Predator Badlands Trailer & Fun Facts
Predator Badlands Synopsis:
Dek (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi), a young Predator outcast who must defeat a powerful adversary to reclaim his honor. During his journey on a remote planet, Dek forms an unlikely alliance with a Weyland-Yutani android, Thia (Elle Fanning). Together, they face off against the planet's dangerous creatures, rival Predators, and a mysterious threat linked to the Weyland-Yutani Corporation.
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action, Thriller
Release Date: In theaters November 7th, 2025
Predator Badlands Fun Facts:
Standalone Installment:
Badlands is a standalone installment in the franchise, taking place on the Predators' home world and highlighting their culture and species.
Predator as Main Character:
This movie pioneers a new direction for the franchise by focusing on a Predator named Dek as the main character that viewers can connect with.
Predator Unique Language:
To enhance the experience and explore the culture of the Predators, a unified spoken and written language was developed for the movie. This language was created by the same linguist who created the Na'vi language for the movie Avatar.
A Familiar Corporation:
The fictional Weyland-Yutani Corporation from the Alien franchise is featured in the movie.
Practical and Digital Effects:
To create the appearance of young Predator Dek, a full-body creature suit was designed, and then Dek's face was digitally enhanced using motion capture technology to allow for more subtle emotional expression.
Filming Location:
The main filming started in New Zealand in late August 2024, under the working title "Backpack," and finished in late October.