🔥 Opening Thoughts
Killer of Killers, directed by Prey filmmaker Dan Trachtenberg, brings together three of the fiercest warriors in human history, each facing off against the ultimate hunter. This time, the Predator franchise returns in an animated anthology format, and the results are nothing short of breathtaking.
📖 Anthology Structure Breakdown
Unlike The Animatrix, though it gives off similar vibes, Killer of Killers features three interwoven stories across different historical periods:
- Viking Era (Scandinavia):
- A Norse warrior named Ursa leads her son Anders into battle.
- Brutal, gory, and emotionally charged — sets the tone for the whole film.
- Feudal Japan:
- Two children of a warlord are trained to be warriors.
- Nearly dialogue-free, this segment stands out for its silence and stylized grace.
- World War II:
- A U.S. Navy pilot named Torres is drafted from his life as a car mechanic.
- Features an insane sequence of aerial acrobatics that only animation could make believable.
Each story contributes to a greater thematic arc, rather than feeling like isolated vignettes.
🏆 Verdict: Best Predator Film Since the Original
Let’s stop dancing around it:
This is the best Predator film since the original.
From start to finish, the film is gorgeous, well-paced, and filled with some of the best action sequences in the franchise.
Every 30 seconds (or even 5, in some cases) delivers a jaw-dropping moment.
🔪 Action, Heart & Brutality
Despite being packed with non-stop action, the film doesn’t forget about character and emotion. Each protagonist gets a fully realized arc, and the kills?
The best in the franchise. Period.
Trachtenberg delivers stunningly choreographed sequences and elevates the Predator lore beyond what fans have come to expect.
🧠 Why Animation Works Here
The choice to animate these stories was bold — and absolutely the right one.
- Allows for high-concept visual storytelling
- Makes otherwise implausible moments (like an airplane dive through a town) feel authentic
- Enables stylized world-building across three completely different eras
If you loved Spider-Verse or Arcane, this will feel familiar — and just as thrilling.
🧭 Franchise Expansion Done Right
The end of Predator 2 hinted at this direction, and Killer of Killers finally delivers on that promise.
It embraces the rich lore from Predator comics and books, offering new mythology without feeling forced or fan-servicey.
🎞️ One Regret: Not in Theaters
As with Prey, the only downside is that this wasn’t released in theaters.
“I wish I was able to see this in a dark room on a gigantic screen.”
Thankfully, Trachtenberg’s upcoming Predator: Badlands is scheduled for theatrical release — and we couldn’t be more excited.
⭐ Final Verdict
Killer of Killers is an absolute triumph — for animation, for action lovers, and for long-time Predator fans.
- Best kills in the franchise
- Great characters
- Deepens the mythology
- Visually stunning
- Hits harder than any entry since the original
🟢 Highest Recommendation
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