I watched it last night and it’s easily one of the best entries in the series. I went in almost blind, only watching the teaser to avoid spoilers, and was genuinely surprised by a major reveal:



What stood out to me most was how the story sort of flips the usual approach. In Prey (from 2022), the focus was on the humans while the Predator was the intruding threat. This time, the story is told from the Predator’s perspective.

It also works as an origin story... showing how a Predator must complete a hunt to earn its place within the tribe. This gives more meaning to the motives seen in earlier films, which often revolved around crash landings or random hunts.

There is emotional weight too, similar to Prey. Seeing a new planet through the Predator’s eyes is refreshing. What would kill a human instantly becomes something Dek learns to use to his advantage. The creativity in the fights is impressive, comparable to both Prey (and the animated Predator Killer of Killers). If you haven't watched these two, please do!

At about 1 hour and 45 minutes, the pacing is solid and it stays engaging throughout. My only complaint is that cinemas really need to brighten their projection. With so many scenes taking place in low light, it was sometimes hard to see the details clearly.

The ending sequence was a great touch...


If you enjoyed Predator, Aliens or Dan Trachtenberg’s Prey, this one is a must-watch. If you are not into these kinds of films, you might find it a little off-putting and end up comparing it to other sci-fi titles. The Predator movies have their own unique, raw kind of action that sets them apart.

A solid 8.5/10 from me.