Predator: Badlands Reveals Cast, Easter Eggs

At San Diego Comic-Con 2025, director Dan Trachtenberg premiered the first 15 minutes of 'Predator: Badlands,' which introduces Dek, the first Yautja protagonist in the franchise, as he seeks honor following a Shakespearean family tragedy. The film is notable for having no humans among its main characters, with Elle Fanning co-starring as Thia, a Weyland-Yutani synthetic who forms an alliance with Dek. Trachtenberg and the cast highlighted the movie’s emotional depth, practical effects, and bold narrative shift during the panel. The event also revealed that an extended credits scene for the animated 'Predator: Killer of Killers' now features cameos from Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny Glover, teasing their possible future involvement. The film maintains a crossover with the Alien universe through Weyland-Yutani and is set for theatrical release on November 7, 2025. Franchise-spanning Easter eggs and creative direction have generated significant excitement among fans and critics.