The Predator
“The hunt has evolved.”
Synopsis
When a young boy accidentally triggers the universe's most lethal hunters' return to Earth, only a ragtag crew of ex-soldiers and a disgruntled scientist can prevent the end of the human race.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Final TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-08-31
Top Cast
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Boyd Holbrook
Quinn McKenna
Trevante Rhodes
Nebraska Williams
Sterling K. Brown
Traeger
Jacob Tremblay
Rory McKenna
Keegan-Michael Key
Coyle
Olivia Munn
Casey Brackett
Thomas Jane
Baxley
Alfie Allen
Lynch
Augusto Aguilera
Nettles
Jake Busey
Keyes
Yvonne Strahovski
Emily
Brian A. Prince
Predator
Mike Dopud
Dupree
Niall Matter
Sapir
Javier Lacroix
Cantina Bartender
Gabriel LaBelle
EJ
Nikolas Dukic
Derek
RJ Fetherstonhaugh
Agent Church
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 14, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 18, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$88M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$160.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.82x
+$72.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shane Black
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred Dekker, Shane Black, Jim Thomas, John Thomas
- Original Score
- Henry Jackman
- Original Title
- The Predator
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $88M
- Worldwide Gross
- $160.5M
- Production Studios
- Davis Entertainment, TSG Entertainment, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shane Black
Fred Dekker, Shane Black, Jim Thomas, John Thomas
Henry Jackman
Larry Fong, Hans Bjerno, Robert Finnigan, Roger Vernon
Billy Weber, Harry B. Miller III
John Davis, Bill Bannerman, Ira Napoliello
Department Leadership Roster
Guy Bews
Stunt Coordinator
Shane Black
Director
Tish Monaghan
Costume Design
Matt Sloan
Visual Effects Supervisor
Billy Weber
Editor
Fred Dekker
Writer
John Davis
Producer
Shane Black
Writer
Martin Whist
Production Design
Harry B. Miller III
Editor
Larry Fong
Director of Photography
Henry Jackman
Original Music Composer
Marny Eng
Stunt Coordinator
Lance Gilbert
Stunt Coordinator
Jonathan Rothbart
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Predator
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Predator about?
When a young boy accidentally triggers the universe's most lethal hunters' return to Earth, only a ragtag crew of ex-soldiers and a disgruntled scientist can prevent the end of the human race.
Who directed The Predator?
The Predator was directed by Shane Black.
Who stars in The Predator?
The principal cast of The Predator includes Boyd Holbrook, Trevante Rhodes, Sterling K. Brown, Jacob Tremblay, Keegan-Michael Key.
When was The Predator released and how long is it?
The Predator was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Predator?
The Predator had a reported production budget of $88M and grossed $160.5M at the worldwide box office (1.82 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Predator?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Predator was composed by Henry Jackman.
Is The Predator based on a book or true story?
The Predator is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Jim Thomas", Characters: "John Thomas".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Predator?
The Predator holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).