10 Movies Like Predator Killer of Killers You Must See

‘Predator: Killer of Killers’ is the first full-length animated film in the ‘Predator’ franchise, helmed by Dan Trachtenberg. Set across three time periods in separate places on Earth, it highlights the quest of the predators to be the apex hunters across galaxies. The first story takes place in 841 AD among Vikings. When two clans fight to settle a blood feud amongst them, they get ambushed by a predator who makes the fight far different from what they expected. The second story follows two brothers in feudal Japan, who set aside their differences to stand up against another predator. Taking place during World War II, the third story has US Navy fighter pilot John Torres going up against a Predator starship.

Released directly to streaming on Hulu, the movie is tied to the live-action franchise. The fast-paced narrative and historical settings expand the mythology while reinforcing the long history between humans and the alien species. Placing the conflict in the different scenarios also showcases the various ways in which humans have traditionally tackled external threats. If you’ve loved the fresh take, here is a curated list of movies similar to ‘Predator: Killer of Killers’ that you can consider checking out next.

10. Resident Evil: Vendetta (2017)

Originally titled ‘Baiohazâdo: Vendetta,’ the Japanese adult animated film ‘Resident Evil: Vendetta’ is directed by Takanori Tsujimoto. Set in the ‘Resident Evil’ franchise, where humanity is threatened by an evil corporation producing a virus that turns people into zombies, it is the third animated film following ‘Degeneration’ and Damnation.’ The protagonist, agent Leon Kennedy, and Professor Rebecca Chambers are tasked to study and eradicate the Animality Virus, a new strain that remains dormant until provided with an external stimulus. Much like ‘Predator: Killer of Killers,’ ‘Resident Evil: Vendetta’ forces a new kind of challenge upon humans in an animated film that does not shy away from gore.

9. Starship Troopers: Invasion (2012)

‘Starship Troopers: Invasion,’ directed by Shinji Aramaki, is the fourth installment in the franchise set in a dystopian future where humanity is at war with an alien species of giant bugs known as Arachnids. In the timeline, democracy has collapsed, and society is ruled by the Terran Federation. The film revolves around battle-hardened troopers led by Captain Carmen Ibanez and Major Henry Varro, who launch a rescue mission when the bugs attack a distant outpost and a starship goes missing. Both ‘Predator: Killer of Killers’ and ‘Starship Troopers: Invasion’ have humans from a time other than the present go up against an alien threat.

8. Appleseed Alpha (2014)

‘Appleseed Alpha’ by Shinji Aramaki and Steven Foster is an alternate prequel to the ‘Appleseed’ movie canon that sheds light on the early days of Deunan Knute and cyborg Briareos Hecatonchires in a post-World War III era. The movie is based on the cyberpunk manga series created by Masamune Shirow that focuses on the duo’s adventures in the city of Olympus. In the storyline, Deunan and Briareos are soldiers-turned-mercenaries who take on a job in New York City. ‘Appleseed Alpha’ as a prequel mirrors the approach of ‘Predator: Killer of Killers’ by delivering a fresh origin story.

7. Predators (2010)

Nimród Antal’s ‘Predators’ is the third installment of standalone ‘Predator’ films and a direct sequel to the 1990 film ‘Predator 2.’ It follows Special Forces-turned-mercenary Royce (Adrien Brody) and a group of other stone-cold killers who find themselves on an alien planet. They soon realize that they are trapped in some sort of hunting ground as prey for an alien race of intergalactic hunters. ‘Predators’ effectively relaunched the franchise and established the modern continuity in the series. It also provides details about the world where the aliens come from, allowing a better understanding of the events of ‘Predator: Killer of Killers.’

6. Prey (2022)

Set in 1719, ‘Prey’ chronicles the Comanche Nation’s experience in the Northern Great Plains with a member of the intergalactic hunter species. Naru (Amber Midthunder), a highly skilled young warrior, leads the defense of her village when it faces an unseen threat. After tracking it down and confronting it, she finds herself standing against the alien predator with an arsenal of high-tech weaponry. Prior to ‘Predator: Killer of Killers,’ ‘Prey’ shifts the storyline to the past, laying the ground for the animated film to cover some of the prominent moments in time from human history. Dan Trachtenberg helms both films.

5. Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge (2020)

‘Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge’ is the first film in the series, and the second animated ‘Mortal Kombat’ movie overall. It explores two parallel storylines merging into one, the first of which is the birth of Scorpion and his quest to avenge the murder of his family. The second part of the narrative follows the champions of the Earth realm, including Johnny Cage, Liu Kang, and Sonya Blade, assembling to participate in a fighting tournament that would decide the fate of the world. Directed by Ethan Spaulding, the film establishes the origin story of a popular character in feudal Japan. The attack on Hanzo Hasashi’s family by Sub-Zero is similar to that by the predator on the two brothers in ‘Predator: Killer of Killers.’

4. Batman Ninja vs Yakuza League (2025)

Directed by Junpei Mizusaki and Shinji Takagi, ‘Batman Ninja vs Yakuza League’ is the sequel to the 2018 film ‘Batman Ninja,’ where the DC superhero and some of his allies and adversaries get transported from modern-day Gotham City to feudal Japan. In the current movie, the heroes and villains return to the present, only to find the world a lot different from the one they left. Japan no longer exists on the map, and an island called Hinomoto floats in the sky over Gotham City. It is the abode of a group of superpowered beings called Yakuza, which resemble the Justice League but are villainous in their conduct. The animated film connecting feudal Japan with modern times in a beloved franchise thus resembles the idea that ‘Predator: Killer of Killers’ follows.

3. Alien vs Ninja (2010)

‘Alien vs Ninja’ by Seiji Chiba revolves around a band of ninja warriors led by Yamata (Masanori Mimoto) and his comrades Jinnai (Shuji Kashiwabara) and Nezumi (Donpei Tsuchihira), who are tasked with investigating the crash of a mysterious object from the sky. They are soon confronted by members of a bloodthirsty alien species, who seem to be inclined to killing them as well as their village. The film thus tests the skills of a ninja against an alien species expert in combat, much like one of the plotlines in ‘Predator: Killer of Killers.’

2. Predator 2 (1990)

Set in Los Angeles a decade after the original film, ‘Predator 2′ follows officer Michael Harrigan (Danny Glover), who is struggling to solve an increase in murders in the city. While he initially believes the cause to be gang wars, FBI Special Agent Peter Keyes (Gary Busey) opens his eyes to the truth. They are under attack from the intergalactic hunter with superior technology that makes it nearly impossible to kill. Stephen Hopkins’ directorial expanded the story of the Predator, paving the way for the franchise to evolve.

1. Alien vs Predator (2004)

Paul W. S. Anderson’s ‘Alien vs Predator’ is the first installment of the crossover franchise that pits two murderous extraterrestrials against each other. In an expedition to Antarctica, a team of researchers discovers a pyramid, which has the parasitic aliens trapped inside. Their presence attracts the Predators to Earth for a hunt, and it is the humans who get caught in the crosshairs. The Predators face a formidable challenge in the hands of a foreign species in the film, which puts their reputation as superior hunters to the test. It breaks up the myth of the Predators being near impossible to put down, effectively giving rise to the storyline of ‘Predator: Killer of Killers.’