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Synopsis

The newest entry in the “Predator” franchise is set in the future on a remote planet, where a young Predator, outcast from his clan, finds an unlikely ally in Thia (Elle Fanning) and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary.

Cast

  • Elle Fanning
  • Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi
Moviegoers are saying
Dan Trachtenberg has delivered what fans are calling the franchise revival they've been waiting for, with audiences praising this Predator entry as surprisingly emotional and family-friendly while maintaining intense action. Despite some criticism about PG-13 limitations and visual flatness, viewers are genuinely delighted by Elle Fanning's performance and the film's perfect balance of humor, heart, and non-stop creature combat.
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Awesome movie. love the humor and non-stop action. great story also

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Different take in the Predator universe. very fun movie with non stop action

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Metacritic

60
Nov 7, 2025

It feels ready-made fodder for streaming’s “You might like” tier.

Brian Lowry
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75
Nov 5, 2025

The action is horrifying, inventive, and heart-pounding, but it’s also the least surprising part of Predator: Badlands.

Metacritic review by Justin Clark
Justin Clark
Slant Magazine
100
Nov 5, 2025

In the end, Predator: Badlands is a bizarrely inspirational adventure about different types of beings overcoming the limiting parts of their programming (literal or figurative) and/or proving there is more to them than others assumed. The takeaway is applicable to beings all across the universe: sometimes the things you want most are not worth having, and when you figure that out, you’ll be free.

Metacritic review by Matt Zoller Seitz
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RogerEbert.com