Dan Trachtenberg, known for his impactful films like Prey and 10 Cloverfield Lane, is once again pushing the boundaries of the celebrated Predator franchise. With an array of ambitious projects on the horizon, including the highly-anticipated Predator: Badlands, excitement is palpable. Today, 20th Century Studios unveiled the electrifying trailer and poster for Predator: Killer of Killers, an innovative animated anthology set to premiere on June 6, 2025.
Diving Into Predator: Killer of Killers:
“This anthology chronicles the journeys of three extraordinary warriors from history: A Viking mother guiding her son on a merciless quest for vengeance, a ninja in feudal Japan who faces off against his Samurai brother in an explosive power struggle, and a WWII pilot confronting an extraterrestrial menace threatening to annihilate the Allied forces. Each of these formidable fighters soon discovers that they are not the apex predators, but rather the hunted, as they confront a new breed of adversary—the ultimate killer of killers.”
Helmed by Trachtenberg, with Josh Wassung from The Third Floor co-directing, Predator: Killer of Killers boasts a talented ensemble cast featuring Lindsay LaVanchy, Louis Ozawa, Rick Gonzalez, and the iconic Michael Biehn. The screenplay, penned by Micho Robert Rutare, expands upon a narrative crafted by Trachtenberg and Rutare, drawing inspiration from characters developed by Jim Thomas and John Thomas. Production is spearheaded by John Davis, Trachtenberg, Marc Toberoff, and Ben Rosenblatt, with Lawrence Gordon and James E. Thomas serving as executive producers.
The freshly released trailer teases a visceral experience, blending the saga of Predators with harrowing human tales amidst relentless, explosive action. The animation echoes the groundbreaking style of Arcane, boasting a level of intensity reminiscent of the legendary Mortal Kombat series. Viewers will be thrust into diverse battlefields where survival hangs in the balance, compelling characters to face both external threats and internal demons—in addition to grappling with the tragic outcomes for their loved ones.
What are your impressions of the newly revealed trailer for Predator: Killer of Killers? Are you captivated by the animation style? Could this anthology rise to the level of its cinematic predecessors? We invite you to share your thoughts in the comments below.
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