Perhaps the biggest question going around regarding the upcoming entry in the "Predator" franchise, "Prey," is the reasoning behind its release plan. Instead of having a theatrical release, the film will be released on August 5 directly to Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ in other territories. Considering the buzz it received after its world premiere at San Diego Comic-Con, it seems surprising that a movie seemingly tailor-made for a communal watching experience will be forgoing it altogether.

In a recent interview with Uproxx, "Prey" director Dan Trachtenberg admitted that the movie was made with a theatrical experience in mind. However, he's not all doom and gloom about the change. "On the downside,...

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