Prey has the biggest debut ever on Hulu, according to the streaming service
- The Predator prequel has the most viewer hours in its first three days of release
- The film began streaming last Friday
- Hulu’s parent company, Disney, chose not to bring the film to theaters
- Movie stars Amber Midthunder in the role of Naru
Prey, the action thriller movie that’s a prequel to the Predator movie, had its biggest debut in Hulu history, the streaming service said.
The movie, in which Amber Midthunder plays the role of Naru, racked up the most viewing hours of any movie and TV show on Hulu in the first three days of its release, Variety reported Tuesday.
The film’s success comes after Hulu revealed in April that The Kardashians had the most-watched premiere of any TV show on the service.
What’s New: Prey, the action thriller that’s a prequel to the Predator movie, had its biggest debut in Hulu history, the streaming service said. It stars Amber Midthunder, 25, as Naru
Hulu’s parent company, Disney, chose not to bring the film to theaters as it debuted Friday on Hulu in the US, in addition to Disney’s Star+ in Latin America and Disney+ under the Star-Banner in other regions. Disney said that Prey’s debut was the most viewed film on both platforms, according to the outlet.
Hulu and Disney didn’t release statistics behind the ad, the outlet reported.
The film had always been slated to debut on the streaming service, according to The Hollywood Reporter, which dates back to its pre-production process before COVID-19 struck.
The outlet reported that Disney felt releasing via Hulu was the best path it could take.
The film stars Dane DiLiegro as the Predator
The film garnered the most viewing hours of any film and TV show on Hulu in the first three days of its release
A box office insider told the outlet that after the release of The Predator movie (which grossed $51 million domestically and $160 million worldwide), Disney “might have had a tough argument when it went to theaters ‘ which was a disappointment that hurt the brand.
The franchise had its ups and downs when the series’ debut film, 1987’s Predator, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, was budgeted at $15 million domestically, $59.7 million and worldwide, according to Box Office Mojo, at $160 million. grossed dollars.
The crossover film Alien vs. Predator grossed $80 million domestically and $177 million worldwide in 2004 on a budget of $60 million.
According to a studio synopsis, Prey “tells the Predator’s origin story in the world of the Comanche nation 300 years ago” while “Naru, a ‘skilled’ warrior, fights to protect her tribe against one of the first highly evolved Predators to come to earth.” to land
Raised among legendary hunters of the Great Plains, the Naru character protects her family and community in the midst of danger
According to a studio synopsis, Prey tells “the origin story of the Predator in the world of the Comanche nation 300 years ago” while “Naru, a ‘skilled’ warrior, fights to protect her tribe against one of the first highly evolved Predators to come to earth.” to land.’
Raised among legendary hunters of the Great Plains, the Naru character protects her family and community in the midst of danger. She eventually learns that the danger comes from an alien predator with a high-tech arsenal that creates a duel between the sides.
Rounding out the film’s cast, directed by Dan Trachtenberg, are Dakota Beavers as Taabe, Dane DiLiegro as the Predator, Stormee Kipp as Wasape, Michelle Thrush as Aruka, and Julian Black Antelope as Chief Kehetu.