Predator: Badlands

Upcoming Predator: Badlands (2025, dir. Dan Trachtenberg) stars Elle Fanning as a tough young woman allying with a Predator against a greater threat in a futuristic setting. Like Prey, it emphasizes action, survival, and franchise lore over messaging. Female lead is capable and story-driven, with no announced social justice themes, identity politics, or forced diversity quotas. Diverse cast is present but secondary to high-octane thrills; prioritizes storytelling.