Alien vs. Predator 3: Retribution brings a fresh perspective and intense action to the legendary sci-fi franchise. In this thrilling new installment, Will Smith stars as Major Elijah Rhodes, a former Marine now turned covert operative. The teaser trailer reveals a dark, tension-filled narrative as Rhodes finds himself at the epicenter of a brutal new conflict between the extraterrestrial Xenomorphs and the ruthless Predators, with humanity once again caught in the crossfire.
The trailer opens with a haunting aerial view of an abandoned, smoldering cityscape—suggesting that an intense battle recently took place. Major Rhodes arrives with a specialized military team tasked with investigating the incident, believing it to be an isolated terrorist attack. However, as Rhodes and his team delve deeper into the devastation, they find signs that point to something far more sinister: strange acid burns, claw marks etched into concrete, and cryptic Predator symbols spray-painted across walls.
Rhodes, though skeptical at first, soon realizes the gravity of the threat. In a suspenseful moment, he comes across a survivor who cryptically warns him, “They’ve come back… but this time, it’s different.” The trailer quickly escalates as Rhodes and his team come under attack by Xenomorphs, showcasing the aliens’ terrifying agility and mercilessness. Armed with experimental weapons, Rhodes manages to fend off the initial wave, but it’s clear that this is just the beginning.
Smith’s character is forced to adapt quickly, showing his charisma and resilience as he leads his team in a desperate bid for survival. The trailer reveals that the Predators are also on the hunt, but unlike before, these Predators appear to have adapted to combat the Xenomorphs on a whole new level. They wield advanced, biomechanical armor and even display new types of weaponry designed to neutralize the Xenomorphs’ acid blood.
In a major spoiler, the trailer hints that Major Rhodes might have a deeper connection to the Predators than he realizes. A flashback reveals a mysterious encounter he had during his time in the Marines—possibly with a Predator that spared his life. This revelation could imply that Rhodes has been marked, watched, or even groomed for a greater purpose within the Predator hierarchy.
As the teaser reaches its climax, Rhodes discovers a Predator relic: a symbol of alliance, suggesting that the Predators may be open to forming a temporary truce with humanity to eliminate the Xenomorph threat. The trailer ends with an epic shot of Rhodes and a towering Predator standing side-by-side, preparing for a climactic battle against a swarm of Xenomorphs that have infested a colossal underground hive. In a final ominous scene, an alien Queen looms in the darkness, roaring as she prepares to defend her domain.
Alien vs. Predator 3: Retribution promises fans high-octane action, tense standoffs, and an exploration of unexpected alliances. With Will Smith’s intense portrayal of a man caught between two deadly species, the film sets the stage for a battle where survival means redefining what it means to be predator or prey.
