Marvel Announces Predator vs. Planet of the Apes Crossover

Marvel Comics announced a groundbreaking crossover event on Thursday, uniting the Predator and Planet of the Apes franchises in a five-issue limited series titled Predator vs. The Planet of the Apes. The story, set for release starting July 29, 2026, follows a Yautja hunter crash-landing on a future Earth dominated by intelligent apes, sparking a brutal conflict among humans, primates, and the extraterrestrial warriors.

Written by Greg Pak, known for his work on Planet Hulk and other acclaimed titles, and illustrated by Alan Robinson, who has contributed to X-Men Infinity Comic and Star Wars series, the narrative begins with astronaut Arch on a rescue mission that unravels amid a hostile ape society where humans live as subservient beings. As the Predators stalk their prey, the incident escalates into a three-way battle for supremacy, blending the hunter's calculated instincts with the apes' societal hierarchies and humanity's desperate fight for survival. The series, produced in collaboration with 20th Century Studios, marks the first official crossover between the two sci-fi icons.

Pak expressed enthusiasm for the project, recalling his early fascination with the original...