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Teaser Trailer for 'Predator: Badlands' Highlights Franchise's First Predator Protagonist

The upcoming sci-fi film, directed by Dan Trachtenberg, features Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi in a story of an unlikely human-Predator alliance.

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Elle Fanning with a Weyland-Yutani logo on her eyes and the Predator in Predator: Badlands
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Overview

  • The teaser confirms the November 7, 2025 theatrical release for 'Predator: Badlands,' directed by Dan Trachtenberg, known for the acclaimed prequel 'Prey.'
  • Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi stars as Dek, a young Predator outcast, with Elle Fanning portraying Thia, a human ally on a remote planet.
  • For the first time in the franchise, the Predator is positioned as the protagonist, embarking on a journey to confront a formidable adversary.
  • The film introduces a fully developed Yautja language and employs advanced visual effects blending practical suit work with CGI, crafted by Wētā Workshop.
  • Hints of a potential crossover with the 'Alien' franchise emerge through the appearance of the Weyland-Yutani logo in the trailer.