Predator: Badlands

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Predator: Badlands
Predator Badlands logo.jpg
Directed by Dan Trachtenberg
Screenplay by
  • Dan Trachtenberg
  • Patrick Aison
Story byDan Trachtenberg
Based on
Produced by
Starring Elle Fanning
CinematographyJeff Cutter
Production
company
Distributed by 20th Century Studios
Release date
  • November 7, 2025 (2025-11-07)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Predator: Badlands is an upcoming American science fiction action film in the Predator franchise. It is the seventh film in the mainline series and ninth in the overall franchise. The film is directed by Dan Trachtenberg, co-written by Trachtenberg and Patrick Aison, and stars Elle Fanning.

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Predator: Badlands is scheduled to be theatrically released in the United States on November 7, 2025, by 20th Century Studios.

Premise

In the future on a remote planet, a young Predator, outcast from his clan, finds an unlikely ally in Thia and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary.

—  The Walt Disney Company [1]

Cast

Production

Development

In February 2024, it was revealed that a standalone film in the Predator franchise titled Badlands was in development, set to be directed by Dan Trachtenberg, who previously worked on Prey (2022) and Predator: Killer of Killers (2025), and co-written by Patrick Aison, who wrote Prey. [2] In June, Elle Fanning was in talks to join the film in the lead role, [3] with her casting confirmed in August. [4]

Drawing influence from the franchise's expanded universe, Badlands is intended to be a self-contained entry in the series, set on the Predators' home-world and focusing on the culture of their species. To this end, a consistent written and verbal language for the Predators was developed for the film by the linguist who created the Naʼvi language for the film Avatar (2009). In a departure from previous films, the Predator, Dek, is the protagonist rather than an antagonist. [5] Dek is portrayed by stuntman Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, who also learned the Predator language specifically for the role. To create Dek’s physical appearance, Studio Gillis designed a creature suit to portray Dek's body, while Dek's face was digitally enhanced using computer animation to convey more subtle emotional expression. [6]

Filming

Principal photography began in New Zealand by August 27, 2024, under the working title Backpack, [4] and wrapped in late October. [7] Jeff Cutter served as the cinematographer, after previously working with Trachtenberg on Prey. [8]

Release

Predator: Badlands is scheduled to be theatrically released in the United States on November 7, 2025. [9]

References

  1. ↑ "The Walt Disney Studios Showcases Upcoming Film Slate at CinemaCon 2025". The Walt Disney Company . April 3, 2025. Retrieved April 5, 2025.
  2. ↑ 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.
  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.
  5. ↑ Travis, Ben (November 16, 2024). "Predator: Badlands Will Have The Predator As Its Hero: 'The Creature Is Front And Centre'". Empire . Retrieved February 22, 2025.
  6. ↑ Cavanaugh, Patrick (April 8, 2025). "Predator's Dan Trachtenberg Talks Badlands, Killer of Killers, and More". ComicBook.com . Retrieved April 9, 2025.
  7. ↑ Kit, Borys (October 24, 2024). "A Secret 'Predator' Movie, An 'Alien' Sequel and 'Speed 3' on the Table: A Chat with 20th Century Studios Boss Steve Asbell". The Hollywood Reporter . Archived from the original on October 24, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Jeff Cutter Resume" (PDF). Worldwide Production Agency. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  9. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 22, 2024). "Marvel Studios' 'Blade' Removed From 2025 Release Schedule, Disney Dates 'Predator: Badlands' Instead". Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on October 22, 2024. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
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