According to the streaming service, the new Predator film, Preyhad the biggest original premiere on Hulu to date.
A few years ago, the development of a new Predator the movie started. Official details were hard to come by, but the film’s producers eventually confirmed the rumors, revealing that it was set in the 1700s. The film was ultimately revealed to be titled Prey and its first trailer was released in early June.
As the film developed, the decision was eventually made to make Prey a Hulu exclusive. Reviews have been overwhelmingly positive, and the film currently holds a 92% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Now, it looks like the movie has broken a record for Hulu.
According to Hulu, Prey had the biggest premier for an original movie and/or TV show in the history of the streaming service. He did not, however, release exact figures for the film:
Here is the synopsis of Prey:
Set in the Comanche nation 300 years ago, “Prey” is the story of a young woman, Naru, a fierce and highly skilled warrior. She was raised in the shadow of some of the most legendary hunters that 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.
Directed by Dan Trachtenberg from a screenplay written by Patrick Aison, Prey stars Amber Midthunder, Dakota Beavers, Stormee Kipp, Michelle Thrush and Julian Black Antelope.
Prey is available now on Hulu on August 5, 2022. Stay tuned for all the latest news on the film and be sure to subscribe to Heroic Hollywood’s YouTube channel for more original video content.
