Talk:Predator (fictional species)

Backward bent legs

Why do people keep on using this? Reptiles, birds, cats etc do not have backward bent legs, they're digitigrade creatures and that's the heel joint.SamXT (talk) 00:22, 21 June 2022 (UTC)

Yautja canonization

uh, in light of the opening to Yautja: Killer of Killers, doesn't it occur to anyone that there should be a discussion of the title being changed to Yautja? 69.161.57.134 (talk)

When writing from an MOS:REALWORLD perspective, we have to distinguish between in-universe terminology used within narratives and the names used in production materials and reliable secondary sources. “Predator” remains the long-established real-world name for the species, appearing in the end credits of the first four films and in the bulk of coverage from independent sources. So per WP:COMMONNAME it remains the article title. Yes, “Yautja” is now acknowledged in the films Killer of Killers and Badlands, but the article reflects that in the naming section.- Little Jimmy (talk) 08:25, 26 November 2025 (UTC)

If it helps, think of it like how in the show the robots are called, “Cybertronians” but in real life as a brand they are called “Transformers”.Little Jimmy (talk) 11:00, 26 November 2025 (UTC)

Origin and first appearance of the name Yautja?

I'm not a Predator fanatic, but I came hear because I was curious as to the origin and first appearance of the name Yautja, yet this is not given anywhere in the article. In fact, after the first mention of it in the lead, and then in the Infobox. The term doesn't appear anywhere in the article body, and doens't show up until the References section. Can a dedicated Predator fanatic add this with reliable sources? Thanks. :-) Nightscream (talk) 22:42, 15 November 2025 (UTC)

Propose major rewrite to meet Wikipedia standards

I propose rewriting the article to align with Wikipedia’s guidelines for handling fictional subjects. Much of the current text presents the Predator species in-universe and treats fictional biology, culture, and history as factual. This approach conflicts with several core policies:

WP:FICTION – Articles on fictional topics should be written out of universe, focusing on real-world context such as creation, development, themes, and cultural impact (e.g., instead of “Predators can survive extreme radiation exposure,” write “The films portray Predators the Predators as being able to survive radiation exposure by the following makeup and visual effect…”).

MOS:REALWORLD – Fictional subjects should be framed from a real-world perspective, avoiding language that implies they exist in reality (e.g., instead of “Predators have luminescent green blood,” write “Special effects artist Joel Hynek selected a phosphorescent green blood colour to make creature’s injuries would be visually striking on screen”).

WP:NOTPLOT and WP:FANCRUFT – Wikipedia is not for exhaustive lore, plot, or fan-centric detail (e.g., instead of cataloguing Predator dietary habits as facts, frame them as narrative elements used in specific scenes and explain the filmmakers’ intent where sourced).

WP:V and WP:RS – Content must be verifiable and supported by reliable sources; much in-universe detail is unsourced or based on fansites, which are not considered reliable (e.g., instead of asserting “Predators visited ancient civilizations,” attribute this to the specific film’s storyline or to filmmaker commentary when available ).

WP:NPOV – Articles cannot present fictional information as objective fact (e.g., instead of “Predators prefer hot climates due to their biology,” write “The films typically set Predator encounters in hot environments, a choice noted by directors and production designers”).

WP:UNDUE – Excessive detail about minor lore elements gives disproportionate weight relative to what reliable sources cover (e.g., avoid long descriptions of Predator hierarchies or honor codes that come from inconsistent or niche tie-in materials, and instead summarize only what is covered in reliable secondary sources).

WP:SUMMARYSTYLE – Fictional details should be summarized, not exhaustively catalogued (e.g., rather than listing every design variation film-by-film, provide a concise overview with sourced commentary from designers such as Stan Winston or Alec Gillis).

A rewrite emphasizing real-world production information, creator commentary, reception, and cultural influence would bring the article into compliance with these policies and improve its encyclopedic quality.—Little Jimmy (talk) 21:22, 26 November 2025 (UTC)

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