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Predator: Badlands

Predator: Badlands

Action · Science Fiction · Adventure · 2025

Cast out from his clan, a young Predator finds an unlikely ally in a damaged android and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary.

Movie details

Predator: Badlands

“First hunt. Last chance.”

2025 Action · Science Fiction · Adventure 1h 47m

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7.8 / 10

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Cast out from his clan, a young Predator finds an unlikely ally in a damaged android and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Dan Trachtenberg

Written by

Patrick Aison · Dan Trachtenberg

Elle Fanning

Elle Fanning

Thia / Tessa

Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi

Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi

Dek / Father

Ravi Narayan

Ravi Narayan

Bud

Michael Homick

Michael Homick

Kwei (Suit)

Stefan Grube

Stefan Grube

Kwei (voice)

Reuben De Jong

Reuben De Jong

Father (Suit)

Cameron Brown

Cameron Brown

Drone Synth

Court is in session

Put Predator: Badlands on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.