The upcoming addition to the Predator film franchise, Prey, takes viewers back in time, with the action set in the 1700s. The first teaser trailer introduces Roswell, New Mexico‘s Amber Midthunder as a young Comanche warrior who attempts to track an alien predator.
In addition to Amber Midthunder, Prey features newcomer Dakota Beavers, Stormee Kipp (Sooyii), Michelle Thrush (The Journey Home), and Julian Black Antelope (Tribal). Dan Trachtenberg (The Boys, 10 Cloverfield Lane) directed from a screenplay by Patrick Aison (Jack Ryan). John Davis and Jhane Myers produce, and Lawrence Gordon, Marty Ewing, James E. Thomas, John C. Thomas, and Marc Toberoff executive produce.
20th Century Studios has set an August 5, 2022 premiere exclusively on Hulu.
Fox and Hulu released the following description of Prey along with details on their commitment to hiring Indigenous peoples for the prequel:
Set in the Comanche Nation 300 years ago, Prey is the story of a young woman, Naru, a fierce and highly skilled warrior. She has been raised in the shadow of some of the most legendary hunters who roam the Great Plains, so when danger threatens her camp, she sets out to protect her people. The prey she stalks, and ultimately confronts, turns out to be a highly evolved alien predator with a technically advanced arsenal, resulting in a vicious and terrifying showdown between the two adversaries.
The filmmakers were committed to creating a film that provides an accurate portrayal of the Comanche and brings a level of authenticity that rings true to its Indigenous peoples. Myers, an acclaimed filmmaker, Sundance Fellow, and member of the Comanche nation herself, is known for her attention and dedication to films surrounding the Comanche and Blackfeet nations and her passion for honoring the legacies of the Native communities. As a result, the film features a cast comprised almost entirely of Native and First Nation’s talent.
