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Predator 2

Name: Predator 2
Director: Stephen Hopkins
Released: 1990-10-29
Duration: 1 hr 38 min
Rating: 8
Cast: Danny Glover, Gary Busey, Kevin Peter Hall, María Conchita Alonso, Rubén Blades

1990 1 hr 38 min 15 Dark Horse Comics

8/10 CMDB Rating

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Predator 2 Storyline

Directed by Stephen Hopkins, Predator 2 took the deadly alien hunter out of the jungle and dropped it into the heart of the concrete one — Los Angeles. Set in the year 1997, the film shifts tone from survival horror to urban warfare, delivering a gritty, chaotic sequel that expands the Predator mythology in bold new directions.

The story follows Lieutenant Mike Harrigan (played by Danny Glover), a tough, no-nonsense LAPD officer battling both drug cartels and rising crime in a sweltering, near-futuristic Los Angeles suffering from record heat and chaos. But there’s something else prowling the city streets — something far deadlier than gangs or corruption.

As Harrigan investigates a string of brutal murders, he quickly realises the killer isn’t human. The Predator has come to the city, using the chaos as cover for its hunts. Equipped with new weapons — including a smart disc, wrist blade, and combi-stick — this Predator stalks its prey among skyscrapers and alleys, claiming victims from every side of the law.

When a covert government task force led by Peter Keyes (Gary Busey) attempts to capture the alien alive, their plan goes horribly wrong, forcing Harrigan into a one-on-one battle with the creature. The climax, set in the Predator’s ship deep beneath the city, reveals trophies from previous hunts — including the now-famous Xenomorph skull, forever linking two iconic sci-fi franchises.

Predator 2 Director Stephen Hopkins

Predator 2 Release date 21/11/1990

Predator 2 Content rating 15

Predator 2 Duration 1 hr 38 min

Last Updated 01/11/2025

Cast

Danny Glover Gary Busey Kevin Peter Hall María Conchita Alonso Rubén Blades

Cast of Predator 2

Danny Glover

Gary Busey

Kevin Peter Hall

María Conchita Alonso

Rubén Blades

Predator 2 Review - 8/10 Rating

We’re giving Predator 2 a 8/10 — an ambitious sequel that dared to go in a completely different direction, and for that, we love it.

While the first Predator thrived on jungle suspense, Predator 2 trades foliage for skyscrapers, turning the streets of Los Angeles into a neon-lit battlefield. Danny Glover gives a fantastic, grounded performance as Lt. Harrigan — a blue-collar hero with grit and attitude, holding his own in a world where no one else believes him. His everyman toughness makes the final face-off with the Predator feel truly earned.

The shift in setting works surprisingly well. The heatwave, chaos, and sweat-drenched atmosphere give the movie an intense, claustrophobic feel. Director Stephen Hopkins captures the brutality of urban decay while delivering some truly memorable action sequences — from the subway massacre to the rooftop chase and the final showdown aboard the Predator ship.

The creature design evolved, too. The new Predator looks more battle-worn, adorned with tribal markings and updated tech. The expanded weaponry and glimpses of Predator culture laid the groundwork for the franchise’s mythology — something fans still love today.

That said, Predator 2 isn’t without flaws. The pacing stumbles in the middle, and the film’s tonal shifts can feel uneven. It’s darker, nastier, and more chaotic than the original — but that’s also part of its charm. The film embraced its insanity, mixing crime drama with sci-fi horror in a way that feels very early 90s, and it works.

Verdict: Predator 2 might not be as iconic as its predecessor, but it’s a gutsy, underrated sequel with serious attitude. It dared to evolve the mythos — and gave us that legendary crossover tease that changed sci-fi forever.

Predator 2 took the franchise into a new environment and proved the Predator doesn’t need a jungle to hunt — just prey. With Danny Glover’s determined performance, brutal action, and world-building that still echoes through the series today, it remains a fan-favourite entry in the saga.

Our Rating: 8/10 – A bold, gritty, and criminally underrated sequel that expanded the hunt in all the right ways.

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Predator 2 Trivia

Did You Know?

Predator 2 was directed by Stephen Hopkins.
The film/series was released on 21 November 1990.
It was produced or distributed by 20th Century Fox.
Key cast members include Danny Glover, Gary Busey, Kevin Peter Hall.
It forms part of the wider history of comic book adaptations on screen.
Like many comic adaptations, it balances fan expectations with mainstream audience appeal.
The project helped shape how later comic book stories were presented on film or television.
Its legacy is often discussed through a mix of nostalgia, franchise context and fan debate.
The title remains a useful snapshot of where the genre was at the time.
Most importantly, it proves comic book movies were never just capes and punching. Sometimes they were capes, punching and deeply questionable boardroom confidence.