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Alien vs. Predator

Name: Alien vs. Predator
Director: Paul W. S. Anderson
Genre: action, adventure, fantasy, horror
Released: 2001-07-19
Duration: 1 hr 38 min
Rating: 6
Cast: Colin Salmon, Ewen Bremner, Lance Henriksen, Raoul Bova, Sanaa Lathan

2001 1 hr 38 min 15 Dark Horse Comics

6/10 CMDB Rating

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Alien vs. Predator Storyline

Alien vs. Predator is a comic book screen adaptation directed by Paul W. S. Anderson and released on 13 August 2004 by 20th Century Fox. It sits in that wonderfully chaotic space where capes, monsters, masks, mutations and studio decision-making all collide.

Whether it landed as a fan favourite, a cult curiosity or a “well, that happened” entry, it remains part of the bigger comic movie timeline — and around here, that means it gets a seat at the table. Possibly the wobbly one near the back, but still.

Alien vs. Predator Director Paul W. S. Anderson

Alien vs. Predator Release date 13/08/2004

Genres

action adventure fantasy horror

Alien vs. Predator Content rating 15

Alien vs. Predator Duration 1 hr 38 min

Last Updated 10/05/2025

Cast

Colin Salmon Ewen Bremner Lance Henriksen Raoul Bova Sanaa Lathan

Cast of Alien vs. Predator

Colin Salmon

Ewen Bremner

Lance Henriksen

Raoul Bova

Sanaa Lathan

Alien vs. Predator Review - 6/10 Rating

Alien vs. Predator is one of those comic book adaptations that reminds you the genre has never been one simple thing. Directed by Paul W. S. Anderson, it brings its own mix of spectacle, character drama, questionable choices and moments that make fans either cheer, groan, or quietly check whether the sequel did it better.

The strongest parts usually come when the film commits to its central idea instead of apologising for being based on comics. When the characters feel bold, strange or sincere, the material works. When it gets too tangled in studio notes, tonal whiplash or franchise homework, you can practically hear the spreadsheet breathing behind the camera.

Still, that is part of the fun. Comic book movies are messy little beasts, and Alien vs. Predator has enough personality, legacy or pure oddball energy to deserve a proper spot in the database. It may not be perfect, but perfection is overrated. Capes are already ridiculous. We signed the waiver years ago.

Alien vs. Predator Trivia

Did You Know?

Alien vs. Predator was directed by Paul W. S. Anderson.
The film/series was released on 13 August 2004.
It was produced or distributed by 20th Century Fox.
Key cast members include Sanaa Lathan, Raoul Bova, Lance Henriksen.
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.