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“Predator: Badlands” is set to hit theaters on November 7, 2025. The film is directed by Dan Trachtenberg, who previously helmed “Prey” (2022). With a production budget of around $100 million, this installment aims for a large-scale sci-fi action experience, bringing the Predator back into a more intense and character-driven storyline.
Plot Spoilers:
The movie is set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland in the near future, where Earth has become a battleground for survival. The story follows two estranged sisters, Thia (Elle Fanning) and Tessa (Florence Pugh), who were separated as children during a Predator attack. Thia, a scientist, believes in diplomacy and understanding alien species, while Tessa, now a hardened soldier, seeks revenge for their past trauma.
When reports of a new kind of Predator hybrid surface, the sisters are forced to reunite to stop an impending catastrophe. Unlike previous Predators, this one has evolved—it adapts to human strategies and learns from its past mistakes. As the sisters track the creature through the Badlands, they discover that the Predator has a hidden agenda: it is not here to hunt but to prepare Earth for a full-scale invasion.
The climax features an explosive showdown, with Tessa sacrificing herself to give Thia enough time to set off an EMP weapon, crippling the Predator’s advanced tech. However, in a shocking twist, the Predator manages to escape, teasing a future sequel with a larger war looming.
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Role (Rumored):
There are rumors that Arnold Schwarzenegger will have a cameo as Dutch, his iconic character from the 1987 classic. Dutch, now an older war strategist, may appear in a post-credit scene, warning humanity about an impending invasion.
Success Potential:
With strong hype following “Prey”, “Predator: Badlands” is expected to perform well at the box office, possibly earning over $400 million worldwide. If successful, a sequel is already being planned, expanding the Predator’s universe into full-scale warfare.
