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Predator: Badlands Set for 2025 Release with Open-World Twist

10/16/2025

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Summary

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Dan Trachtenberg, director of Predator: Badlands, says the film will release on November 7, 2025.
The project draws inspiration from video games such as Shadow of the Colossus and World of Warcraft.
Trachtenberg envisions an open-world Predator experience, modeled after Uncharted or Assassin's Creed.
Dek wields advanced weaponry, including a laser sword inspired by World of Warcraft's Demon Hunter class, with no crossover to the Alien franchise.

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The Predator franchise began with the 1987 film directed by John McTiernan, introducing a technologically advanced extraterrestrial species that hunts humans for sport. Following its success, the franchise expanded to include sequels, prequels, and crossovers, grossing over $300 million worldwide. Dan Trachtenberg's upcoming film continues this evolution, blending cinematic and gaming experiences that shape modern entertainment narratives.

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Story summary

Dan Trachtenberg, director of Predator: Badlands, says the film will release on November 7, 2025.
The project draws inspiration from video games such as Shadow of the Colossus and World of Warcraft.
Trachtenberg envisions an open-world Predator experience, modeled after Uncharted or Assassin's Creed.
Dek wields advanced weaponry, including a laser sword inspired by World of Warcraft's Demon Hunter class, with no crossover to the Alien franchise.

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