The Predator franchise continues with PREY 2, the highly anticipated sequel to 2022’s hit prequel Prey, which redefined the series with its thrilling survival horror set in the 18th-century Great Plains. This time, Amber Midthunder returns as the fierce Comanche warrior, Naru, who faces even greater threats in a more dangerous world.
Plot & What to Expect:
The first trailer for PREY 2 offers a glimpse into a much larger and more terrifying battle for survival. After surviving the deadly encounter with the Predator in the first film, Naru (Midthunder) has returned to her tribe, but peace is fleeting. The trailer hints at a new, far more advanced Predator hunting her people. This time, however, Naru isn’t just fighting to survive—she’s fighting to protect her entire tribe from a highly evolved, deadly predator species that has learned to adapt, outsmart, and overpower even the most skilled warriors.
The film picks up a few years after the events of the first movie, with Naru now a seasoned hunter and protector, no longer the naive girl she once was. She embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the secrets of this new Predator, trying to understand its motives and weaknesses, all while being relentlessly hunted by the creature itself. Along the way, Naru forms an uneasy alliance with a group of explorers who are also being stalked by the same Predator, amplifying the danger as they navigate through harsh wilderness and treacherous terrain.
Key Themes:
The trailer teases themes of survival, evolution, and humanity’s place in a predatory world. Naru’s wisdom and ingenuity from the first film have made her a formidable foe, but now she faces the ultimate test: can she outwit a Predator that has evolved beyond anything she’s ever encountered?
Cast:
- Amber Midthunder returns as Naru, a fierce Comanche warrior who must fight to protect her tribe.
- The trailer hints at the appearance of new characters, including survivors of the Predator’s attacks and a group of explorers played by new cast members, adding a dynamic team element to the film.
Production & Release:
Directed by Dan Trachtenberg (who helmed Prey), PREY 2 is set to debut on Hulu in 2025. With a budget of approximately $40-50 million, the film promises a higher level of action and spectacle, featuring state-of-the-art visual effects, intense action sequences, and the high tension that fans of the Predator series have come to expect.
Fans of the franchise are in for a wild ride as PREY 2 expands the world of Predator into a new era while retaining the gritty, survival-focused intensity that made the first film such a standout.
