Introduction: A Surprising Twist in the Predator Universe

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Predator: Killer of Killers. Now streaming on Hulu, this film might not be what you expect. There’s a hidden piece of information that 20th Century Studios has kept under wraps—one that dramatically alters the understanding of the story. While the movie features three distinct tales set across different eras within the Predator universe, it ultimately reveals a single interconnected narrative. And its explosive ending could potentially lay the groundwork for a sequel to Prey. Yes, you read that correctly.

Breaking Down the Ending of Predator: Killer of Killers

Setting the Stage: Three Characters, Three Timelines

The film introduces us to three characters from vastly different periods: a Viking warrior seeking vengeance voiced by Lindsay LaVanchy; a feudal Japanese ninja voiced by Louis Ozawa; and a WWII pilot voiced by Rick Gonzalez. At first glance, their stories seem separate, but the film gradually reveals deeper connections.

The Viking Saga: Ursa’s Revenge

The first segment, titled The Shield, follows Ursa (LaVanchy), a fierce Viking woman from 841 A.D., wielding her shield as a weapon. Her quest is personal—she aims to kill the man who forced her to kill her own father as a girl. She is accompanied by her son, Anders, and a band of hardened warriors. When they confront her target, it turns out to be something far more terrifying—a Predator. The creature slaughters her clan and fights Ursa fiercely, nearly killing her. However, Ursa manages to impale the Predator with an anchor, escaping with a heavy cost—the death of her son, Anders.

As she cradles her dying son, the scene abruptly shifts. The camera spins around Ursa, and suddenly she’s on an alien spaceship, wearing a glowing collar, with her in the same position but without Anders’ body. Nearby is a man kneeling—later revealed to be one of the Japanese twins, Kenji or Kyoshi, from the 1600s. This twist indicates that the Viking’s story is part of a larger, connected narrative rather than separate tales.

The Samurai Duel: The Sword

The second segment, The Sword, takes place in Japan during the 1600s. It follows Kenji and Kyoshi, twin brothers who are martial rivals. Kenji is exiled after losing a fight to his brother, and he later returns to reclaim his ancestral home, only to be attacked by a Predator. The brothers team up to defeat the creature, but Kyoshi is killed in the process.

Kenji then finds himself aboard the same alien ship as Ursa, indicating these stories are interconnected. They introduce Torres, voiced by Rick Gonzalez, a mechanic with dreams of flying. His story, The Bullet, shows how he was part of a squadron wiped out by a Predator resembling a character from Star Trek VI. Torres manages to kill the Predator but wakes up in a cryo-chamber aboard a Yautja ship, revealing a shared fate among the characters.

The Gladiatorial Arena: The Fight for Survival

All three characters—Ursa, Torres, and Kenji—are placed in a Yautja-controlled arena. Their lives depend on fighting a brutal battle against each other and the Warlord Predator, who may be wearing a cape made of xenomorph tails. Each is given a weapon of their tribe: Ursa’s shield, the ninja’s sword, and Torres’ iconic pistol—Raphael Adolini’s weapon, first seen in Predator 2 and later in Prey.

After surviving the fight, they manage to seize control of the Warlord’s ship. However, their escape is thwarted when a harpoon restrains them. Ursa sacrifices herself to free her companions and allow Kenji and Torres to escape in the distance. The Warlord Predator, however, raises his axe, signaling that the hunt is far from over. A fleet of Predator ships is seen pursuing them, hinting at a looming threat and potential sequel.

Connecting the Dots: Could This Lead to Prey 2?

Following the intense final battle, the scene shifts back to Ursa, who is once again in cryogenic stasis. The camera pulls back to reveal her being transported alongside thousands of other cryo-chambers, a scene reminiscent of classic adventure movies. Among the storage pods are chambers holding strange alien creatures, an unidentified shadowed man, and—most notably—Naru from Prey.

The Significance of Naru’s Cryo-Chamber

What’s intriguing is that Naru, portrayed by Amber Midthunder, is shown in stasis at the end of Killer of Killers. This raises a critical question: how did she end up there? While the movie’s climax concluded with her victorious and leading her tribe, the post-credits scene suggests that she was captured by the Yautja and frozen in cryo-sleep—explaining how the Predator’s iconic pistol ended up in the Yautja possession.

Implications for a Sequel

This revelation hints at the possibility of Prey 2. However, the director has expressed interest in creating a fresh narrative, so it’s unlikely that the upcoming Predator: Badlands will be a direct sequel. Nonetheless, the presence of Naru and her potential reintroduction into the story universe opens up exciting possibilities. She may re-enter the story as a key player—perhaps unfrozen to face the Predators once again, or involved in other new adventures.

Speculations and Future Connections

Upcoming movie Predator: Badlands, set to release later in 2025, is believed to explore the Predators’ homeworld and introduce new characters, including an outcast Predator and a Weyland-Yutani android. While its relationship to Killer of Killers remains unclear, some fans speculate that it could be part of the same universe or even a prequel setting on Yautja Prime.

Given the interconnected hints, it’s plausible that the events of Killer of Killers serve as a bridge to the larger Predator saga—possibly bringing Naru, Torres, or even Kenji into future films. The creators seem intent on building a sprawling universe filled with surprises, and the story of the killer of killers might just be the beginning of something bigger.

Derek Shaw

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