Last Updated on July 30, 2021
San Diego Comic-Con is officially in full-swing, and we've gotten word from our Weekend Warrior, Paul Shirey, that THE PREDATOR panel has taken over Hall H.As our way of bringing you the latest news and observations from the con, we'll be posting updates to our official Twitter account throughout the weekend.
As we join Paul inside the hallowed ground that is Hall H, we come to find that those in attendance are being treated to a featurette that includes amusing banter from the movie's cast and crew.
Just saw a featurette of #ThePredator where the cast played The Predator vs. IT/JohnnyUtah/ThePunisher/Wolverine/Yoda, etc. Pretty funny stuff. Seemed to be 50/50. Now, they’re talking about Ash (from Evil Dead) vs. The Predator and Keegan Michael Key is getting elaborate.
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 19, 2018
THE PREDATOR's Olivia Munn also offered her opinion as to who is the slickest badass in recent cinematic times:
John Wick is the baddest ass motherfucker – Olivia Munn
(Talking John Wick vs. The Predator) #ThePredator #HallH #SDCC— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 19, 2018
I honestly don't know of too many people who would disagree with Ms. Munn's observation.
As the panel continued on, it seemed to take a hard left turn at Shane Blackville. What do I mean by that? Here, you can read it for yourself below:
This panel has become a very Shane Black themed panel. They are literally fan-theorizing about #ThePredator vs. various pop culture formidable opponents. Funny stuff. #SDCC #HallH
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 19, 2018
During the panel we also learned that Sterling K. Brown, who plays Will Traeger in the highly-anticipated action pic, has given some thought as to which Disney characters might stand a chance against a Predator:
Trevante Rhodes says Elsa from Frozen would kill The Predator. “Cold fucks ‘em up quick” – Sterling K. Brown #ThePredator #SDCC #HallH
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 19, 2018
After treating the audience to a few laughs, fans were given a look at an extended sequence featured in the upcoming film:
Just saw an extended sequence of Boyd Holbrook and his crew in a hotel room waiting for a knocked out Olivia Munn to awaken. She awakes and the Shane Black banter is in full effect. I almost felt bad laughing that much for a Predator movie #SDCC #HALLH #ThePredator
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 19, 2018
Whereas the banter in 1987’s Predator was very macho, this feels more crazy and funnier. More relatable. The cast blends really well together. Black got a good group together for this. #ThePredator #SDCC #HallH
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 19, 2018
According to Shirey, Keegan Michael-Key looks to have a chance of emerging as a fan-favorite of THE PREDATOR:
Keegan Michael Key is so Keegan Michael Key and I kind of love that he’s in #ThePredator
Feels like the right fit for this style and tone. He’s the Shane Black of the Shane Black Predator movie. #SDCC #HallH
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 19, 2018
After some well-deserved yucks from Michael-Key, Jake Busey began reminiscing about the days when his father, Gary Busey, was on the set of PREDATOR 2:
Jake Busey talking about the legacy of his father and being on set for Predator 2 as a kid. Now, he’s the same age as his father was when he shot Predator 2 and is in #ThePredator #sdcc #hallh pic.twitter.com/NkZneeQfSU
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 19, 2018
Next, Black elaborated on the reason why the Predators don't approve of their newest champions falling to the people of Earth:
Shane Black says they started this story that The Predator’s on their home world aren’t too happy about at least two of their champions being killed on Earth and that they may want to “punch back” as a result. #ThePredator #SDCC #HallH
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 19, 2018
Black says that there are factions of Predators that evolve. They have hunted creatures all over the universe and adapted these traits to combat humans (and more) #ThePredator #HallH #SDCC
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 19, 2018
Shortly thereafter, the crowd was treated to another scene where the "super" Predator engages in a battle with a "normal" Predator. Please keep in mind that the following tweet contains a mild spoiler for the film. In other words, read at your own risk.
Just saw a scene where the super Predator fights the normal Predator and the battle ends with the super Predator brutally ripping off the normal Predator’s head and backbone. “They’re hunting each other now?” – Olivia Munn #ThePredator #HallH #SDCC
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 19, 2018
Naturally, as fans were permitted to ask the panel their most burning questions, the discussion reverted back to the Predator vs. scenario. Typical.
Taking questions now and it seems #ThePredator vs. game is continuing. Deadpool and Thanos have been posed and it seems they both would win as well. #HallH #SDCC
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 19, 2018
They’re now arguing the merits of Predator on https://t.co/IjUftDQJX1
Yes, it’s getting weird. #ThePredator #HallH #SDCC
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 19, 2018
That last one, while funny, is a bit much. Here's some free life advice, folks. Never date a Predator. I mean, have you seen what's underneath that mask? That's a face that only a mother could love, and even then.
Oh, and this just in, apparently Thomas Jane has something of a foot fetish. Perhaps I'm reading a little too hard into this next tweet, but … well, you can judge for yourself:
Apparently, Thomas Jane does NOT wear shoes. He is literally barefoot. He was in the Barefoot Society, but got kicked out. This apparently is not a joke. “I like to touch things with my feet.” – Thomas Jane. #ThePredator #HallH #SDCC
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 19, 2018
Thomas Jane is the most Thomas Jane he can be, just as Keegan Michael Key is the most Keegan Michael Key he can be. It could be a Dr. Seuss children’s book. #ThePredator #SDCC #HallH
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 19, 2018
Well, it looks like that's all for the Hall H presentation of THE PREDATOR, folks.
#ThePredator cast exiting the stage. Show’s over, kids! #sdcc #hallh pic.twitter.com/YijlZECvLR
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 19, 2018
Shane Black's THE PREDATOR will arrive in theaters on September 14th. Be sure to stay close as we cover more of the action from this year's San Diego Comic-Con celebration.
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