Predator 2

Predator 2 is a 1990 American science fiction horror film, directed by Stephen Hopkins and written by brothers Jim and John Thomas. It is the second installment of the Predator franchise, with Kevin Peter Hall reprising his role as the Predator. Set ten years after the events of the Predator (1987), the film stars Danny Glover as a disgruntled police detective battling a malevolent and technologically advanced extraterrestrial. The cast also features Gary Busey, Rubén Blades, María Conchita Alonso, Bill Paxton, and Robert Davi.

When approached to write a sequel, Jim and John Thomas opted to change the setting, basing it in an urban environment. Stephen Hopkins was chosen to direct the film following his work on A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989). Although initial drafts featured the return of Arnold Schwarzenegger from the previous film, he declined due to a pay dispute.

Predator 2 was released on November 21, 1990, and grossed $57 million. Although it initially received generally negative reviews, the film has since gained a cult following. It was followed by the crossover film Alien vs. Predator in 2004, and a third mainline installment, Predators, in 2010.