Predators (2010) Finally Fixed the Franchise | Hold On To Your Butts Ep. 20

The Predator franchise gets a second chance. JD and Paul are joined by comedian Mitch Jones to revisit Predators (2010), the Robert Rodriguez-produced soft reboot that transported the series from the jungles of Earth to an alien hunting preserve. Did this movie succeed where the previous entries stumbled? The crew discusses Adrien Brody's unlikely action hero turn, Walton Goggins stealing scenes, Topher Grace's casting, Predator lore, Robert Rodriguez's original script, the franchise's expanding mythology, and whether Predators deserves more recognition as one of the strongest sequels in the series. Along the way they debate Predator society, the "Ripley-Verse," comic book canon, Hollywood casting, Bugs Bunny's influence on the English language, and why this movie feels like a return to form. Chapters 00:00 Cold Open – "Sexual Tyrannosaurus" Returns 05:15 Welcome Back & Mitch Jones Joins the Show 07:00 The Confusing Predator Timeline 09:20 Should We Cover Terminator Next? 10:00 The Ripley-Verse Theory Explained 11:00 Why Predators Feels Different 15:30 Robert Rodriguez's Original Script 18:00 Predator Society & Hunting Preserves 21:40 Fast Facts & Box Office Results 23:00 Nimród Antal & Directing the Film 24:00 The Topher Grace Debate 27:20 The River Ghost & Deleted Scenes 30:20 Why "Nimrod" Means Idiot 32:00 The Opening Drop & Mystery Setup 36:30 Adrien Brody as an Action Hero 43:30 Laurence Fishburne's Character 50:20 Predator Lore Gets Bigger 58:15 Walton Goggins & Scene Stealers 1:06:45 Comparing Every Predator Movie So Far 1:14:20 Favorite Characters & Best Moments 1:22:30 Behind-the-Scenes Trivia 1:30:10 Practical Effects vs. CGI 1:39:45 Final Thoughts 1:40:35 Looking Ahead to The Predator 1:41:15 Outro