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James Cameron Backs Trachtenberg's Heroic Predator Vision

11/5/2025

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Dan Trachtenberg, director of Predator: Badlands, sought James Cameron's guidance in New Zealand on making a Yautja the hero.
Cameron initially doubted the concept.
Cameron praised Trachtenberg's previous work.
Cameron expressed delight at the film's success after viewing a nearly finished cut.
The film is set to release soon, with expectations of a positive reception.

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Story summary

Dan Trachtenberg, director of Predator: Badlands, sought James Cameron's guidance in New Zealand on making a Yautja the hero.
Cameron initially doubted the concept.
Cameron praised Trachtenberg's previous work.
Cameron expressed delight at the film's success after viewing a nearly finished cut.
The film is set to release soon, with expectations of a positive reception.