Predator sequel/reboot (film) - Arnold back?

***Neil*** · 08-Mar-2016

So rumours are that Arni may be in the sequel/reboot? From what I've read I believe it is a sequel and not a reboot and is due out March 2018...

http://www.hitfix.com/the-dartboard/...or-shane-black

"I haven’t talked with him (Shane Black) yet but I’m going to meet with him for lunch sometime soon," said Schwarzenegger. "Just as soon as I’m finished with this (Arnold Sports Festival) and [hosting] The Apprentice and all this stuff. But I will get together with him. If there is any news, we’ll of course let you know right away."

**EvilNed** · 08-Mar-2016

I don't mind a sequel. I thought the Rodriguez one was alright. The franchise lends itself to just telling more anecdotes set in the Predator universe.
Don't know how I feel about Arnold being involved. The thing is this; reading his autobiografy I realized that this was a person who very much cared for the end product from every angle. He would get involved in the marketing and the production of the film beyond what was required of him. His reasoning was that these films were his flagships and that he wanted to deliver as fine-tuned a product as possible. I respect that and I think it shows in most of his older films.

Some of the films he admits got off-track, like Running Man for instance. Most of these are due to circumstances which he feels out of his control - for instance the director of Running Man was replaced during filming.

I can't see this in his latest outings. I get the feeling now that he's jumping at the chance to revisit every one of his old franchises that were huge successes. Terminator is an obvious one, but let's not forget the Twins sequel that's in the making, in addition to the upcoming Conan film. Now this? I don't know... Skip this one, Arnie. You're too old.

**MinionZombie** · 09-Mar-2016

A new Shane Black led Predator movie? I'm on board with that.

How Arnie can figure into it ... ... I'm not so sure. With the mixed output he's had of late, I am a bit ambivalent on the issue. On the one hand it could turn out great, on the other hand it could be a bit ropey.

I'd agree that Rodriguez's movie worked well. I rather enjoyed it ... admittedly it was quite heavy on the references/influences of the first movie, but it was a fun flick that generally delivered without going the remake route (which was merciful). I think the trouble with the Predator franchise is that it's not necessarily open to a long run of stories ... it's kind of finite what you can do storytelling wise. The Terminator films have kind of proven that - it should have ended with T2, and everything since has been either awful or going around in circles and diminishing what came before.

However, with Shane Black involved I'm certainly very interested to see how this one shakes out.

**bassman** · 26-Apr-2018

The new synopsis suggests that that predators are now “genetically modified”. Uh oh....that angle hasn’t worked too well with other sequels...

“From the outer reaches of space to the small-town streets of suburbia, the hunt comes home in Shane Black’s explosive reinvention of the Predator series. Now, the universe’s most lethal hunters are stronger, smarter and deadlier than ever before, having genetically upgraded themselves with DNA from other species. When a young boy accidentally triggers their return to Earth, only a ragtag crew of ex-soldiers and a disgruntled science teacher can prevent the end of the human race.”

Still, it’s Shane Black, so I’m giving it the benefit of the doubt. Although, it’s also a bit troubling that we haven’t even had a teaser yet and the film is out in about 5 months?...

**MinionZombie** · 26-Apr-2018

Hmmm ... if the Predators are modifying themselves, then that might be okay (it'd be awful if it had been some boring cliche with 'da gubmint' trying to use alien tech as a weapon, for instance), although the 'young boy triggers their return' bit seems a bit ... ... huh?

We'll see. I'm a fan of Shane Black's work, so like you, I'll give him the benefit of the doubt ... but I'd forgotten about this project completely until now. Fingers crossed for it!

***Neil*** · 26-Apr-2018

Originally Posted by bassman

“...Now, the universe’s most lethal hunters are stronger, smarter and deadlier than ever before, having genetically upgraded themselves with DNA from other species. ..."

And that's required and better... because...?

**bassman** · 26-Apr-2018

Originally Posted by Neil

And that's required and better... because...?

Originally Posted by Neil

And that's required and better... because...?

Sounds like typical Hollywood thinking that sequels MUST be bigger. Hopefully it’s just the way the studio created this synopsis and Black has a better take on sequels...

It’s also a bit troubling that they recently finished re-shoots that were done to completely change the entire third act of the film. http://www.superherohype.com/news/41...tire-third-act

***Neil*** · 26-Apr-2018

Originally Posted by bassman

Sounds like typical Hollywood thinking that sequels MUST be bigger. Hopefully it’s just the way the studio created this synopsis and Black has a better take on sequels...

It’s also a bit troubling that they recently finished re-shoots that were done to completely change the entire third act of the film. http://www.superherohype.com/news/41...tire-third-act

Well, maybe the end just didn't work, and the fact they were willing to invest and do so much rework is possibly a good indication of the film in general?

**bassman** · 10-May-2018

https://youtu.be/494VI0S4pmA

Hard to tell from the trailer, IMO. Looks like it’ll be on the same level as the last one, which I enjoyed...

**MinionZombie** · 10-May-2018

Hmmm ... ... we'll see, I guess. I'm a fan of Black's movies, so it should be good fun, but I don't know what to make of the trailer, though ... feeling a bit luke warm about the whole thing.

Regarding "Predators" - yeah, I enjoyed that one as well. Good flick, that.

**bassman** · 26-Jun-2018

Trailer Two:

Two trailers in and I’m still not sure what to think. Apparently this new genetically enhanced Predator is fuckin twelve foot tall?? Lovin the gratuitous callback to Black’s character with the bad pussy jokes.

**MinionZombie** · 26-Jun-2018

Likewise I still don't know what to make of this yet. I'm really on the fence about this. Notice how this trailer downplays the kid angle, that we saw in the first trailer, for like 99% of this trailer. Whether there's anything in that or not, I don't know, but the balance was off in the first trailer.

This is a more interesting trailer to me, although I assume the 'classic Predator' doesn't stick around long to be allied with the humans against this new roided-out Predator.

**EvilNed** · 28-Jun-2018

I think it looks alright. The trailer does show too much of the plot, tho. It basicly spells it out for us. I wonder why? Isn't this the kind of film that get's sold on imagery alone?