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typeof(data.detail.carousel) === ‘undefined’ || typeof(data.detail.carousel.el_) === ‘undefined’) {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\treturn;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tvar player = data.detail.carousel.el_;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tvar container = player.closest(‘.metro-video-player’);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tvar placeholder = container.querySelector(‘.metro-video-player__up-next-placeholder’);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tcontainer.removeChild(placeholder);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tcontainer.classList.add(‘metro-video-player–related-videos-loaded’);<br \/>\n\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Famously one of cinema’s mightiest franchises has returned to <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/disney\/\">Disney+<\/a> with an all-new film which already has critics and die-hard fans hooked.<\/p>\n<p>Predator: Killer of Killers is the latest entry in a long-running sci-fi\/horror\/action series which was <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2014\/03\/25\/lets-get-to-the-chopper-arnold-schwarzenegger-finds-new-use-for-predator-one-liner-in-wacky-qvc-spoof-4677543\/\">first kicked off by a cigar-chomping Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1987<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Since the release of<a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2021\/04\/16\/disney-sued-by-writers-of-iconic-arnold-schwarzenegger-film-predator-14422717\/\"> John McTiernan’s Predator<\/a>, the beast has spawned four sequels and two spin-offs – plus countless tie-in <a data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/games-news\/\">video games<\/a>, comic books (who can forget that time it beat up Batman!?) and novelisations.<\/p>\n<p>Ahead of director Dan Trachtenberg’s upcoming live-action sequel, this animated spin-off follows three human warriors as they face off against the intergalactic hunter (a race also known as the Yautja).<\/p>\n<p>In three separate yet connected stories, a Viking Queen, Samurai warrior and World War II fighter pilot each encounter the Yautja, and soon find themselves fighting for survival against the galaxy’s most lethal hunter.<\/p>\n<p>With the film now streaming in the UK and worldwide, it has already cultivated a near-perfect 97% score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"957\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nichesitetool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SEI_254654505-00e4.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23356058\" alt=\"No Merchandising. Editorial Use Only. No Book Cover Usage. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Hulu\/Everett\/REX\/Shutterstock (15254060b) PREDATOR: KILLER OF KILLERS, US poster, 2025. ? Hulu \/ Courtesy Everett Collection Predator: Killer of Killers - 2025\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Predator: Killer of Killers is streaming now (Picture: Hulu\/Everett\/REX\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"262\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nichesitetool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SEI_254654520-eab1.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23356053\" alt=\"No Merchandising. Editorial Use Only. No Book Cover Usage. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Hulu\/Everett\/REX\/Shutterstock (15254060d) PREDATOR: KILLER OF KILLERS, US poster, 2025. ? Hulu \/ Courtesy Everett Collection Predator: Killer of Killers - 2025\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t<\/div><figcaption>The animated anthology tracks three Predator trips to Earth (Picture: Hulu\/Everett\/REX\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In the hours following the film’s release, critics shared their early thoughts on what they had just witnessed.<\/p>\n<p>‘Predator: Killer of Killers provides the non-stop action that the diehard fans crave. And no concession has been made to the animated format; the film easily earns its R rating,’ wrote <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/movies\/movie-reviews\/predator-killer-of-killers-review-dan-trachtenbergs-animated-anthology-puts-an-inventive-spin-on-a-durable-franchise-1236247198\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Hollywood Reporter<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>“I\u2019d go so far as to say that this is what streaming should be for: Immaculately crafted bonus treats that stand on their own two feet,’ agreed<a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiewire.com\/criticism\/movies\/predator-killer-of-killers-review-hulu-1235129557\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IndieWire<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thewrap.com\/predator-killer-of-killers-review-hulu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Wrap<\/a> described it as ‘all action, no filler.’<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"267\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nichesitetool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SEI_254654498-3e99.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23356059\" alt=\"No Merchandising. Editorial Use Only. No Book Cover Usage. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Hulu\/Everett\/REX\/Shutterstock (15338256e) PREDATOR: KILLER OF KILLERS, 2025. ? Hulu \/ Courtesy Everett Collection Predator: Killer of Killers, 2025\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t<\/div><figcaption>One strand sees a Viking Queen face off against the Predator (Picture: Hulu\/Everett\/REX\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Reacting to the film’s release on X, viewers were just as enthusiastic, with panthersgod all-capping: ‘PREDATOR: KILLER OF KILLERS was ABSOLUTE CINEMA.’<\/p>\n<p>‘Killer of Killers just straight up might be the best predator movie ever in existence,’ commented PixelMert.<\/p>\n<p>‘Gotta say, Dan Trachtenberg is absolutely KILLING IT in the Predator department! His latest films\u2014Prey and Killer of Killers\u2014perfectly captures the essence what made the Predator series so memorable! And I\u2019m digging his take on each different Yautja!’ said NikaiCanon.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, IamMichaelJLee described it as ‘an ambitious, world-building brawl that spans multiple time periods before culminating on the Predator\u2019s homeworld. Each setting adds a layer of depth and nuance to our history while reimagining humanity\u2019s most brutal eras through the lens of the hunt.’