Following the success of its predecessor, the production of Prey 2 has been officially announced. Serving as a prequel to the renowned sci-fi action-horror franchise, the 2022 film focused on Amber Midthunder’s character, Naru, during the early 1700s in the Great Plains, as she battled to defend her tribe against the arrival of the legendary Predator. Released exclusively on Hulu, the Predator movie garnered critical acclaim, earning the highest reviews of the entire franchise, boasting a “Certified Fresh” approval rating of 94% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Almost two years following the premiere of the previous movie on Hulu, Deadline reveals that Prey 2 is in its preliminary development phase at 20th Century Studios. While no returning talent has been confirmed yet, discussions are underway for Amber Midthunder to revisit her role as Naru in the sequel, diverging from the franchise’s tradition of sequels revolving around new characters. Despite the excitement surrounding the sequel, the studio’s primary focus is currently directed towards a new standalone Predator film titled Badlands, helmed by Prey’s Dan Trachtenberg, who will both write and direct the project.
