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First Footage of 'Predator: Badlands' Reveals New Direction for Iconic Franchise

CinemaCon unveils details of the ninth Predator installment, showcasing a reimagined Predator, hostile alien creatures, and a November 2025 release date.

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Overview

  • Directed by Dan Trachtenberg, 'Predator: Badlands' marks a bold reimagining of the franchise with the Predator portrayed as a potential ally.
  • Elle Fanning stars as a human character who teams up with the Predator to navigate a dangerous alien planet filled with grotesque, larger-than-life creatures.
  • Exclusive footage shown at CinemaCon features the Predator being hunted by even deadlier beings, offering a glimpse of the planet's hostile environment described as 'a planet of hurt.'
  • The Predator sports a new design, including a ponytail-like hairstyle, while Fanning’s character is hinted to have cyborg-like traits.
  • Set for a theatrical release on November 7, 2025, the film continues the franchise's legacy of innovation and expansion with fresh narrative and visual elements.