The new Predator: Killer of Killers animated movie is now out on Hulu, with reviews from both critics and fans hitting Rotten Tomatoes.
The anthology follows a Viking raider guiding her young son on a bloody quest for revenge, a ninja in feudal Japan who turns against his Samurai brother in a brutal battle for succession, and a WWII pilot who takes to the sky to investigate an otherworldly threat to the Allied cause. While all these warriors are killers in their own right, they are merely prey for their new opponent — the ultimate killer of killers.
What is the Rotten Tomatoes Score?
Interestingly, the critics like Predator: Killer of Killers a lot, as the Rotten Tomatoes Score currently stands at 97% with 63 reviews. The score from fans is more on the cooler side with 88%.
Director Dan Trachtenberg was also behind Predator: Prey, which has scores of 94% and 74%. Up next from him is the live-action Predator: Badlands movie which gets released on November 7, 2025.
Check out what the reviews have to say below.
What do the reviews say?
From the critics: The negative:
With a near-perfect score, presently there are only two negative “Rotten” reviews:
“Director Dan Trachtenberg is 2/2 in cooking up fascinating premises utilizing Predator lore. Frustratingly, with Predator: Killer of Killers, it takes until the last 20 minutes to make the concept worthwhile” – Flickering Myth
“Two-thirds of the action-packed animated anthology film decisively storyboards gruesome violence, only to become ensnared in its expansive trap.” – Untitled Movie Podcast
From the critics: The positive:
Regarding the positive scores, Predator: Killer of Killers is earning strong praise as one of the best entries in the franchise since the original, with critics highlighting its stunning animation, brutal action, and bold storytelling. The anthology format is widely applauded for delivering three stylish, interconnected stories that expand the Predator mythos across time periods and cultures—featuring everything from Vikings to fighter pilots. Dan Trachtenberg is being credited with revitalizing the series, following up Prey with a smart, savage, and visually inventive film that blends pulpy sci-fi with thoughtful themes. Critics say it’s violent, visceral, and mature, yet creatively refreshing—proof that the franchise still has serious bite.
“Trachtenberg’s imagination here seems literally boundless. The Predator franchise is more than safe in his hands — it’s thriving.” – Consequence
“A glorified pitch reel, submitting for our approval a few nifty movie ideas and wrapping it all up in a tidy bow. All action, no filler” – The Wrap
““Predator: Killer of Killers” is the best movie a 10-year-old boy could ever hope to see. That’s because it’s really a bunch of bloody, action-filled animated stories in one neat, 90-minute package.” – San Francisco Chronicle
What do the fans say?
Fans are largely thrilled with Predator: Killer of Killers, calling it one of the best entries in the franchise, some even ranking it above Prey and second only to the 1987 original.
Viewers rave about the brutal action, vivid animation, and rich expansion of Predator lore, especially the creative use of different historical settings like Viking-era Scandinavia, feudal Japan, and WWII air battles.
Many appreciated how the anthology-style stories connect in a satisfying, lore-heavy finale that ties into Prey and sets the stage for future entries.
Fans also praised Dan Trachtenberg’s direction and vision, saying he “gets” the franchise and has reignited excitement for the Predator universe. While some criticized aspects like choppy animation in early scenes, “plot armor,” or tone inconsistencies, the majority of audience reactions highlight the film as a bold, bloody, fan-pleasing evolution that delivers on action, story, and style.
