Predator: Badlands Release Date, Plot & What We Know
When is Predator: Badlands' theatrical release date?
Predator: Badlands will arrive on November 7, 2025, in U.K. and U.S. theaters.
In February 2024, the upcoming movie was officially announced, with director Trachtenberg attached to the project. In August last year, the filming reportedly began, with the working title being 'Backpack.' The movie proceeded to its post-production phase after the filming wrapped in late October.
Who is in Predator: Badlands' cast?
At the time of writing, only two actors and characters are known to be part of the upcoming film. Elle Fanning plays Thia, who is an android and was created by Weyland-Yutani. Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi portrays Dek, a young predator outcast. Apart from the two, more cast members will likely be announced in the upcoming days.
What story will Predator: Badlands' plot tell?
The upcoming sci-fi action movie takes place on a remote planet. It follows a young predator outcast who teams up with an artificial human, Thia. They embark on a thrilling journey to find their ultimate adversary.
Why is Predator a hero in Badlands?
In an interview with Empire Magazine, Trachtenberg explained why a predator is a central hero in the upcoming movie. He said, 'That feels like a big idea, not just within Predator, but in sci-fi generally. In most sci-fi universes, the 'creatures' are either bad guys or sidekicks. In [Badlands] it's: 'What if you were with the creature on this crazy mission to prove itself, seeing everything through its eyes?'' Describing Dek's character, he added, 'He's a thing of few words, pretty blunt. He cuts straight to the point. Literally and figuratively.'
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