Initially, the franchise’s early movies showcased the ultimate masculinity, with leading men such as Arnold Schwarzenegger and Carl Weathers spearheading the sci-fi action. But since the 2022 prequel “Prey”, it’s been women who have taken on the hero roles in the Predator series.
The film titled “Prey” functioned as a precursor to the initial “Predator” series, with its storyline unfolding in the Northern Great Plains during 1719. The narrative focused on Naru, a young Comanche woman striving to establish herself as an accomplished hunter and safeguard her tribe from an early incarnation of the Predator. Actress Amber Midthunder, known for her role in “Legion,” delivered a commendable performance as Naru.
In the upcoming movie “Predator: Badlands”, the main focus shifts towards a female protagonist, Ella Fanning as Thia. This character, Thia, is an android produced by the well-known megacorporation Weyland-Yutani, a name familiar to cinephiles. The film, set for release on Nov. 7, 2025, follows Thia’s alliance with a rejected Predator named Dek within the “Badlands”.
Regarding the trend of female leads, Trachtenberg specifically mentioned the Alien franchise as having robust female characters. “I’ve spent countless hours listening to discussions about the initial Predator movie,” he stated. “However, it’s less about that and more about my fascination with protagonists who aren’t repetitive, and stories where individuals can seize opportunities, which is what I’m drawn to.
He added, “The characters in Killer of Killers are already embroiled in intense, dramatic, and thrilling tales, even before the Predator appears. And when that monstrous creature enters the scene, the intensity escalates. I’m not sure if this is just a coincidence or a statement because women haven’t frequently starred in action movies like this.
He went on to say, “In essence, it resembles the movie Prey. However, I would contend that the Alien series has been quite impressive in this regard, and Predator shares a similar vein. Movies like Terminator, Predator, Alien, they all inhabit a universe of horror, action, and sci-fi blended together from the 1980s, which set a significant trend.
What Is Predator: Killer of Killers About?
During the production of “Predator: Badlands”, Trachenberg simultaneously worked on a clandestine project that marked the first animated film in the franchise. Co-directing this secret venture was Joshua Wassung, while Micho Robert Rutare penned the script from a story he and Trachtenberg conceived.
This anthology film chronicles the adventures of three history’s formidable warriors: a Viking mother embarking on a vengeful, violent journey with her son, a ninja from feudal Japan, and an airman during World War II. While they could all be termed as killers, they encounter Alien predators. Notably, the voice cast includes Michael Biehn, renowned for his role in Alien.
The Predator, known as a “Slayer of Slayers,” makes its debut on Hulu within the United States and on Disney+ globally on June 6th.
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2025-06-04 21:21