All 7 Predator movies ranked from worst to best

3. Predator 2

Back when franchises weren’t so worried about building themselves up to be franchises and just wanted to tell another story in an already established universe, we got Predator 2. A film that essentially recreates the plot of the first movie by replicating its formula, it also turns it on its head completely, because this time the Predator is on the hunt in downtown Los Angeles.

The creature that craves heat and conflict finds both in the city, as it sets its sights on Danny Glover in the hopes of finding a worthy opponent. That’s where the movie differs from its predecessor, because while the Jungle Hunter in Predator sought competition until only Arnold Schwarzenegger was left, the City Hunter actively provoked Glover’s Lieutenant Harrigan, toying with him until the final battle.

Predator 2 wasn’t all that well received when it first came out, but reception to it has softened over time. That’s a good thing, because honestly this movie is a thrill-ride, it adds a lot more to Predator mythology (and not at the expense of its simple plot), the Predator itself is more of a character, and Danny Glover is exceptionally good as his competition.

It might have been a product of its time, but Predator 2 is a good one at that. And in all honestly, it’s almost as good its predecessor.