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Predator: Badlands Hits Theaters November 2025!

10/24/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The film Predator: Badlands, directed by Dan Trachtenberg, opens in theaters and IMAX on November 7, 2025.
Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, the actor portraying Dek, plays a young Predator who is an outcast from his clan.
Elle Fanning, the actress portraying Thia, joins Dek on a treacherous journey to seek an adversary.
The film is set on a remote planet and carries a PG-13 rating, sparking fan debate over potential changes.

History

Historical Context

The Predator franchise began with the 1987 film, introducing the Yautja, a technologically advanced extraterrestrial species known for hunting humans for sport. Directed by John McTiernan, the film's success led to multiple sequels and crossovers, including the Alien vs. Predator series. The upcoming film, Predator: Badlands, continues this legacy, exploring themes of rivalry and survival within the action genre.

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Story summary

The film Predator: Badlands, directed by Dan Trachtenberg, opens in theaters and IMAX on November 7, 2025.
Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, the actor portraying Dek, plays a young Predator who is an outcast from his clan.
Elle Fanning, the actress portraying Thia, joins Dek on a treacherous journey to seek an adversary.
The film is set on a remote planet and carries a PG-13 rating, sparking fan debate over potential changes.

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