The Final Trailer for Predator Badlands Unleashes the Ultimate Hunter
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Phil Roberts 
The final trailer for Dan Trachtenberg’s PREDATOR BADLANDS invites us into a world where everything wants to kill you!
The ultimate hunt is about to begin. After immersing ourselves in Dan Trachtenberg’s impressive Predator: Killer of Killers, 20th Century Studios has released the final trailer for Predator Badlands. The futuristic flick is emerging from the hunting grounds this November, and to prepare us for the ultimate hunt, the new trailer blows our expectations wide open.
The new trailer offers our best look yet at the adventure that awaits us. The movie follows a juvenile Predator named Dek, who has been banished from its clan and is forced to fend for itself. Along the way, it meets Elle Fanning, a synthetic droid from the Weyland-Yutani corporation, yes, that one! And together, the duo tries to survive against overwhelming odds.
Once again, Trachtenberg has delivered a treasure trove of Predator iconography here. Dek has a lethal arsenal of new weaponry to utilize in its hunt, and there are legions of new monsters for him to fight. That, combined with the links to the Alien franchise and Badlands looks set to be an instant classic. But before we dig into the footage any further, hit play on the teaser below and enjoy the hunt!
ALIEN VS PREDATOR
Rumors have long circulated that director Dan Trachtenberg is collaborating with Fede Alvarez, the director of Alien Romulus, to create a shared universe for the Alien and Predator franchises. The new trailer has officially confirmed this, with Elle Fanning’s synthetic android showing off the Weyland-Yutani logo on her eyes. But if you’re still craving a Predator fix, the studio has also shared a brand new poster for the film, and you can check that out below. Enjoy!
PREDATOR BECOMES PREY
Trachtenberg’s premise is a daring one. The franchise is filled with larger-than-life heroes who have faced off against the alien hunter and emerged victorious. Arnold Schwarzenegger showcased his strength in the original film. Danny Glover relied on his street smarts to outwit the City Hunter, and Adrien Brody triumphed over three evolved hunters in Robert Rodriguez’s outstanding third installment. In his previous film, Trachtenberg had the alien hunter go up against a fierce Comanche warrior, and we all know how that played out. So, it’s a pretty bold, creative move to shift the spotlight and make the hunter the protagonist this time around. But it’s an enticing prospect, let me tell you.
RELEASE
The film appears to be another hit based on the final trailer, and we’re totally on board with it! Moreover, unlike its predecessor, the film is receiving a full theatrical release. So, fans can look forward to seeing the Predator back on the big screen where it belongs. With the film shot in IMAX, PREDATOR: BADLANDS is poised to be a standout entry in the franchise. So assemble your team, brush up on your hunting skills, and get ready to face off against the alien hunter again. If it bleeds, we can kill it!
Predator: Badlands brings the hunt to cinemas in November 2025
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Meet Phil Roberts! He’s the dedicated owner, daily content manager, and editor-in-chief of The Future of the Force. Phil is a budding novelist who turned his passion toward writing about the franchises he loves back in 2016. He’s a huge fan of all things Star Wars, Batman, DC, Marvel, Star Trek, Indiana Jones, Ghostbusters, King Kong, and the Ray Harryhausen movies. Phil is a BFI-accredited journalist and a distinguished member of the Film Critics Association UK.
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