How The Predator Ending Nearly Featured Ripley, Newt, and Time Travel Director Shane Black's The Predator was expected to revive the sci-fi series to its rightful glory, only for it to undergo some creative changes during the production, ultimately leading towards an endeavor that was critically and financially underwhelming. Stunt performer Breanna Watkins shared previously how she had filmed an alternate ending that would have confirmed the crossover nature the Predator franchise has with the Alien series, with Watkins opening up about her time on the film and how one ending featured the appearance of Ellen Ripley from the Alien franchise, as well as