Overview

• Directed by Dan Trachtenberg, 'Predator: Badlands' will be released in theaters on November 7, 2025, featuring Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi in lead roles.
• For the first time, the Predator takes center stage as the protagonist, forming an alliance with Fanning's character, Thia, to face an ultimate adversary.
• The film introduces a fully developed Yautja language, created with the help of a linguist, to deepen the Predator species' mythology.
• Hints of a connection to the Alien franchise emerge, with the Weyland-Yutani logo appearing in the trailer and on Fanning's character.
• A blend of practical suits and digital facial effects, handled by Wētā Workshop, aims to enhance emotional engagement with the Predator character.