This Was The Week That Was Posted on May 10, 2015 by Mike Glyer Mothra Rankin/Bass Return of the King Predator, score by Alan Silvestri May 10, 1962 The Japanese sci-fi classic Mothra opened in theaters. May 11, 1980 Rankin/Bass’ animated Return of the King premiered on TV. May 13, 1987 Alan Silvestri began recording his score for Predator.