Predator

Alternate ending for The Predator (2018) featured a time-traveling Ripley (from Alien)

Predator-Movies.com
News
Scified2018-12-28 19:43:52https://www.scified.com/articles/alternate-ending-the-predator-2018-featured-time-traveling-ripley-from-alien-19.jpg
Scified
Written by Chris54,408 Reads22 Comments2018-12-28 19:43:52

Yeah, you read that right. One of three alternate endings for Shane Black's The Predator (2018) did in fact include a time-traveling Ripley. Wait, you mean THE Ripley from the Alien movies? Yeah, THAT Ripley.

Before you light up the comments with obvious reactions, you should be aware that The Predator was in fact connected to Alien by means of referencing Alien vs. Predator and AvP: Requiem. But to feature Ripley from Alien is a bit of a stretch. This would insinuate that the Predators have unlocked the ability of time travel... It would also mean that somewhere along the lines, Ripley would have come into contact with Predators, learned how to kill them and then gained the attention of the Fugitive Predator, who would then send her back in time... with a Facehugger inspired Weyland-Yutani breathing apparatus to aid Mankind in preparing for an eventual Predator invasion. An invasion which was never mentioned once by anyone in the original Alien movies. Yeah...

Yuri Everson has taken to Instagram to share some behind-the-scenes photos and clarity on this rather bizarre alternate ending:

 

We shot 3 different endings for #thepredator, all variations of a “Predator Killer”. This unused ending was Predator Killer Ripley wearing the breather mask we created for the film. You can see her name tag there on her costume. Breanna Watkins played Ripley under the mask instead of Sigourney Weaver. The moving “fingers” and “tail” were deemed too facehugger-like on the day and were cut and removed by someone… Sorry @jon_k_miller who headed up making the breather mask for us @thestudioadi with @saratheterra @ape5150 Zac Teller and Lord Garth but they made me do it! Michael Diner and his amazing Vancouver crew made the pod. All in no time flat.

What do you think of this alternate ending? Too far of a stretch? Or a unique new way to bridge these two franchises and issue in a new era of potential Alien vs. Predator movies? Let us know what you think in the comments section!

Fan of Predator movies?

Check out our Predator: Badlands image gallery for new images from the upcoming film - new ones keep getting added!

Join the community here on Predator-Movies and take part in the Predator: Badlands movie forum! You can discuss other Predator movies, games and all things Yautja - check out all the forum categories here!

You can also follow and subscribe to the Predator Movie news blog and get notified when new posts are published!

More on Predator: Badlands

Visit the Predator: Badlands movie information page for up-to-date info on the upcoming Predator movie, from the film's official plot synopsis and release date, to where in the Predator movie timeline the film takes place! New information is constantly being added, so check back often!

22 Comments

I.Raptus

MemberElder PredatorDec-28-2018 7:59 PM

Geez! Poor old Ripley, as if battling Xenomorph's wasn't enough, make her take on the Yautja meat grinder too lol

What was ending number 3? 

Royce, Dutch?

 

dk

MemberSuper PredatorDec-29-2018 12:01 AM

Nope. That would be a lame way to join franchises. Time travel is a lazy way of doing it too. The AVP franchise could be great, but as soon as AVPR was mentioned, all credibility disappeared. This idea sounds blasphemous to both franchises.

ninXeno426

MemberElder PredatorDec-29-2018 2:19 AMI have yet to see The Predator...suppose i should be thankful i haven't seen it,and very thankful this didn't actually happen.And people thought the time travel in Terminator Genisys was confounding

dk

MemberSuper PredatorDec-29-2018 3:29 AM

Time travel in the first movie was weird- a guy from the future shagged a woman who turned out to be his mom-but we just rolled with it. That stuff doesn't seem to fly anymore. Time travel seems a weak way of forcing a narrative because it is "sci fi". I think we talked about time travel on the forum a year or two ago as well lol!

ignorantGuy

MemberJungle HunterDec-29-2018 3:34 AM

I will only comment on the fact that they used the Aliens logo (not the winged stuff) ... Not to read into things but could this indicate that RS and his were cast aside?

dk

MemberSuper PredatorDec-29-2018 3:48 AM

ignorantGuy Sounds possible. Somehow it looks a bit Aperture Science (Portal-ish).

ninXeno426

MemberElder PredatorDec-29-2018 4:03 AMThat crossed my mind.At first i thought well they blatantly ignored Prometheus and Covenant...then i thought maybe that was their intent.

Lone

MemberElder PredatorDec-29-2018 4:04 AM

Lone

MemberElder PredatorDec-29-2018 4:04 AM

Lone

MemberElder PredatorDec-29-2018 4:05 AM

ignorantGuy

MemberJungle HunterDec-29-2018 4:06 AM

@Lone - pass the message to RS that he lost me when he killed off a certain character.

