Looking for rare behind-the-scenes videos and photos from 1987's Predator? Stan Winston School of Character Arts has you covered. Their blog features a ton of rare footage and photos from the film's productionn and insight to how they brought the brutal Yautja to life on the big screen opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger. Check out their selection of behind-the-scenes features below!
"Since PREDATOR’s 1987 release, the dreadlocked alien hunter has gone on to become a multimedia icon, inspiring a film franchise, video games, toys, collectibles, comic books and fan groups worldwide like our friends at The Hunter's Lair, who pay homage to their favorite sci-fi character by building and wearing screen-worthy Predator suits, complete with custom weapons and armor."
"But none of the young FX artists on Stan Winston’s original PREDATOR crew could have guessed that they were making a classic monster movie in the jungles of Palenque, Mexico all those years ago. They were just trying to survive the elements and pull off the impossible in an insanely short period of time."
Here's a behind-the-scenes look at the Predator VFX:
Here's a video of the Predator 25th Year Reuinion, showing off the crew who helped work on the film:
For more, check out the Stan Winston School of Character Arts' website! What was your favorite aspect of the Predator? Did you prefer Predator or Predator 2? Let us know in the comments section!
Alien vs. Predator 3 – What We Know So Far
Officially, Alien vs. Predator 3 remains in concept phase for the time being. A reboot of the iconic crossover has been discussed on numerous occasions, with chatter picking up heavily from 20th Century Studios back in the Fall of 2024 after the successful release of Fede Alvarez's Alien: Romulus. The blending of Alien and Predator cinematic universes was further solidified in 2025 with Dan Trachtenberg's Predator: Badlands. The two movie monsters continue to coexist in the same timeline, but their conflict has not yet been realized since 2007. A reboot of Alien vs. Predator would likely ret-con the existing 2 entries and establish a completely new AvP timeline. For more on what we know so far, continue reading our more in-depth breakdown here. As new developments are made, that page will be updated.
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