New Hulu Plans Could Help Save Alien & Predator Franchises

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For the long-running Alien and Predator franchises, a renewed focus on Hulu's streaming service could save both of them. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, 20th Century Studios' president, Steve Asbell, outlined plans for the former Fox Studio's expanded presence on Hulu with more exclusive films. With several timeline changes, reboots, and prequels or sequels damaged by executive meddling ever since the troubled production of Alien 3 in 1992, both franchises have been overdue for a refresh. In the form of Hulu, both killer extraterrestrials will have a long-term home in which to survive and thrive.

For much of the Alien and Predator franchises' lifespans, reshoots and production woes have been a constant. Post-production changes teasing future installments and upping gore without substance having damaged many installments, such as 2018's The Predator and the previously mentioned Alien3. As such, a more niche Hulu move will mean that Alien and Predator can be free from these executive shackles. With less demands relating to studio profits and test audience scores, both series can return to their original roots and expand upon them in creatively fresh and exciting ways.

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In the series' pasts, changes in tone and ambition were a constant. While moving from the jungle to the streets of Los Angeles might not have been the best decision for Predator 2, a genre change from horror to action worked for Aliens. However, the theatrical landscape has changed much since the 1979 debut of the first Alien. Audiences are more familiar with the established templates of Fast & Furious and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As a result, the demand for