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Pink Villa
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Predator Badlands Trailer: Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi Join Hands to Star in Future-Set Survival Story, WATCH
20th Century Fox has dropped the first trailer of the Elle Fanning starrer, Predator: Badlands. The upcoming movie is the latest entry into the long-running Predators franchise. The preview dropped on Tuesday and showcased the newcomer, Dimitrus Schuster-Koloamatangi, who will portray the role of a predator and share the screen alongside Fanning. The new sci-fi movie is directed by Dan Trachtenberg, who is known for his work in Prey, and is scheduled to hit theaters in November this year. What to expect from Predator: Badlands? In the movie set to release by the end of this year, Fanning, who will play the role of the field unit robot, will be sent to the most dangerous alien planet, where she will have to hunt the predator creature, who 'can't be killed.' As per the official synopsis of the film, 'Predator: Badlands, which stars Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, is set in the future on a remote planet, where a young Predator, an outcast from his clan, finds an unlikely ally in Thia (Fanning) and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary.' Meanwhile, Predator: Badlands is the ninth movie of the franchise, with the original one releasing in 1987. The producers of the new film include Tratchenberg, alongside John Davis, Marc Toberoff, Ben Rosenblatt, and Brent O'Connor. The eighth installment of the franchise was dropped earlier this year, which was also directed by the filmmaker who has taken the seat behind the camera for the new film as well. The synopsis of the last film read, 'The anthology story follows three of the fiercest warriors in human history: a Viking raider guiding her young son on a bloody quest for revenge, a ninja in feudal Japan who turns against his Samurai brother in a brutal battle for succession, and a WWII pilot who takes to the sky to investigate an otherworldly threat to the Allied cause.' Predator: Badlands will hit theaters on November 7, 2025.
The Independent
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Predator: Badlands trailer teases connection to Alien
A new trailer for Predator: Badlands, featuring Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, has been released. The film centres on a young outcast Predator and Thia, a synthetic character portrayed by Fanning. Thia's character is connected to the Alien franchise through the Weyland-Yutani Corporation, which created her. Directed by Dan Trachtenberg, Predator: Badlands is set to be released in UK cinemas on 7 November 2025. Watch the video in full above.
Tom's Guide
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Not to be dramatic, but the new 'Predator: Badlands' trailer just soft-launched the 'Alien' crossover I was secretly hoping for
It's safe to say I'm officially eating my words. Back in April, when the first trailer for 'Predator: Badlands' dropped, I shared my concerns about a crossover happening too soon and how both franchises needed to find solid ground on their own before colliding again. Part of me still stands by that, but after seeing the new trailer, I can't help but really root for it now. 'Predator: Badlands' is one of my most anticipated releases of the year. The latest trailer is so epic I've watched it more than three times on my TV and even dragged my dad in front of the screen just so he could experience it too. Like the first teaser, it's packed with 'Alien' references, only this time, there are even more thrown into the mix. The trailer reveals an unexpected bond forming between Thia, Elle Fanning's upbeat android, and a lone Yautja warrior exiled from his people. Early on, we see what appears to be a version of Thia being rebooted, though it may not actually be her. This android has different facial markings, which raises the possibility that Fanning is playing a second synthetic entirely (and it's been confirmed by Empire Magazine). Created by Weyland-Yutani's bio-weapons division, Thia quickly proves she's more than capable of fighting. At one point, she's seen tearing through a monstrous enemy with ease. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. But there's a catch. Thia is literally ripped in two. From that moment on, the Yautja carries her damaged body like a backpack as he continues his mission to hunt what's ominously described as 'a creature that can't be killed.' There's plenty of action, too. Near the end, we get one of the most exciting moments yet. A towering mech stomps into frame clearly designed to take on one of the planet's massive predators. It's a clear visual call-back to the iconic 'Aliens' power loader. Adding to the mystery, we also see what appears to be a Weyland outpost hidden deep in the terrain, swarming with armed androids. It still feels very much like a 'Predator' movie. The young Yautja, Dek (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi), is clearly the main focus, with the story revolving around his treacherous quest to find the ultimate adversary. It's a refreshing take, and I genuinely can't wait. 'Alien' has always been my favorite franchise of all time, so naturally, seeing hints of it in 'Predator: Badlands' amps up my excitement for what's to come. But I'm also a huge fan of 'Predator,' and after the success of 'Prey' and 'Killer of Killers,' my confidence in the upcoming movie is sky-high. These recent entries have shown the franchise can evolve and deliver fresh, exciting stories without losing what makes it special. The new 'Predator: Badlands' trailer hooked me not just because of the action and Easter eggs, but because it hints at a deeper, richer story that respects the legacies of both franchises. Adding to the buzz, fans are already speculating about a possible Predator appearance in the upcoming 'Alien: Earth' series. Notably, the term 'predatory' is used to describe the newly introduced alien species, which some viewers see as a subtle nod to the 'Predator' universe. A distinct clicking sound in the trailer has also been compared to the iconic noise made by Predators. Knowing both universes are officially connected again (and hopefully stay canon this time) genuinely has me eager for what lies ahead. I just need November to hurry up now. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
The Independent
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Predator: Badlands trailer reveals new links to Alien franchise
Predator: Badlands ' new trailer has given fans a further glimpse of the new movie starring Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, with connections to the Alien franchise. The upcoming film follows a young outcast Predator (Schuster-Koloamatangi) who finds an ally in Thia (Fanning). The pair embark on a "treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary." Thia is a synthetic created by the Weyland-Yutani Corporation, which features in Alien. Predator: Badlands, directed by Dan Trachtenberg, will be released in UK cinemas on 7 November 2025.
Geek Culture
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Culture
'Predator: Badlands' Trailer Pits Teen Yautja Against Unkillable Apex Hunter
A new trailer for 20th Century Studios' upcoming sci-fi epic, Predator: Badlands , has dropped, giving a better look at its young Yautja protagonist in action alongside the Weyland-Yutani synth Thia, as they go from hunter to being hunted. Directed by Dan Trachtenberg, who returns to the franchise after helming 2022's Prey and the recent animated anthology Predator: Killer of Killers , the movie is set to shake things up by making the Predator its central figure this time around, instead of being the usual manhunt antagonist. In the trailer, the young Yautja Dek, played by actor Dimitrius Koloamatangi, selects the 'Death Plant' Kalisk as his hunting ground to prove his worth after being cast out from his clan. He teams up with Elle Fanning's ( Maleficent ) Thia, a talkative Weyland-Yutani synth whose body had been sliced in half, and together, the pair forms an uneasy alliance to seek out a massive creature described as 'the definitive apex predator', one that supposedly can't be killed. Despite being a capable fighter in his own right and possessing an arsenal of high-tech weaponry, taming the wilds of Kalisk seems no easy feat, as the trailer teases plenty of action in store, pitting Dek against grotesque tentacles, flying beasts, and the aforementioned apex hunter, a hulking monstrosity covered in spikes that towers over the duo. Alien threats aren't the only adversaries the pair must face, either, as the trailer also teases a showdown between a small army of what appears to be androids, culminating in a final confrontation between the giant alien monster and a mech reminiscent of the power loader from 1986's Alien , although it's unclear who was piloting the machine, although Thia is teased saying 'we might not be alone in this hunt', hinting at a mysterious third party. In any case, fans won't have to wait much longer to witness their favourite apex hunters in a whole new light, as Predator: Badlands hits theatres on 7 November 2025. Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise 'duds' like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3 . He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying. 20th century studios Dan Trachtenberg Predator: Badlands
