It’s been announced atSan Diego Comic-ConthatPredator: Killer of Killersis getting a new cut, and it’s bringing back the franchise’s most iconic characters. Co-directed by Dan Trachtenberg and Joshua Wassung, the first animated installment in thePredatorfranchise hit Hulu on June 6.
The film takes something of an anthology approach, following various warriors across history taking on a Yautja in combat, including a Samurai and a fighter pilot.ScreenRant’s ownPredator: Killer of Killerreviewnotwithstanding, the response to the original cut of the movie was overwhelmingly positive.
Now, there’s confirmed to be a new cut coming, as it’s confirmed SDCC 2025’sPredator: Badlandspanel, whereScreenRantis in attendance, thata new version ofPredator: Killer of Killersis releasing on Hulu today at 7:00pm PST. The new cut is confirmed to feature the same general ending as the original but with an additional scene at the end.
This extended ending features Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Dutch from the originalPredator(1987) and Danny Glover’s Lieutenant Mike Harrigan fromPredator 2(1990)showing up in cryo-tubes alongside other defeated hunters. Trachtenberg reveals that Schwarzenegger himself approved the Dutch cameo over a breakfast the two of them shared, before then teasing:
“We can continue to cook with that character.”
What This Means For Predator: Killer Of Killers
The Franchise Is Poised For Continued Success
OnRotten Tomatoes,Killer of Killersenjoys a stunning 95% score from critics, making it the highest-ratedPredatormovie ever. The Popcornmeter score is also glowing at 88%, indicating widespread audience enthusiasm.
Clearly, this animated take on the Yautja resonated, and this new cut is unlikely to drastically change that. From Trachtenberg’s comments,the additional material is more of a bonus for viewers rather than something that actually changes the narrativeor arcs of anyKiller of Killerscharacters.
It’s unclear whether this new cut was always something that was going to happen or if the positive response helped to get it over the finish line, butit evidently will be the perfect excuse for many to revisit the movie. In addition to being a critical success,Killer of Killerswas also a viewership hit for Hulu, and the new cut is likely to further bolster these numbers.
This new development forKiller of Killerscould help to keep enthusiasm high for the next big franchise project, theupcomingPredator: Badlands, which Trachtenberg also directs. WithPrey(2022) and nowKiller of Killers, Trachtenberg has proven himself a worthy steward of thePredatorfranchise.
Our Take On Killer Of Killers' Extended Ending
The Cameos Are A Fun Surprise
As Marvel has perfected over the years, cameos don’t have to be anything more than just that. Sometimes, it’s exciting for audiences to see a figure from elsewhere in a franchise show upfor a quick appearance.
Dutch is the character that kick-started thePredatoruniverse, and his brief inclusion at the end of the animated movie could be a fun moment for those well-versed in franchise history.Predator 2was ultimately not as well-received, but Mike Harrigan, too, could prove to be a welcome addition.
The success ofPredator: Killer of Killerssuggests that the franchise could live on beyond the realm of live-action. It doesn’t sound like there are any plans for more animatedPredatormovies just yet, but the new cut is a sign that this medium could get continued attention moving forward.
