Predator: Killer of Killers

"The hunt begins."

2025 1h 25m EN

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7.8

BANGER

★7.8TMDB · 1,355

AnimationActionScience FictionThriller

Synopsis

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While three of the fiercest warriors in human history—a Viking raider, a ninja in feudal Japan, and a WWII pilot—are killers in their own right, they are merely prey for their new opponent: the ultimate killer of killers.

“The hunt begins.”

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Cast

Lindsay LaVanchy
Ursa (voice)
Louis Ozawa
Kenji / Kiyoshi (voice)
Rick Gonzalez
Torres (voice)
Michael Biehn
Vandy (voice)
Doug Cockle
Einar (voice)
Damien C. Haas
Anders (voice)
Lauren Holt
Freya (voice)
Jeff Leach
Ivar (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Dan Trachtenberg
Writers: Dan Trachtenberg, Micho Rutare, Micho Rutare
Languages: English, Japanese, Norwegian, Spanish
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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85 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released last year.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 4 languages: English, Japanese, Norwegian, Spanish.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Benjamin Wallfisch. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Stefan Grube shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Lindsay LaVanchy and Louis Ozawa and Rick Gonzalez carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The hunt begins.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt36463894 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Dan Trachtenberg directs. Benjamin Wallfisch scores. Stefan Grube cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English, Japanese, Norwegian, Spanish.

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Things worth knowing

185 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released last year.
3Dialogue crosses 4 languages: English, Japanese, Norwegian, Spanish.
4Original score by Benjamin Wallfisch. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Stefan Grube shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Lindsay LaVanchy and Louis Ozawa and Rick Gonzalez carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "The hunt begins.".
8IMDB entry: tt36463894 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 28 themes, including "florida", "japan", "predator", "world war ii".

The technical file

Original score: Benjamin Wallfisch
Editing: Stefan Grube
Production design: Joel Chang
Sound: Chris Terhune
Runtime: 85 min · 1h 25m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Predator: Killer of Killers (2025)

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rio angga2025-06-06
“Predator: Killer of Killers” (2025) is not just another installment in the long-running Predator franchise—it’s a daring, animated anthology film that dares to rewrite the rules. Directed by Dan Trachtenberg (of Prey fame) and Joshua Wassung, and penned by Micho Rutare and Jim Thomas, this animated feature dives into fresh waters by presenting a triptych of stories from vastly different historical periods, united by one terrifying element: the Yautja, or Predator. While many fans remember the brutal jungle hunts and sci-fi tech from previous entries, Killer of Killers introduces something fresh: deeply human protagonists from different eras, all facing the ultimate intergalactic hunter. This film is a perfect blend of bloody spectacle, high concept, and unexpected emotional depth.
MovieGuys2025-09-03
★ 3/10
From Star Trek to Dr Who to Star Wars, there is no stone that has not been unturned in the pursuit of wokeness. The Predator franchise being no exception. "Predator: Killer or Killers" is the latest instalment in the diversity, female empowerment, social engineering experiment that's inflicted itself, on contemporary audiences. Made up of distinct predator themed stories, its annoying from the get go, not to mention eye rollingly implausible. In summary, I could find little to nothing to like here, given how hard it was to see past the dreary miasma of politicised, social engineering. Not recommended.
Manuel São Bento2025-11-03
★ 8/10
I caught up with "Predator: Killer of Killers" with extremely high expectations, driven by my deep appreciation for Dan Trachtenberg, who delivered one of my favorite films in the saga, the exceptional "Prey", and the best installment in another franchise, "10 Cloverfield Lane". I was surprised by the movie's structure as a triptych of interconnected stories, immediately promising the kind of creative freedom live-action often lacks. Against those high expectations, "Predator: Killer of Killers" delivers a fantastic experience. While its distinct storylines are simple and admittedly formulaic, they serve as compelling platforms for the film's true centerpiece: the stunning animation. This audiovisual approach is peak entertainment, presenting action that's colorful, brutal, and remarkably cinematic, with gorgeous wide shots and excellent choreography. The way the conclusion weaves the three narratives together is equally powerful, completing the simple character arcs before culminating in a truly phenomenal last shot. This is a movie that beautifully expands the "Predator" universe, deeply exploring themes of warrior culture, honor, family, legacy, and the drive for survival. It's brilliant proof that ambition and singular vision can reinvigorate any franchise, and its final image serves as an inspiring summary of the complex journey between the hunt and destiny. Rating: A-