Predator: Killer of Killers Gets Franchise Best Rotten Tomatoes Score & Reviews

Following strong early buzz, Predator: Killer of Killers is earning praise from critics and scoring high on Rotten Tomatoes for its brutal action, inventive storytelling, and unique animated format. Directed by Dan Trachtenberg and Joshua Wassung, the anthology film explores the Predator mythos across three time periods, pushing the franchise into bold new territory.

Predator: Killer of Killers’ reviews are highly positive

Jonathan Sim of ComingSoon gave the film an 8/10, calling it “the best Predator movie in decades.” Sim highlighted its historical settings, brutal violence, and the unique anthology format, praising Dan Trachtenberg and Joshua Wassung’s direction across three time periods: Viking era, feudal Japan, and World War II. He noted, “This movie may be even more brutal than the others” and described it as “a masterclass of action animation.”

Bob Strauss of San Francisco Chronicle described it as “bloody, action-filled animated stories in one neat, 90-minute package.” Carlos Aguilar of Variety called it “emotionally satisfying” and highlighted its use of animation for genre storytelling. Meagan Navarro of Bloody Disgusting praised the “Arcane-inspired animation” and “commitment to gory action.”

Julian Roman of MovieWeb stated that the film “reshapes everything we know about the monstrous trophy hunters.” David Ehrlich of IndieWire said it delivers “immaculately crafted bonus treats that stand on their own two feet.”

The Viking, ninja, and pilot segments each received praise for their choreography, tone, and visual style. The Japan sequence stood out for its minimal dialogue and reliance on visual storytelling.

The World War II segment introduced a dogfight format, expanding the franchise’s action scope. Critics also mentioned anticipation for Trachtenberg’s upcoming live-action film Predator: Badlands.

Predator: Killer of Killers gets franchise best Rotten Tomatoes score

Predator: Killer of Killers leads the franchise with a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score based on 26 reviews. Prey (2022) follows closely with 94%, based on 287 critic reviews. The original Predator (1987) has an 80% score. More recent live-action titles scored lower: The Predator (2018) holds 34%, Predator 2 (1990) has 29%, and Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007) ranks lowest with 12%.

Killer of Killers is the franchise’s first animated entry and has outperformed all previous titles in critic reception. The audience score is not yet available due to fewer than 50 user ratings. Prey maintains a 74% audience score, while The Predator holds 32%.

The anthology’s critical success builds on the acclaim of Prey and reinforces Dan Trachtenberg’s influence on the series. Critics cited strong direction, brutal action, and a fresh narrative approach as reasons for its high ranking.

Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on SuperHeroHype.

Source: Comingsoon.net