Still, it’s managed to persist as one of the most popular science-fiction franchises from the late 20th century, and soon theaters everywhere will be hosting the latest installment, Shane Black’s The Predator.
To put it kindly, the Predator franchise has experienced a few ups and downs over the course of its 31-year existence.
Between five films in which the alien has appeared, there is a wide range in terms of quality, and each chapter has offered something very different to the official canon.