The original installments to the "Predator" movie franchise were overwhelmingly popular, and there have been a number of spinoff movies, comics, novelizations, and more.
In particular, there's a comic called "Predator: 1718" that explains how the pistol from the end of "Predator 2" was taken from a pirate, as shown in the Fact Fiend video above. There are also a number of other comics and novels that give more background into the culture of the Yautja.
I find all this fascinating, and if the franchise is going to keep pumping out content, I think they should make these comics and novels into either movies or an anthology TV series.
There's still so much demand, as shown with recent installments such as "Prey," that it would be worth tapping into a well-built mythos instead of coming up with content on the fly just to milk the franchise.
I'd also love to see an expansion of the mythos that was being built in "Prometheus" and how that comes into play with the "Alien vs. Predator" crossover franchise. That might even be a good time to reel Sigourney Weaver back in by letting the Aliens beat the Predators in at least one installment.
That's even more of a possibility if the comic book series "Fire and Stone" gets adapted.
There's so much potential with all the lore the comics and novels have built up, and I think a solid adaptation is exactly what Hollywood needs to bring the spark of creativity back in the face of all the current reboots, remakes, and revivals.
I'd definitely go see a "Predator" movie in theaters if it seemed to be building on the lore from the comics and novels.
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