring elite warriors from different time periods, each hunted by a Predator tailored to their era. And finally, after all that waiting, we got it. Let me tell you: it was worth every second.
Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce: Predator: Killer of Killers
The Characters
The movie nails what so many action films miss—characters we actually care about. Ursa, Kenji, and Torres aren’t just badass warriors; they have depth, conflict, and growth.
- Ursa, the Viking, is fueled by vengeance. But in the end, she sacrifices herself to save the others, urging them not to follow her path.
- Kenji starts off obsessed with besting his brother. But he grows to understand the strength in unity and ends up teaming up to defeat the Predator.
- Torres has always relied on his father. But when he’s thrust into the cockpit as a WWII pilot, he finally proves himself—solving problems with quick thinking and pure grit.
These arcs are the heart of the film. Honestly? They’re my favorite part.
The Eras
As a Predator fan, this is the dream: warriors from radically different times, all brought together in cryo-sleep. We’ve got:
- A Viking shield-maiden from 841 AD.
- A ninja locked in feudal Japan, circa 1609.
- A hotshot WWII pilot from the 1920s.
The contrast in time periods is not just a gimmick—it’s a playground for style, tone, and cultural tension. It’s glorious.
The Action Sequences
This might just be the most visually inventive animated action film in years.
- Ursa’s fortress invasion? A single-take battle sequence that’s brutal and beautiful.
- Kenji’s story plays like a silent samurai film—minimal dialogue, maximum tension.
- Torres gets full-on Tom Cruise treatment: there’s literally a scene where he climbs out of his plane mid-air to fix the wing. Wild.
Every fight feels different. Every encounter is uniquely crafted.
The Predators
This might be my favorite take on Predators yet.
- The one facing Vikings is huge, hulking, and feral—like a gorilla with weapons.
- The one fighting Kenji is sleek, stealthy, and surgical—a true shadow assassin.
- The one hunting Torres is tech-savvy, staying airborne and using his ship to dominate the skies.
Each Predator is tailored to the era. And it works.
The Possibilities
The format opens the door to so many exciting matchups. Imagine:
- A Roman gladiator in the Colosseum.
- A runaway African slave fighting for survival.
- A brutal Nazi officer who finally learns what it’s like to be hunted.
- A silent Terracotta warrior awakened in modern China.
- A cowboy in the Wild West.
- A Hwarang master archer in ancient Korea.
- And yes—even a silat gayong master from Southeast Asia!
But the ultimate concept? A Muslim and a Christian soldier during the Crusades—forced to work together to survive a Predator attack. That tension, that theme of unity, that story… chef’s kiss.
20th Century Studios, please—make. this. happen.
Final Verdict
What more can I say? Predator: Killer of Killers delivers exactly what longtime fans have been craving. Great characters, jaw-dropping action, brilliant world-building, and limitless potential.
10 out of 10. Bring on the next era.
