Predator: Badlands Release date, Cast, Story & More

Predator: Badlands is the seventh movie in the franchise, announced in February 2024. Coming from a franchise that boasts a loyal fanbase, Badlands is gearing up to bring something new to the table. Since the start, we have seen predators as the potent antagonists of this sci-fi universe; however, for the first time, we will meet a predator who will be the protagonist of a film. Predator: Badlands inches closer to its release with each passing day, and we dig deeper to find every detail available about the film.

When Does Predator: Badlands Come Out?

Predator: Badlands will be released on November 7, 2025, in the United States and the United Kingdom. While most countries will see it released on the above-mentioned date, there are a few where the movie will follow a different release date. You may check the list below:

• France, Philippines, Sweden, and Taiwan: November 5, 2025
• Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Germany, Cambodia, Hungary, Singapore, and Portugal: November 6, 2025
  

The filming of Predator: Badlands commenced in New Zealand on August 27, 2024, and wrapped up in late October. Now, we are all aware that this sort of science fiction movie demands heavy VFX and CGI craftsmanship, so it makes sense why the creators decided to release the movie almost a year after the filming concluded.

Does Predator: Badlands Have a Trailer?

Yes, Predator: Badlands has unveiled not one but two trailers so far. After giving us the first glimpse in April, it stunned us with a full-fledged official trailer on July 21, 2025. With the captivating Predator designs, as usual, and a distinctive environment compared to the Earth-based Predator films, the video clips have accumulated a lot of praise from the fandom. Fans have started praising the idea of making the Predator a hero, rather than a villain. Several fans have also appreciated the environment by calling it a gorgeous open world.

Who Is in the Cast of Predator: Badlands?

For the time being, Predator: Badlands has only introduced us to the central duo. Dek, a young predator portrayed by New Zealand actor Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, known for his roles in The Panthers and Red, White & Brass. Apart from him, Elle Fanning plays the role of twin sisters Tessa, a brave warrior, and Thia, an android. Fanning is recognized for her work in Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, Ginger & Rosa, and more.

What Is Predator: Badlands About?

While the major plot details of Predator: Badlands haven’t yet surfaced, all we know is that Dek, an outcast predator, arrives at a dangerous alien planet. He seeks redemption for his past mistakes, so Dek must fight a gigantic adversary who is nearly impossible to defeat. In his quest, he encounters Thia, and together they explore the treacherous fauna and perilous terrain of the futuristic planet in pursuit of the enemy.