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Predator: Badlands’ Reviews Arrive, Applauding Spectacle as the Franchise Flips Its Hunter Into the Hero

Early critiques describe a visually rich, PG-13 buddy adventure that links directly to the Alien universe.

Overview

  • Full reviews published today point to striking worldbuilding on the planet Genna, inventive creature design, and large-scale action set pieces.
  • The film centers a young Yautja named Dek (Dimitrius Schuster‑Koloamatangi) partnered with a Weyland‑Yutani synthetic played by Elle Fanning, establishing an explicit Alien crossover.
  • Critics broadly praise the visuals and lead chemistry, while some push back on the lighter tone, occasional silliness, and a stretched finale.
  • Badlands becomes the first mainline Predator movie rated PG‑13, with reviewers noting a shift toward an accessible, heart-forward buddy adventure.
  • 20th Century Studios will release the movie exclusively in theaters on November 7 with premium format showings including IMAX, Dolby Cinema, RealD 3D, ScreenX, 4DX, and Cinemark XD.