Predator: Badlands Trailer Reveals Elle Fanning's Role, Film Releases November 7

Predator: Badlands, directed by Dan Trachtenberg and set to premiere in theaters on November 7, 2024, is the latest installment in the iconic sci-fi franchise and introduces a fresh twist by making the Predator a hero rather than a villain. The film stars Elle Fanning as Thia, who teams up with a young, outcast Predator named Dex (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi) on a remote, burned-out planet in the distant future. The teaser trailer suggests an alliance between Thia—who may be an android or possess cyborg-like powers—and Dex as they face off against other Predators and monstrous threats. Trachtenberg, credited with revitalizing the series through 2022’s Prey, co-wrote the script with Patrick Aison, promising a story where the human protagonist is no longer being hunted but instead partners with the extraterrestrial hunter. The movie marks a significant departure from previous entries, emphasizing unprecedented character dynamics and world-building. Fans can also look forward to Trachtenberg's animated Predator anthology, Killer of Killers, debuting on Hulu earlier in the year.