Yes, properly. Predator 2 is the real thing without being an endurance test.

How gory is Predator 2?

Graphic gore and brutal violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.

What is Predator 2 rated, and is it OK for kids?

It is an R, with real scares, several jump scares and brutal violence. Keep it for adults.

Predator 2 (1990)

Film · 1h 48m · Rated R

Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

A relentless, high-octane hunt unfolds on gritty Los Angeles streets as a chief battles an extraterrestrial foe.

Suspenseful and pulpy. A full-attention watch at full speed. Emotionally it carries some weight.

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Predator 2 parents guide

It stays inside its R, with real scares and several jump scares.

Scare: Properly scary; Frightening, not just tense.
Jump scares: Several; More than a couple of sudden jolts.
Gore: Graphic gore; Blood and wounds shown clearly.
Violence: Brutal violence; Our top level for violence.
Sex and nudity: Mild; Mild means innuendo, or sex implied off screen, with no nudity.
Language: Strong; Frequent strong profanity or slurs.

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Three questions

Is Predator 2 scary?: Yes, properly. Predator 2 is the real thing without being an endurance test.
How gory is Predator 2?: Graphic gore and brutal violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
What is Predator 2 rated, and is it OK for kids?: It is an R, with real scares, several jump scares and brutal violence. Keep it for adults.

What is Predator 2 about?

A police chief in the war-torn streets of Los Angeles discovers that an extraterrestrial creature is hunting down residents - and that he is the next target.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

It leaves the ending open to interpretation.