Predator: Badlands

Predator: Badlands
Directed byDan Trachtenberg
Screenplay by
  • Dan Trachtenberg
  • Patrick Aison
Story byDan Trachtenberg
Produced by
StarringElle Fanning
Production
company
Distributed by20th Century Studios
Release date
  • November 7, 2025 (2025-11-07)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$100 milion

Predator: Badlands is an upcoming American science fiction action film in the Predator franchise. It is the seventh film in the mainline series and ninth in the overall franchise. The film is directed by Dan Trachtenberg, co-written by Trachtenberg and Patrick Aison, and stars Elle Fanning.

Predator: Badlands is scheduled to be theatrically released in the United States on November 7, 2025, by 20th Century Studios.

Premise

In the future, a Predator traverses on an alien wasteland, while two sisters discover their horrifying past.[1]

Cast

Production

Development

In February 2024, it was revealed that a standalone film in the Predator franchise was in development titled Badlands, with Dan Trachtenberg directing and co-written by Patrick Aison.[2] In June, Elle Fanning was in talks to join the film in the lead role.[3] Fanning's casting was confirmed on August 27.[4]

Filming

Principal photography began in New Zealand by August 27, 2024, under the working title Backpack,[4] and wrapped in late October.[5]

Release

Predator: Badlands is scheduled to be theatrically released in the United States on November 7, 2025.[6]

References

  1. ^ Travis, ben (November 16, 2024). "Predator: Badlands Will Have The Predator As Its Hero: 'The Creature Is Front And Centre'". Empire. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  2. ^ Kroll, Justin (February 9, 2024). "Dan Trachtenberg To Direct New Standalone 'Predator' Movie 'Badlands' As 20th Century Expands On Universe". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 9, 2024. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
  3. ^ Kroll, Justin (June 3, 2024). "'Badlands': Elle Fanning Eyed To Star In New Standalone 'Predator' Pic From 20th Century And Dan Trachtenberg". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 3, 2024. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Hamman, Cody (August 27, 2024). "Predator: Badlands details revealed by casting call". JoBlo.com. Archived from the original on August 27, 2024. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  5. ^ Kit, Borys (October 24, 2024). "A Secret 'Predator' Movie, An 'Alien' Sequel and 'Speed 3' on the Table: A Chat with 20th Century Studios Boss Steve Asbell". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on October 24, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  6. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 22, 2024). "Marvel Studios' 'Blade' Removed From 2025 Release Schedule, Disney Dates 'Predator: Badlands' Instead". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 22, 2024. Retrieved October 22, 2024.