The monster is back for more: the teaser trailer for the upcoming sci-fi action sequel Predator: Badlands has just hit the internet. In the sneak peek, we meet star Elle Fanning's character, who appears to be a resident of a dangerous future remote planet. However, the Predator she will come into contact with is unlike any other, and it seems this time around, the Predator may even be the protagonist. "The director of Prey welcomes you to a world of pain," the teaser promises.
Apart from this new-look Predator, there are clear nods to the Alien universe, sparking speculation that Badlands might set up a new Aliens vs Predator movie. We see Fanning's eyes do the Weyland Yutani reboot effect seen in Alien: Romulus, suggesting she might be a synthetic. Additionally, there's a snapshot of the Weyland Yutani logo (the evil megacorp central to the Alien franchise) on a damaged vehicle.
Predator: Badlands was revealed to be in development back in February 2024, with the release date confirmed later that year in October. The trailer debuted exclusively at CinemaCon earlier this month, marking the first time fans have been able to catch a glimpse of what's in store.
During CinemaCon, 20th Century Studios also released an official synopsis for the film, which reads: "In the future on a remote planet, a young Predator, outcast from his clan, finds an unlikely ally in Thia and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary."
"Something unprecedented happens in this movie," Fanning told the assembled crowd of reporters and theater industry folks at CinemaCon. "My character is not the one being chased. My character actually teams up with the Predator. And you get to see him in a completely new light. And... I'll stop there!"
Dan Trachtenberg, renowned for directing 10 Cloverfield Lane and the Predator prequel Prey, directed the film from a script he co-wrote with Patrick Aison. Predator: Badlands is set to premiere in theaters on November 7, 2025.
