Predator 2
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| Directed by | Stephen Hopkins |
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| Cinematography | Peter Levy |
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| Music by | Alan Silvestri |
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| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
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Running time | 108 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $20–30 million |
| Box office | $57.1 million |
Predator 2 is a 1990 American science fiction action film written by brothers Jim and John Thomas, directed by Stephen Hopkins, and starring Danny Glover, Gary Busey, Rubén Blades, María Conchita Alonso, Bill Paxton, and Kevin Peter Hall. It is the second installment of the Predator franchise, and sequel to 1987's Predator, with Kevin Peter Hall reprising the title role of the Predator.
Set ten years after the events of the first film, in Los Angeles, Predator 2 focuses on a disgruntled police officer and his allies battling a malevolent and technologically-advanced extraterrestrial known as the Predator.
Predator 2 was released on November 21, 1990, and received generally negative reviews upon its release. It grossed $57 million worldwide, a moderate return compared to the previous film's $98 million. While initially seen as a disappointment, the film has gained a cult following over time, with particular praise for Danny Glover's performance, the direction, and the musical score.