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Trachtenberg's Predator Projects: Badlands vs. Killer of Killers

2/3/2026

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In 2025, Dan Trachtenberg directed two Predator projects: the live-action Badlands and the animated Killer of Killers.
Badlands drew significant attention and merchandise due to its theatrical release.
Killer of Killers may have outshined Badlands.
Mutant, with Hollywood Records and 20th Century Studios, announced the Killer of Killers score on 140 gm color vinyl for presale at $30, with Trachtenberg's artwork.
A Badlands vinyl score is planned.

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Story summary

In 2025, Dan Trachtenberg directed two Predator projects: the live-action Badlands and the animated Killer of Killers.
Badlands drew significant attention and merchandise due to its theatrical release.
Killer of Killers may have outshined Badlands.
Mutant, with Hollywood Records and 20th Century Studios, announced the Killer of Killers score on 140 gm color vinyl for presale at $30, with Trachtenberg's artwork.
A Badlands vinyl score is planned.