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New Predator Film Features Heroic Young Alien, High Ratings

11/6/2025

Summary

Dek Battles Kalisk

Predator: Badlands is the seventh Predator film, directed by Dan Trachtenberg, releasing November 7, 2025.
The protagonist is a young Predator named Dek, departing from the franchise’s traditional villain role.
Dek teams up with an injured android named Thia to confront the Kalisk beast.
Critics rate it 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, and it is projected to earn $30 million domestically.

Summary

Trachtenberg Revitalizes Box Office

Predator: Badlands is projected to earn $25–$30 million in its North American debut, driving a global opening of $60–$68 million.
Dan Trachtenberg, the director of Predator: Badlands, oversaw the project, which aims to revitalize the box office after its worst Halloween weekend in three decades.
The movie has a 90% Rotten Tomatoes rating and is the weekend’s sole major release, with Zootopia 2 expected to boost attendance in November.

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Historical Context

The original *Predator* film, released in 1987, marked John McTiernan's directorial debut and grossed over $98 million, establishing a successful franchise. The film introduced the technologically advanced extraterrestrial species known as Predators, blending action and science fiction. The upcoming *Predator: Badlands* aims to revitalize box office performance, reflecting ongoing trends in franchise reboots and the industry's competitive landscape.

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Dek Battles Kalisk

Predator: Badlands is the seventh Predator film, directed by Dan Trachtenberg, releasing November 7, 2025.
The protagonist is a young Predator named Dek, departing from the franchise’s traditional villain role.
Dek teams up with an injured android named Thia to confront the Kalisk beast.
Critics rate it 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, and it is projected to earn $30 million domestically.

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