<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"262\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nichesitetool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SEI_254654514-2567.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23356056\" alt=\"No Merchandising. Editorial Use Only. No Book Cover Usage. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Hulu\/Everett\/REX\/Shutterstock (15338256a) PREDATOR: KILLER OF KILLERS, 2025. ? Hulu \/ Courtesy Everett Collection Predator: Killer of Killers, 2025\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Fans have praised the film for its ‘memorable’ creature design (Picture: Hulu\/Everett\/REX\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<section class=\"metro-comment-cta\">\n<div class=\"metro-comment-cta__inner\"><span class=\"metro-comment-cta__text-wrap\"><title>Comment now<\/title><span class=\"metro-comment-cta__text\">What’s your favourite Predator movie?<\/span><\/span><a class=\"metro-comment-cta__button\" href=\"#metro-comments-container\">Comment Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>Killer of Killers is the second Predator film from director Dan Trachtenberg, who previously helmed its critically acclaimed prequel in 2022.<\/p>\n<p>Set in the world of the Comanche Nation 300 years ago, Prey followed female warrior Naru (Amber Midthunder) as she faced off against a bloodthirsty Predator.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Metro UK’s <\/em><\/strong>Louise Griffin described the film <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2022\/08\/03\/prey-review-predator-prequel-keeps-it-simple-and-is-better-for-it-17112879\/\">as a success for its young star<\/a>, who ‘lives up to the protagonist of the original film.’ <\/p>\n<p>No mean feat, given that the protagonist was none other than Arnie himself.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"451\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nichesitetool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SEI_254654585-2957.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23356080\" alt=\"Editorial use only. No book cover usage. Mandatory Credit: Photo by 20th Century Fox\/Kobal\/REX\/Shutterstock (5883890n) Arnold Schwarzenegger Predator - 1987 Director: John McTiernan 20th Century Fox USA Scene Still\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the first Predator film (Picture: 20th Century Fox\/Kobal\/REX\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"363\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nichesitetool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SEI_254654771-1a3e.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23356076\" alt=\"Predator Badlands New action horror movie has critics saying 'this is what streaming is for'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t<\/div><figcaption>The Predator series will return with this year’s Badlands (Picture: 20th Century Studios)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2022\/08\/05\/where-to-watch-prey-and-the-rest-of-the-predator-franchise-in-the-uk-17131662\/\">Between the original Predator and 2022’s Prey<\/a>, the series also includes 1990’s Danny Glover ’em up Predator 2, the 2010 action film Predators, plus soft reboot (and hard pass!) <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/10\/18\/laughably-bad-sequel-watched-13-000-000-times-a-week-netflix-21825355\/\">The Predator, as directed by Shane Black<\/a> in 2018.<\/p>\n<p>The creature also appeared in two Alien vs Predator movies in 2004 and 2007, neither of which managed to capture either Alien or Predator at their best.<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, Trachtenberg’s not done with the franchise yet. Live-action sequel Predator: Badlands is also due out later this year and will find the Predator on the back foot for once.<\/p>\n<p>Set on a remote planet, the film will follow a young Yautja outcast as he teams up with unlikely ally Thia (Elle Fanning) when they embark on a hunt for the ultimate adversary.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Predator: Killer of Killers is streaming on Disney+ now.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Got a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">If you\u2019ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\">Metro.co.uk<\/a> entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/submit-stuff\/\">Submit Stuff<\/a> page – we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text-justify mb-2\" >{“@context”:”https:\/\/schema.org”,”@type”:”VideoObject”,”name”:”Metro.co.uk”,”duration”:”T1M52S”,”thumbnailUrl”:”https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2025\/04\/08\/17\/97049065-0-image-a-25_1744129531067.jpg”,”uploadDate”:”2025-04-08T17:26:46+0100″,”description”:”Predator: Killer of Killers, an original animated action-adventure film set in the Predator universe, will premiere June 6 on Disney+”,”contentUrl”:”https:\/\/videos.metro.co.uk\/video\/met\/2025\/04\/08\/6257835170306634847\/480x270_MP4_6257835170306634847.mp4″,”height”:270,”width”:480} To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page window.addEventListener(‘metroVideo:relatedVideosCarouselLoaded’, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3608,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[8],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.nichesitetool.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3606"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.nichesitetool.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.nichesitetool.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.nichesitetool.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.nichesitetool.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3606"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"http:\/\/www.nichesitetool.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3606\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3615,"href":"http:\/\/www.nichesitetool.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3606\/revisions\/3615"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.nichesitetool.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3608"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.nichesitetool.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3606"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.nichesitetool.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3606"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.nichesitetool.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3606"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}