October 18th 2024.
In 2018, a highly anticipated sequel was released to the public. Unfortunately, it did not live up to expectations and was deemed as one of the worst films ever made. However, it seems that the movie has found redemption on Netflix, surprising everyone with nearly 13 million views.
The film in question is The Predator, which served as the fourth installment in the iconic franchise. With a star-studded cast including Sterling K Brown, Keegan-Michael Key, Jacob Tremblay, Alfie Allen, Trevante Rhodes, and Olivia Munn, audiences were excited for the sci-fi flick directed by Shane Black. The story follows a scientist who joins forces with a group of soldiers to protect the world from invading Predators.
Despite receiving negative reviews from both viewers and critics, The Predator has found a new home on Netflix and has become the second most-watched film globally on the platform. In just one week, it accumulated over 23 million hours of watch time and 12.9 million views. The only film to surpass it during that time was a documentary about the Menendez brothers, who were convicted of murdering their parents in 1989.
Interestingly, The Predator is not available on Netflix in the UK or US. Instead, it can be found on Disney+ in the UK and Hulu in the US. This may be a factor in its sudden surge in popularity, as fans who were unable to watch it before now have access to it on these streaming platforms.
Despite its current success, The Predator did not make a big impact when it was first released six years ago. Many viewers described it as "beyond bad" and it currently holds a 34% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 32% audience rating. Some viewers even went as far as creating accounts on the platform just to warn others not to watch it.
One viewer, Kevin R, said, "Was that a joke? I literally created that account to tell you not to watch that movie." Another, Robin T, added, "The plot made no sense whatsoever and the predators are now bulletproof. Its lack of coherence made it really boring and predictable. A missed opportunity to make something tense and exciting."
Despite the negative reviews, The Predator has managed to climb to the top of Netflix's Global most-watched list. Viewers continue to express their disappointment with the film, with one saying, "Hands down one of the worst movies I've ever sat through. Laughably bad."
The franchise did not end with The Predator, as a new film titled Prey was released in 2022 to much better reviews. And it seems that there is no stopping the Predator, as a new movie called Predator: Badlands is in the works, with Elle Fanning in talks to join the cast.
If you're a fan of the franchise, there's no need to worry about this latest installment. The official synopsis for The Predator reads, "When a Predator ship crash-lands on Earth, an alien tracker, a secret government agency, a biologist, and a group of military castoffs race to find it."
So, whether you loved it or hated it, there's no denying that The Predator has made a comeback on Netflix. And if you have a different opinion, we'd love to hear from you. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, you can contact us through email, phone, or by visiting our Submit Stuff page. We're always excited to hear from our readers.
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