As a lifelong fan of both the Alien and Predator franchises, I must say that my heart skips a beat at the prospect of seeing these two titans clash once again on the silver screen. The thought of a new movie that organically integrates elements from both series is truly exhilarating, especially considering the success of recent entries like Prey and Alien: Romulus.
Enthusiasts of the Alien and Predator series can anticipate a wealth of content in the upcoming years, as it appears 20th Century Studios is considering reuniting these iconic sci-fi characters on the big screen once more. This potential crossover was announced on the same day as news that an Alien: Romulus sequel and another Predator movie are both underway in production.
During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the head of 20th Century Studios, Steve Asbell, shared insights about their major intellectual properties and their future plans. Notably, he hinted at a possible reunion of the Alien and Predator franchises in a new movie. Although not yet confirmed, this idea has been openly discussed, with Asbell describing it as “probable.” He went on to say:
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Despite initial skepticism about future installments of the Alien and Predator franchises after Disney’s acquisition of Fox, films like Prey (2022) and Alien: Romulus (this year) have not only thrived but have reinvigorated both series with some of their highest-rated releases. Whether a new Alien vs Predator film is possible and will be successful remains to be seen in the future.
Alien vs Predator Movies Have Struggled to Deliver
In 2004, it appeared as if a long-anticipated dream for fans was about to become reality with Alien vs Predator on the horizon. Unfortunately, this movie made several significant blunders that were deemed unforgivable by both audiences and critics. One of the most glaring mistakes made by the Paul W.S. Anderson film was transforming two R-rated franchises into a PG-13 production. This attempt to cater to fans resulted in delivering far less than expected. The movie garnered a poor 22% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes, although it managed a slightly better 39% rating from Popcornmeter. However, it still managed to earn $177 million, despite its $60 million budget.
The decent performance of the movie at the box office prompted the immediate sequel, “Alien vs Predator: Requiem,” released in 2007. This film continued the storyline from its predecessor and reintroduced an R-rating to the series, but it didn’t manage to satisfy critics or audiences alike. It attempted to push boundaries by introducing the hybrid of Alien and Predator hinted at in the 2004 movie, yet suffered from poor editing, lighting, and technical issues, resulting in even more unfavorable reviews (12% on Rotten Tomatoes/30% on Popcornmeter). The film made $130 million, and plans for another sequel were naturally abandoned.
Currently, it’s possible that Disney might be the studio to bring an Alien vs Predator film to success – provided they can craft a compelling story. As both franchises are expanding in a manner similar to Legendary’s MonsterVerse, we could witness some exciting developments in the sci-fi genre as these stories unfold in the coming years.
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2024-10-25 02:02