Plot
Predator: Vanguard is a 2025 science fiction action film and soft reboot of the Predator franchise. The film features an all-black female cast of wheelchair-using special forces operatives who must survive against the technologically superior Yautja hunters in the Amazon rainforest.
Plot[edit]
An elite U.S. Army unit composed entirely of wheelchair-using black female veterans - codenamed "Vanguard" - is sent on a rescue mission to a corporate black site in the Amazon after a research facility goes dark. When they discover a crashed alien spacecraft, they become prey for the galaxy's most dangerous hunters. Using their mobility aids as tactical advantages and their unique combat training, the unit turns the tables on their extraterrestrial foes in a deadly game of survival.
Production[edit]
Announced as part of Disney's initiative to create more inclusive action films, the project was praised for its diverse casting and emphasis on tactical realism. Director Ava DuVernay stated: "We're redefining what it means to be an action hero. These women aren't defined by their chairs - they weaponize them. We're honoring the original's intensity while subverting expectations—these women outsmart the Predator using teamwork and ingenuity, not just firepower."
Reception[edit]
The film has generated significant discussion about representation in action cinema prior to release. Disability advocates have praised the casting, while some franchise fans have expressed skepticism about the radical reimagining.
Controversy[edit]
- Some fans criticized the reboot as "woke pandering," leading to review-bombing on Rotten Tomatoes before release.
- The decision to make the Predator female sparked debates about Yautja gender roles in expanded universe lore.
Soundtrack[edit]
The score by Hildur Guðnadóttir features:
- A cover of "It's a Man's Man's Man's World" by Janelle Monáe during the credits
- Remixed jungle drums from the original 1987 score
- Additional electronic tracks composed by Tyler, the Creator
