Ever since the rise of internet fandom, one debate has raged on: Who would win—Xenomorph or Predator? Two legendary sci-fi icons, born from Alien and Predator, finally collided in a crossover that should’ve launched the next big cinematic universe. But instead of greatness, we got disappointment. We break down exactly why Alien vs. Predator and its sequel failed so miserably—falling far short of the iconic originals. From studio interference and bad scripts to wasted potential and fan backlash, here’s how one of the most epic matchups in movie history turned into one of the biggest letdowns.