Predator : Badlands promises to be a major turning point in the universe of Predator, but also of Alien, reviving the hope of a long -awaited crossover. This film directed by Dan Trachtenberg (Prey, 10 Cloverfield Lane) Promises an unprecedented approach by placing the Predator at the center of the plot.
After revealing the return of the Predator to us in Predator : Killer of KillersDisney puts a layer with a new trailer for the next saga project: Predator : Badlands. Beyond revealing us a homecoming with a hunting on earth, which has mainly attracted the eye of fans, it is a potential crossover with Alien ! Will the Predator take revenge on enemy forever, the xenomorph? We tell you everything we know.
What will happen in Predator: Badlands?
In Badlandsthe Predator, named Dek and interpreted by Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, is a young hunter banished from his clan. Unlike the previous opus where the Predator was the antagonist, Dek here becomes the protagonist, offering a more nuanced and emotional perspective of this emblematic creature. To strengthen this immersion, a language specific to predators has been developed for a complete dive in their culture.
What about this famous crossover with Alien?
The trigger for the craze for a possible crossover lies in the presence of Thia, an android embodied by Elle Fanning. Thia is a creation of the Weyland-Yutani corporation, well known to the saga fans Alien. If we have the certainty of this connection, it is because we can see the company’s logo directly in the character’s eyes. We can very well imagine Thie and Dek collaborate to get hold of this famous xenomorph, the ultimate trophy for a Predator, but also a coveted subject of study of Weyland-Yutani.
The trailer of Predator : Badlands is full of winks to fans of the two franchises. In addition to the presence of Thia, we also note elements such as trophies recalling the xenomorphs and other creatures evoking the previous crossovers Alien vs. Predator.
-Towards a new alien vs. Predator?
Steve Asbell’s statements, president of 20th Century Studios, during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, suggest the possibility of a new film Alien vs. Predator. However, he specifies that this project would be addressed differently from the previous ones, focusing on developed characters and a more worked narration, rather than a simple confrontation between the two species:
“It would not be as you think. That’s the thing. It would not be just called Alien vs. Predator, or anything as in the original films. If we do this, it will be created in an organic way from these two franchises that we have continued, with the characters we fell in love and these characters will come together …”
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Predator : Badlands will land in our dark rooms on November 7, 2025. In the meantime, it is possible to find Prey On Disney+, the latest film in the saga, also directed by Dan Trachtenberg. We will also find his animated film there Predator : Killer of KillersJune 6, 2025!
Sources : Entertainment Weekly, The Hollywood Reporter
