20th Century Studios has announced the release of a 20-second extended ending for its animated film Predator: Killer of Killers, scheduled to integrate more deeply into the iconic Predator universe. This new ending, revealed during San Diego Comic-Con, introduces legends Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny Glover as their iconic characters, generating significant controversy among franchise fans.
20 seconds to stitch both movies together
Despite the excitement that the return of these characters may generate, many fans have expressed their discontent on platforms like Reddit. The main reason for their frustration lies in the fact that these inclusions are seen as a fan-service move that alters the original narratives established in previous installments, especially in Predator 2, where a mutual respect is established between Glover’s character and the yautja at the end of the story.
With the new ending, it is suggested that the characters of Schwarzenegger and Glover, placed in situations that contradict their previous stories, end up trapped in cryostasis chambers. This has led to speculation among fans about possible explanations, such as the existence of clones or differences in how the various Yautja clans treat their prey. Some consider the plot of the encounter to be a narrative slip that affects the coherence of the Predator universe.
In addition, the anticipation for the release of Predator: Badlands, scheduled for November 7, remains high, although it seems that this new installment will not directly address the new narrative arc involving Glover and Schwarzenegger. The director has expressed his enthusiasm for working with these classics, but there is uncertainty about how the narrative decisions will influence future installments of the saga. As is often the case in the world of fiction, time will tell if these decisions can satisfy both new viewers and loyal fans of the franchise.
