I belive what film producers needs to learn is that they will never remake the original Predator, they will never capture what made the first one unique and great, all the problems that for some divine miracle ended up becoming a gem(just take a look at it, Predator was a literal miracle). Accept that and do something unique with the IP.
I really enjoyed P2 and most people too, most agree that it wasn’t as good as the original, but still good, same for Predators, tho I would say it played too safe by trying to emulate the original, BUT it had enough new and interesting ideas to make itself unique, all of this while expanding the lore in interesting way(tribes, species, etc).
For The Predator, I would say it could had worked if it didn’t tried to emulate the “are we cool kids” with pointless cliffhangers and unecessary call backs. Plus, making the entire lore of the Predators being a cliche “invaders” and “conqueres”.
I belive the movie could had been alot better if focused more on the Fugitive and Assassin, and show us that while Predators society revolves around being tribal hunters, they also are highly advanced species that are packing heavy heat in case of serious fights.
Both Fugitive and Assassin would be this link, with Fugitive being the first scientist while Assassin being their first special unit military, both showing us this more advanced side of the Predators, but not exposing too much so it could ruin their “mystery aura”.
Actually, they didn’t used genetic modifications, but heavy eugenics and quimical improvements. It’s like breeding dogs until you get a build you want, and pump him up with roids for peak body performance.