Predator: Killer of Killers Director on How Arnold Schwarzenegger Could Return

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In the newest addition to the Predator series, titled “Predator: Killer of Killers“, it appears that Arnold Schwarzenegger might be making a comeback as Major Alan “Dutch” Schaefer, a character he originally played in the 1987 film “Predator”. Despite turning down multiple opportunities to reprise his role across various franchise installments, Schwarzenegger did lend his voice to the character in the 2020 video game, “Predator: Hunting Grounds”.

Dan Trachtenberg talks Arnold Schwarzenegger’s return after Predator: Killer of Killers

During a chat with Polygon, Dan Trachtenberg (the director of Predator: Killer of Killers) didn’t dismiss the possibility of Arnold Schwarzenegger reprising his role as Dutch. He also highlighted that their animated project could have paved the way for this potential comeback.

In the thrilling tale of Killer of Killers, a Viking warrior, a samurai descendant transformed into a ninja, and a pilot from World War II’s aftermath each have brushes with the fearsome Predators individually. After these separate ordeals, they are inexplicably imprisoned and placed into cryogenic hibernation by other Predator species. Later, they mysteriously awaken in a setting resembling an arena, where they confront a colossal Predator.

Near the movie’s conclusion, it’s disclosed that Naru, the main character from 2022’s Prey, was likewise put into a state of suspended animation. Since Dutch is one of the scant survivors of an encounter with a Predator, the occurrences in Killer of Killers might pave the way for his return in the franchise.

As the movie ends, it’s shown that Naru, the hero from 2022’s Prey, was likewise frozen in time. Since Dutch is one of the rare individuals to have survived a confrontation with a Predator, the events in Killer of Killers could lead to his comeback in the series.

In response to your query, Trachtenberg concurred, stating that the film was produced under the codename Warehouse, since the final scene mirrored the initial concept presented to the studio and resembled the ending of Raiders of the Lost Ark. He also suggested that Arnold, much like other characters, survived his tale and might have been preserved in cryo, with any other hero from Earth or other galaxies.

At 77 years old, Arnold Schwarzenegger continues to be a bustling actor and action icon. He has numerous films upcoming, as well as Season 2 of his Netflix action-comedy series, FUBAR, set for release on June 12, 2025. This opens up the possibility for him to reprise his role in a live-action project, perhaps as an older version of Dutch, or lend his voice to an animated production like Killer of Killers.

Originally reported by Tamal Kundu on SuperHeroHype.

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2025-06-10 13:10