Alien vs. Predator stylized as AVP: Alien vs. Predator is a science fiction action horror film written and directed by Paul W. It is the first film installment of the Alien vs. Predator franchise , the fifth film in the Alien franchise and third film of the Predator franchise , adapting a crossover bringing together the eponymous creatures of the Alien and Predator series, a concept which originated in a comic book written by Randy Stradley and Chris Warner.
Anderson wrote the story, with the creators of the Alien franchise, Dan O'Bannon and Ronald Shusett receiving additional story credit due to the incorporation of elements from the Alien series, and Anderson and Shane Salerno adapted the story into a screenplay.
In the film, scientists are caught in the crossfire of an ancient battle between Aliens and Predators as they attempt to escape a bygone pyramid. Predator was theatrically released on 13 August A direct sequel, Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem , was released in A Predator ship arrives on Earth and uses a heating device to melt a hole in Antarctic ice.
Wealthy industrialist Charles Weyland discovers through thermal imaging that there is a pyramid buried 2, ft m beneath the ice.
He assembles a team of experts to investigate, including archaeologists, linguists, mercenaries, and a mountaineering guide named Lex Woods. Terminally ill, Weyland desires to claim the discovery in his name.
