The monster is back for more: the teaser trailer for the upcoming sci-fi action sequel Predator: Badlands has just been released online.
In the sneak peek visual, we meet star Elle Fanning's character, who appears to be a resident of a dangerous future remote planet. However, the Predator she will encounter is unlike any we've seen before and may even be the protagonist this time around. "The director of Prey welcomes you to a world of pain," the teaser ominously promises.
Apart from this new-look Predator, there are clear nods to the *Alien* universe, sparking speculation that *Badlands* may set the stage for a new *Aliens vs Predator* movie. We see Fanning's eyes mirroring the Weyland Yutani reboot effect seen in *Alien: Romulus*, suggesting she might be a synthetic. Additionally, there's a glimpse of the Weyland Yutani logo (the infamous evil megacorp central to the *Alien* franchise) on a damaged vehicle.
That's the Weyland Yutani logo on Elle Fanning's eyes. Is she a synth?Predator: Badlands was revealed to be in development back in February 2024, with the release date confirmed later that year in October. The trailer debuted exclusively at CinemaCon earlier this month, but this is the first time fans have been able to catch a glimpse of what's in store.
During CinemaCon, 20th Century Studios released an official synopsis for the film, which reads: "In the future on a remote planet, a young Predator, outcast from his clan, finds an unlikely ally in Thia and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary."
"Something unprecedented happens in this movie," Fanning shared with reporters and theater industry folks at CinemaCon. "My character is not the one being chased. My character actually teams up with the Predator. And you get to see him in a completely new light. And... I'll stop there!"
Directed by Dan Trachtenberg, known for 10 Cloverfield Lane and the Predator prequel Prey, and co-written with Patrick Aison, Predator: Badlands is set to premiere in theaters on November 7, 2025.
