Predator: Badlands

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Predator: Badlands
Directed by Dan Trachtenberg
Screenplay by
  • Dan Trachtenberg
  • Patrick Aison
Story byDan Trachtenberg
Produced by
Starring Elle Fanning
Production
companies
Distributed by Hulu
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Predator: Badlands is an upcoming American science fiction action film in the Predator franchise. It is the sixth film in the mainline series and eighth in the overall franchise. The film is directed by Dan Trachtenberg, co-written by Trachtenberg and Patrick Aison, and stars Elle Fanning. Produced by 20th Century Studios and Davis Entertainment, it is set to be released on Hulu.

Contents

Premise

While traversing a wasteland, two sisters discover their horrifying past.

Cast

Production

Development

In February 2024, it was revealed that a standalone film in the Predator franchise was in development titled Badlands, with Dan Trachtenberg directing and co-written by Patrick Aison. [1] [2] In June, Elle Fanning was in talks to join the film in the lead role. [3] Fanning's casting was confirmed on August 27. [4]

Filming

Principal photography began in New Zealand by August 27, 2024, under the working title Backpack. [4]

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References

  1. Kroll, Justin (February 9, 2024). "Dan Trachtenberg To Direct New Standalone 'Predator' Movie 'Badlands' As 20th Century Expands On Universe". Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on February 9, 2024. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
  2. Kit, Borys (February 9, 2024). "New 'Predator' Movie in the Works with Dan Trachtenberg Directing". The Hollywood Reporter . Archived from the original on February 9, 2024. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
  3. Kroll, Justin (June 3, 2024). "'Badlands': Elle Fanning Eyed To Star In New Standalone 'Predator' Pic From 20th Century And Dan Trachtenberg". Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on June 3, 2024. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  4. 1 2 Hamman, Cody (August 27, 2024). "Predator: Badlands details revealed by casting call". JoBlo.com . Archived from the original on August 27, 2024. Retrieved August 27, 2024.