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Predator: Badlands

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"Predator: Badlands," which stars Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, is set in the future on a remote planet, where a young Predator (Schuster-Koloamatangi), outcast from his clan, finds an unlikely ally in Thia (Fanning) and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary.
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Director Dan Trachtenberg continues to take the Predator franchise in exciting new directions with Badlands, a rollicking adventure that transforms one of cinema's most iconic brutes into a hero worth rooting for.

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While some purists may miss the primal intensity of the original R-rated classic, Badlands adds surprising layers to Dek, the new Predator, and sets up an exciting future for the iconic franchise.

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Kyle Logan Chicago Reader Nov 23
4/5
Bursting with astonishing blends of practical and digital effects, thrilling action, beautifully shot vistas, and equally heartfelt and humorous character dynamics. Go to Full Review
Peter Travers The Travers Take Nov 15
3/4
Elle Fanning does the monster mash and brings audiences back to theaters in droves by lacing the action with laughs Go to Full Review
Rebecca Onion Slate Nov 14
Every franchise needs to find a way to mix things up, and Trachtenberg has done it. Go to Full Review
Jayne Nelson Radio Times Dec 17
4/5
Rooting for a Predator this time may seem weird, but the big snaggle-toothed lad will soon win you over. Go to Full Review
Joe Friar Fort Worth Report Dec 10
3/4
It gets silly a few times, and that’s okay. The action, special effects, and buddy elements make this an entertaining adventure. Go to Full Review
Jason Shawhan Nashville Scene Dec 5
A good monster can help smooth over all manner of cinematic oopsies, and Predator: Badlands is well aware that it needs to deliver action, thrills, sci-fi possibilities and a bunch of monsters at all times. Go to Full Review
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Angel 1d worth watching in theaters hurry before its gone See more DavidR 1d Good action, nice story, me want more 👏 See more Sarah 1d I didn't really like this movie it was a little boring but still good See more Juan 2d This was a great story and insight on how the Yautja are brought up my wife and I loved it. See more steve 2d what a movie very good action See more Ellis C 2d great action story from the predator's point of view See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis "Predator: Badlands," which stars Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, is set in the future on a remote planet, where a young Predator (Schuster-Koloamatangi), outcast from his clan, finds an unlikely ally in Thia (Fanning) and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary.
Director
Dan Trachtenberg
Producer
John Davis, Brent O'Connor, Marc Toberoff, Dan Trachtenberg, Ben Rosenblatt
Screenwriter
Patrick Aison
Distributor
20th Century Studios
Production Co
Davis Entertainment, Lawrence Gordon Productions
Rating
PG-13 (Strong Sci-Fi Violence)
Genre
Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 7, 2025, Wide
Box Office (Gross USA)
$90.6M
Runtime
1h 47m
Sound Mix
Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio
Digital 2.39:1
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