Predator: Killer of Killersco-director Josh Wassung provides some insight into a potentialAlienEaster egg that eagle-eyed viewers have noticed.Killer of Killersbreaks new ground in thePredatorfranchise, as it is not only the first animated movie in the main continuity, but also the first anthology. It set franchise records on Rotten Tomatoes, debuting as Certified Fresh with a staggering 98% Tomatometer score. In the movie, which is streaming on Hulu, aPredator known as the Grendel Kingis seen witha flowing cape that appears to be made out of Xenomorph tails, implying he has killed several of them in his career as a hunter.
In an interview withScreenRant’s own Joe Deckelmeier,Wassung would neither confirm nor deny the Easter egg, particularly as it connects to theAlienfranchise. However, it does remain a possibility that it was an intentional reference. He said:
I would say the fans should interpret that the way they want to interpret it. I mean, we wanted to design that Predator with a regal elegance mixed with brutality. And that’s what spoke to us about that. Andwe honestly were having fun imagining where they might’ve come from. But we really wanted to leave it to the fans to imagine where each of those skeletons and pieces of various creatures that he clearly has conquered and where they might’ve come from.
What Josh Wassung’s Comments Mean For The Alien And Predator Franchises
It Seems Like He’s Under Instructions Not To Reveal Anything
The trailer forPredator: Badlands, the upcoming new chapter of thePredatorfranchise, indicates that Elle Fanning’s character is actually an android from the Weyland-Yutani Corporation of theAlienfranchise. That essentially confirms thata legitimate crossover between the two franchises is the endgameof the sudden revival of both franchises. Just as Dan Trachtenberg’s 2022 hit prequelPreyreignited interest in thePredatorfranchise, Fede Álvarez’s 2024 hitAlien: Romulusdid the same for theAlienfranchise.
A newAlien vs. Predatormovie or series will almost surely ignore the previous twoAlien vs. Predatormovies from 2004 and 2007, as their status as canon for either franchise is murky.
Wassung played coy toScreenRant’s Joe Deckelmeier, but it seems like a pretty clear indication that the cape of the Grendel King Predator inKiller of Killersis in fact made of Xenomorph tails. As is often the case for franchises in development (particularly when it comes to crossover franchises), Wassung is probably under strict instructions not to outright confirm anything pointing to anAlien vs. Predatormovie in the near future. However, the Easter eggs and connections are beginning to pile up, making that future seem more likely with each bit of media from the franchises.
Our Take On The Potential Easter Egg In Predator: Killer Of Killers
The Alien And Predator Crossover May Happen Soon
An Easter egg inPredator: Killer of Killersthat points to the two ultra-lethal extraterrestrials existing in the same cinematic universe would be further proof of how closely the two franchises may soon be tied. With a potential crossover teased in bothPredator: Killer of KillersandPredator: Badlands, sci-fi horror fans will certainly be on the lookout for more connections inAlien: Earth, the new TV show set to debut on FX and FX on Hulu in August 2025. Whether there is more divulged in that show or not,the announcement of anAlien vs. Predatormovie seems imminent.
