Predators (2010) Finally Fixed the Franchise | Hold On To Your Butts Ep. 20

The Predator franchise gets a second chance.

JD and Paul are joined by comedian Mitch Jones to revisit Predators (2010), the Robert Rodriguez-produced soft reboot that transported the series from the jungles of Earth to an alien hunting preserve. Did this movie succeed where the previous entries stumbled? The crew discusses Adrien Brody's unlikely action hero turn, Walton Goggins stealing scenes, Topher Grace's casting, Predator lore, Robert Rodriguez's original script, the franchise's expanding mythology, and whether Predators deserves more recognition as one of the strongest sequels in the series.

Along the way they debate Predator society, the "Ripley-Verse," comic book canon, Hollywood casting, Bugs Bunny's influence on the English language, and why this movie feels like a return to form.