Predator: Badlands

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Predator: Badlands

PG-13

2025

1h 47m

Sci-Fi

Action

Adventure

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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"Predator: Badlands," which stars Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, is set in the future on a remote planet, where a young Predator (Schuster-Koloamatangi), outcast from his clan, finds an unlikely ally in Thia (Fanning) and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary.

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Critics Consensus

Director Dan Trachtenberg continues to take the Predator franchise in exciting new directions with Badlands, a rollicking adventure that transforms one of cinema's most iconic brutes into a hero worth rooting for.

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While some purists may miss the primal intensity of the original R-rated classic, Badlands adds surprising layers to Dek, the new Predator, and sets up an exciting future for the iconic franchise.

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Kyle Logan

Chicago Reader

Nov 23

4/5

Bursting with astonishing blends of practical and digital effects, thrilling action, beautifully shot vistas, and equally heartfelt and humorous character dynamics.

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Peter Travers

The Travers Take

Nov 15

3/4

Elle Fanning does the monster mash and brings audiences back to theaters in droves by lacing the action with laughs

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Rebecca Onion

Slate

Nov 14

Every franchise needs to find a way to mix things up, and Trachtenberg has done it.

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Jared Mobarak

Hey, Have You Seen ...?

Jan 16

8/10

Dan Trachtenberg isn't breathing new life into the Predator franchise. He's wielding what makes it great to breathe new life into a familiar genre trope.

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John Serba

Decider

Jan 9

Oh, and stop your whining that Predator has gone PG-13 and lost its edge. Badlands delivers the goods enough that you won’t miss the blood and guts.

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Brian Gill

Mad About Movies Podcast

Jan 5

A-

Wasn't expecting a Predator movie to also be one of the funniest movies of the year. An all-around great time.

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Forrest

6d

went to see Predators: Badlands twice, and honestly it was even better the second time. The action is nonstop, the suspense stays high the whole movie, and the cinematography is crazy — the Badlands setting makes everything feel more intense and gritty. The Predator scenes were done perfectly: brutal, smart, and actually intimidating (not cheesy). The pacing was solid too — no dragging, no boring parts, just straight entertainment. If you like action, survival, and sci-fi thrillers, this is a must-watch. Definitely one of the best Predator movies in a long time. 10/10 I’d go see it a third time.

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alejandro

Jan 19

Lots of action love it

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Willie M

Jan 17

very good addition to the AvP methos.

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NMG

Jan 17

another refreshing addition to the Predator franchise next to Prey, 9.75 outta 10

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jillian fraley

Jan 16

sound and visuals were solid. the story was terrible.

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Joshua

Jan 16

Had an ambulatory set of legs. Neato!

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Synopsis

"Predator: Badlands," which stars Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, is set in the future on a remote planet, where a young Predator (Schuster-Koloamatangi), outcast from his clan, finds an unlikely ally in Thia (Fanning) and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary.

Director: Dan Trachtenberg
Producer: John Davis, Brent O'Connor, Marc Toberoff, Dan Trachtenberg, Ben Rosenblatt
Screenwriter: Patrick Aison
Distributor: 20th Century Studios
Production Co: Davis Entertainment, Lawrence Gordon Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Strong Sci-Fi Violence)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 7, 2025, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 6, 2026
Box Office (Gross USA): $91.0M
Runtime: 1h 47m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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