Predator: Killer of Killers is a Hulu original animated film released in June 2025. It's part of the Predator film franchise. It follows 3 main fighters a viking raider, a ninja in feudal Japan, and a World War II pilot who are hunted by a Predator. Later we see all 3 brought to a Predator occupied planet to participate in a final battle.
The film original feels like 3 separate films. Infact we are learning the characters back stories, before they find themselves together in captivity. By definition anime can be considered any animation originated in Japan, done in a style that would mimic Japanese animation or having Japanese subject matter. While this film was produced in the United States, it would be considered anime due to the inclusion of Kenji's story.
Kenji and his brother Kiyoshi, sons of a warlord, grow up training together. They are ordered to duel to determine their father's successor. Kenji refuses to fight, but Kiyoshi attacks and defeats him. Kiyoshi takes his place along side his father while Kenji flees and lives in exile as a ninja. Years later Kenji will return to confront his brother, unfortunately this coincidences with him being hunted by a Predator.
The film incorporates stunning fight scenes. The animation only enhances what can be done. After a while you forget your not watching a live action movie. The story is well written and leads into a possible sequel at the end.
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