Predator: Badlands Teaser Trailer Unveils a Major Connection to the Alien Franchise
20th Century Studios dropped the first teaser trailer for Predator: Badlands, a live-action sci-fi action film set to hit theaters on November 7, 2025. Directed by Dan Trachtenberg, who reinvigorated the franchise with 2022’s Prey, this seventh mainline Predator film introduces a groundbreaking twist: the Yautja, or Predator, is the protagonist. And the trailer, first showcased at CinemaCon and now released online, promises a visually stunning, action-packed journey that flips the franchise’s traditional narrative.
Predator: Badlands (2025) | 20th Century Studios
Predator: Badlands stars Elle Fanning as Thia, a Weyland-Yutani android (yes, that company from the Alien universe), and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi as Dek, a young, outcast Predator. Set in the distant future on a remote planet, possibly the Yautja homeworld, the story follows Dek and Thia as unlikely allies hunting a formidable, never-before-seen creature dubbed “something that can’t be killed.” The trailer teases intense action sequences, with Dek battling giant monsters and navigating treacherous alien landscapes filled with killer vines. Fanning’s Thia, revealed as an android via her flickering Weyland-Yutani logo eyes, hints at a deeper connection to the Alien franchise, sparking speculation about another potential crossover. Fans have also spotted subtle Easter eggs, like a Xenomorph skull and an Independence Day alien skull, fueling excitement for the franchise’s vast expansion.
Predator: Badlands follows Trachtenberg’s animated Predator: Killer of Killers (slated for June 2025), marking a banner year for the franchise. And the trailer for Predator: Badlands, available on YouTube and 20th Century Studios’ channels, sets the stage for a thrilling, universe-expanding adventure.
