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Predator: Badlands Premieres to Strong Early Buzz Ahead of Nov. 7 Theatrical Release

Early screenings praise Dan Trachtenberg’s PG-13 reinvention centered on a young Yautja with a Weyland‑Yutani synthetic ally.

Overview

  • The London world premiere at BFI IMAX sparked largely positive first reactions highlighting inventive action, world‑building and performances.
  • The film carries a PG‑13 rating as a first for the mainline series, with producers noting the absence of on‑screen humans to avoid red blood, and some viewers cautioning that the lighter tone may divide legacy fans.
  • Attendees report no Xenomorph appearance and no mid‑ or post‑credits scene, reinforcing that this entry plays as a largely standalone story.
  • Set on a remote future planet, the plot follows outcast Yautja Dek (Dimitrius Schuster‑Koloamatangi) partnering with Weyland‑Yutani synth Thia (Elle Fanning) on a perilous quest.
  • Predator: Badlands opens exclusively in theaters on November 7 with premium formats including IMAX, Dolby Cinema, RealD 3D, 4DX and ScreenX, following a promotional tour with fan screenings in New York, Los Angeles and Mexico City.