- Predator Badlands is set to release on November 7, 2025.
- Even though the movie is set in the same universe as the previous Predator movies, it is largely a standalone project.
- Some fans might think that Predator Badlands might be connected to Prey(2022), but it has nothing to do with that story.
Since its release in 1987, the Predator franchise has ruled over the hearts of millions worldwide. Even though some of its movies weren’t exactly breathtaking, you can’t deny that when it comes to menacing predators, every movie has nailed it. Finally, in 2025, we have a brand new film from the franchise, Predator: Badlands. Now, you must be wondering if this brand new movie is connected to the previous releases, and you should watch the previous Predator movies before Predator Badlands. Let’s answer these questions.
How Many Predator movies Have Been There?
If we talk about the Predator movies, there have been a total of 8 Predator movies, 6 within the franchise, and 2 movies in collaboration with the Alien franchise. Now, once Predator: Badlands hits the theaters, the number will go up to a total of 9 movies.
Is Predator Badlands a Sequel to the Previous Predator Movies?
Well, the answer to that is yes and no. While Predator: Badlands is set in the same universe as all the previous movies, the story is largely contained within itself. The last movie from the franchise was Prey (2022), but the upcoming film is not a sequel to this one; but is set in a completely different setting.
It was actually quite smart for Disney to set Badlands on a different planet altogether to avoid any confusion among the fans.
So, it is not necessary to watch previous Predator movies before Predator: Badlands, but if you want to delve deeper into the franchise, watching previous movies is recommended to better understand nuances.
Shashank Shakya
