A bold new chapter in the legendary Predator saga arrives January 6 with Predator: Badlands, unleashing pulse-pounding sci-fi action on Digital platforms including Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. The hunt continues February 17 with the film’s release on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD.
Director Dan Trachtenberg pushes the franchise into uncharted territory, earning audience and critical acclaim. Predator: Badlands is now the highest-grossing entry in the 38-year franchise, earning $183 million worldwide and surpassing 2004’s Alien vs. Predator. Fans and critics alike have embraced the film, which boasts a 95% Rotten Tomatoes® Verified Hot Popcornmeter score and an 86% Certified Fresh Tomatometer rating.
The film follows Dek (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi), a young Predator outcast, who forms an unlikely alliance with Thia (Elle Fanning) on a high-stakes journey across a deadly remote planet. Combining intense combat, striking visuals, humor, and themes of survival and self-discovery, Badlands expands the Yautja lore while delivering an emotional, adrenaline-fueled adventure.
Collectors and fans can dive deeper into the Predator universe with exclusive bonus features, including behind-the-scenes featurettes, deleted scenes, and commentary from Trachtenberg and the creative team. The limited edition 4K SteelBook® highlights the epic scale of battle and the unique bond between Dek and Thia, making this a must-have for any fan.