Lone

MemberElder PredatorDec-29-2018 4:16 AM

Lone

MemberElder PredatorDec-29-2018 4:24 AM

I hear ya ignorantGuy

Will do! ;)

Dark Nebula

StaffAlien HunterDec-29-2018 4:47 AM

Time traveling Ripley...

Time, mother, fucking, traveling Ripley. 

Just when I thought the ending couldn't be any weirder.

I'm not surprised Arnold said no when he read the script. I'm guessing he was supposed to be in one of the alt. endings?

Lone

MemberElder PredatorDec-29-2018 5:10 AM

I'm waiting for Big Dave...get your popcorn & drinks ready! ;)

Batchpool

MemberBloodedDec-29-2018 12:15 PM

I.Raptus

MemberElder PredatorDec-29-2018 1:37 PM

ninXeno426 The Predator itself is a good film. just the ending was a bit of a "wtf, seriously" moment.....and looks like the alternate wasn't much better lol  

I.Raptus

MemberElder PredatorDec-29-2018 1:46 PM

…...to Ripley

 

ninXeno426

MemberElder PredatorDec-29-2018 2:21 PMI Raptus 8 I've figured i might enjoy it anyway lol.I enjoy Predator 2 and am an unashamed Predators fan lol.I'm aware the films ending revolves around a predator Iron man suit lmao

ninXeno426

MemberElder PredatorDec-29-2018 2:24 PMdk yeah i think we did debate time travel because some thought it was a lazy ass reason for Ripley Hicks and Newt to all be in Alien 5

ninXeno426

MemberElder PredatorJan-01-2019 2:50 AM

Ok so I haven't seen it here yet but it turns out ending 3 had Newt in one of these capsules...i shit you not.If Alien has run off the rails,then Predator ran right square into a brickwall.

BigDave

MemberFugitive PredatorJan-02-2019 4:08 PM

Posted this in the other thread... it applies here too.

As with the Ripley Ending... they both show those working on these projects have a LACK of Imagination and Ideas!

Newt is DEAD.... Hicks is DEAD, and Ripley is DEAD!

They should not even do any alternatives (Blomkamps Alien 5) yet alone Time Travel to connect Newt and Ripley to the Predator Franchise....

I think its maybe time to KILL-OFF both Franchises and keep them to alternative Canon, Comics, Games and Novels....  because you can get away with some ideas like this...

it seems to show when it comes to MOVIES all they are doing with each Release is DESTROYING the previous Movies Credibility.

For the Record i have not seen the Movie yet, but when TWO people i know love the Predator Franchise and even AVP movies and claim THIS movie has Ruined the Franchise.... i dont hold much hope!

I will watch it when it comes to Cable TV or when DVD is reduced to like $10 or less lol

Add A Comment
Sign In Required
Sign in using your Scified Account to access this feature!
Email
Password
Visitor Comments
Predator Forums
Predator: Badlands
Predator: BadlandsDiscuss the Badlands Predator movie here!
Predator Movies
Predator MoviesDiscuss the new Predator movies here
Predator
PredatorDiscuss all things Predator here
Predator Games
Predator GamesDiscuss Predator games here
New Forum Topics
Hot Forum Topics
Highest Forum Ranks Unlocked
Xenotaris
Xenotaris » Elder Predator
90% To Next Rank
Elnagro1
Elnagro1 » Young Blood
14% To Next Rank
Latest Media
Dek 449
Community Stats
This Predator community is part of the Scified network. Scified hosts a network of online fan-site communities containing 406,096 posts by 48,294 members (5 are online now). The Predator: Badlands Forum is the most recently active forum. The latest Forum topic added was: Predator: Badlands fan art thread - share yours!
VIPWhat are VIP?AdminModeratorSpecial TitleMember

Alien, Predator, Alien vs. Predator, AvP and their related entities, including images are propertyof 20th Century Fox Film Corp and are in no way owned or affiliated with this website. This is a fan website designed to give fans of the Alien and Predator film franchises and outlet to discuss their favorite movies, games, literature and more.

Scified is an entertainment media network covering the latest news on the most popular, upcoming science fiction movies, games and television. All content is property of Scified.com unless otherwise stated. Images and names of content we promote, discuss, review or report are property of their respective owners. Scified is independantly owned and operated by a team of dedicated sci-fi movie fans, who strive to provide the best information and community experience for other like-minded sci-fi movie enthusiasts.

© 2025 Scified.com
Sign in
Use your Scified Account to sign in


Log in to view your personalized notifications across Scified!

Transport To Communities
AlienHosted Community
CloverfieldHosted Community
GodzillaHosted Community
Jurassic WorldHosted Community
PredatorHosted Community
Aliens vs. PredatorHosted Community
Search Scified
Main Menu
Content
Community
Sci-Fi Movies
Help & Info