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Predator: Badlands
2025 107 min United States of America PG-13 18+
★7.5
Action, Science Fiction, Adventure
Director: Dan Trachtenberg
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Description
Cast out from his clan, a young Predator finds an unlikely ally in a damaged android and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary.
Budget:
$105M
US Gross:
$91.08M
Worldwide:
$184.5M
Starring
Elle Fanning
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Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi
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Ravi Narayan
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Awards
3 wins & 22 nominations total
Key opinion
Predator: Badlands is a polarizing departure that shifts the franchise's focus from atmospheric horror to a character-driven action odyssey. While many viewers praise its visual ambition and fresh perspective on the Yautja, long-time fans remain divided over the move toward humanization, humor, and a PG-13 tone.
| action | The film delivers highly inventive, spectacular, and well-executed action sequences that serve as a highlight across most reviews. | |
| Production | The exotic, hostile environment of the planet Genna is realized through impressive world-building and diverse creature designs. | |
| Theme | The decision to humanize the Predator protagonist and shift the tone toward a buddy-cop dynamic is deeply divisive, with fans of the original horror entries feeling it undermines the franchise's mystery and menace. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the pacing are split; some find the constant action engaging, while others feel the opening act is tedious or that the lack of suspense makes the experience less impactful than earlier films. | |
| Accessibility | The choice to aim for a PG-13 rating and replace visceral, R-rated intensity with more stylized combat and android banter alienates a significant portion of the core fanbase. | |
| Culture | The film's attempt to bridge the Predator and Alien universes via corporate lore is criticized by some as forced or uninspired, while others appreciate the expanded world-building. |