Aliens and Predators Clash Again in Latest Battle
Weekend's Alien: Romulus is garnering positive reviews, revitalizing the horror genre, and reminding us of the success of the Predator series' Prey from 2022. The shared history of these franchises has fans wondering if it's time for another Alien vs. Predator adventure.
Director Fede Alvarez, in an interview with Deadline during the Romulus premiere, shared his thoughts on the possibility. He suggested a collaborative effort with Prey director Dan Trachtenberg, drawing parallels with the films From Dusk Till Dawn directed by Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez. Alvarez might have been referring to their 2007 double feature, Grindhouse, but who knows? His pitch is more akin to wishful thinking at this point.
The original Alien vs. Predator movie celebrated its 20th birthday this week, leaving a memorable impression on fans, despite its questionable intelligence. With the current resurgence of both franchises, the idea of a fresh showdown seems enticing, but maybe let each series enjoy another film or two first to ensure a solid foundation.
On the Predator front, Predator: Badlands is on the horizon, and more Alien content is coming with the 2025 TV series Alien: Earth. As for a crossover film, there's no official word yet. Or perhaps someone at 20th Century can dig up that animated Predator anthology series they reportedly produced and left on the shelf?
Keep an eye out for the latest developments in the Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek universes, the future of the DC Universe, and updates on the next chapter of Doctor Who. Who knows, perhaps the long-awaited Alien vs. Predator could be resurrected from the shadows, ready to dominate screens once more.
- The success of the Alien: Romulus and Prey movies might be stirring up discussions for another Alien vs. Predator adventure in the future.
- Director Fede Alvarez's suggestion of a collaborative effort with Prey director Dan Trachtenberg seems to Mirror the approach that Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez took in their From Dusk Till Dawn movie.
- As Predator: Badlands and Alien: Earth series approach, fans are eagerly waiting for any official news about a potential Alien vs. Predator crossover film.
- It seems that potentially, an animated Predator anthology series could be revived and integrated into the mix of upcoming Alien content, which might incline towards another Alien vs. Predator battle.
