Predator 2

Name: Predator 2
Director: Stephen Hopkins
Released: 1990-10-29
Duration: 1 hr 38 min
Rating: 8
Cast: Danny Glover, Gary Busey

Dark Horse Comics

1 hr 38 min

1990

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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.

Director Stephen Hopkins

Release date 21/11/1990

Content rating 15

Duration 1 hr 38 min

Last Updated 01/11/2025

Cast

Danny Glover Gary Busey

Predator 2 Cast & Crew

Danny Glover

Gary Busey

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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