Predators

Name: Predators
Director: Nimród Antal
Released: 2010-10-29
Duration: 1 hr 38 min
Rating: 7
Cast: Alice Braga, Laurence Fishburne, Topher Grace, Walter Goggins

Dark Horse Comics

1 hr 38 min

2010

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Predators Storyline

Directed by Nimród Antal and produced by Robert Rodriguez, Predators (2010) serves as a direct spiritual successor to the 1987 original, returning the franchise to its gritty, survivalist roots — but with a bold twist.

The film opens with Royce (played by Adrien Brody), a hardened mercenary, waking up mid-freefall from the sky. He and several other strangers — including a Yakuza assassin, an American death row inmate, an African soldier, a drug cartel enforcer, and a sniper — find themselves parachuting into a dense, alien jungle. None of them know how they got there or why.

It doesn’t take long before they realize the horrifying truth: they’re no longer on Earth. The group has been abducted and dropped onto an alien game preserve planet, serving as prey for a group of Predators honing their hunting skills.

As the survivors fight to stay alive, they encounter new variations of the iconic hunters — including larger, more ruthless “Super Predators” that even hunt their smaller cousins for sport. Along the way, the group meets Noland (Laurence Fishburne), a human who’s survived multiple hunting seasons by scavenging and hiding — though his sanity is hanging by a thread.

The film builds to a brutal final showdown as Royce leads the survivors in one last stand, proving that even the galaxy’s deadliest hunters can bleed.

Director Nimród Antal

Release date July 7, 2010

Content rating 15

Duration 1 hr 38 min

Last Updated 01/11/2025

Cast

Alice Braga Laurence Fishburne Topher Grace Walter Goggins

Predators Cast & Crew

Alice Braga

Laurence Fishburne

Topher Grace

Walter Goggins

Predators Review - 7/10 Rating

We’re giving Predators (2010) a 7/10.

After a few mixed sequels and crossovers, Predators felt like a welcome return to what made the franchise great: suspense, brutal action, and raw survival. The jungle setting immediately echoes the tone of the 1987 original, but with a fresh twist — this time, the humans are on their turf.

Adrien Brody might’ve been an unexpected choice for a tough-as-nails mercenary, but he delivers a surprisingly solid performance — intense, tactical, and grounded. The supporting cast is equally strong, with Alice Braga as the disciplined sniper and Walton Goggins stealing scenes with his dark humour.

The film also succeeds in expanding Predator lore without overcomplicating it. The concept of “Super Predators” and their use of hunting dogs and advanced traps adds new depth to the mythology while still keeping things visceral and personal.

Director Nimród Antal balances tension and action well — the pacing keeps you guessing who’ll make it out alive, and the film delivers several standout sequences, including the Yakuza sword fight, the Predator ambush at dusk, and the explosive finale.

While it doesn’t reach the intensity of the 1987 original or the elegance of Prey (2022), it’s still a gritty, satisfying entry that respects the franchise. Its only real flaw lies in predictability — by the third act, you can guess who’ll survive — but the execution is strong enough to keep it entertaining.

Verdict: Predators successfully resets the series, combining old-school jungle terror with modern sci-fi action. It’s brutal, tense, and visually impressive — the kind of sequel fans had been waiting for.

By taking the Predator off Earth and putting the humans in their own deadly game, Predators brought a fresh angle to the franchise while honouring its roots. It’s a film that feels like it was made for fans, by fans — with plenty of callbacks, new lore, and just the right dose of blood and bullets.

Our Rating: 7/10 — A smart, savage return to form that deserves more credit.

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