Predator: Badlands First Look & Detaisl Revealed by Director Dan Trachtenberg

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As a movie enthusiast who has been following the Predator franchise since the ’80s, I must admit that my heart skipped a beat when I heard about Predator: Badlands. The idea of making the Predator the hero is a bold move, one that could either go terribly wrong or brilliantly right.

At last, we get a glimpse into the next installment of the cherished science fiction action series, Predator, titled Predator: Badlands. This upcoming chapter, reminiscent of the successful 2022 film Prey, is slated to be helmed by Dan Trachtenberg, director of Prey, with Elle Fanning, star of The Great and A Complete Unknown , set to take the lead role. Alongside this first look, a recent report by Empire unveils an intriguing development in the franchise: the movie will redefine the Predator character as the main protagonist of the story. Here’s what Trachtenberg had to share about it:

The figure stands prominently, spearheading the advance. He’s undeniably tough, yet carries an emotional depth that resonates deeply. Crafting a character who evokes both connection and profound fear has proven to be a complex yet thrilling endeavor.

The filmmaker’s concept was born out of a wish to discover another significant cinematic piece similar to Prey, which stretched the boundaries of the franchise and allowed us to empathize with an infrequently supported protagonist. This evolved into the grand idea of supporting the Predator character.

The movie titled “Predator: Badlands” will carry on the long-running franchise’s tradition of placing its alien predator in new environments and focusing on distinct human characters as they struggle to survive. Fingers crossed, it will deliver superior performances compared to most previous installments in the Predator series. Unlike “Prey,” “Predator: Badlands” is now slated for a theatrical release in the U.S. on November 7, 2025, by 20th Century Studios. For more details, you can read the official synopsis of “Predator: Badlands” provided below.

An innovative movie centers around the complex relationship between two distinct sisters. As they follow separate journeys and purposes, their family connection is stretched to its limits.

What Else Does the Future Hold for the Predator Franchise?

It came to light in February that Dan Trachtenberg had been appointed to oversee the Predator series, with plans to direct both ‘Predator: Badlands’ and a sequel to ‘Prey’. In 2022, ‘Prey’, a Hulu original film produced by 20th Century Studios, rekindled the franchise. This time, the alien predator is set in 1719 and confronts Amber Midthunder as Naru, a young Comanche warrior. The film received positive reviews, with fans clamoring for a standalone sequel ever since.

Apart from Predator: Badlands and Prey 2 being developed, there’s also another intriguing project in the pipeline. There’s been talk that this new project could be an animated anthology series on Disney+, which will feature a trio of distinct tales spanning various time periods and narrating them as separate stories.

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2024-11-15 19:33