Predator: Badlands release date in India, what to expect, trailer breakdown, and more about the 9th installment

The Predator franchise is making a wild return with the latest film Predator: Badlands this year, and the sneak-peeks from the trailer is nothing short of mind-blowing. For the unversed, Predator: Badlands is the 7th film in the Predator mainline film series and the 9th film overall in the franchise which first released in 1987, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. However, the upcoming sci-fi thriller flick is not a sequel, rather a standalone film with original story.

Predator: Badlands release date in India

The sci-fi thriller is set to hit the theatres on November 7, 2025 worldwide. The official trailer was dropped a month back where the date was revealed. Predator: Badlands is directed by Dan Trachtenberg, co-written by Trachtenberg and Patrick Aison, and is backed by 20th Century Studios.

What does the Predator: Badlands trailer show?

The 2-minute video instantly garnred everyone's attention, racking up more than 20 million views on YouTube in recent time. The trailer throws open the doors to the film's wild and wonderful world, giving us a much better look at the daring idea behind it all. So, if you were curious before, get ready to be completely captivated—this new video reveals so much more of the film's audacious magic.

Those who are a huge fan of Predator film franchise, the exciting news is this upcoming action thriller has flipped the script by making the predator the main protagonist of the film. The story follows Dek (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi), a Yautja warrior who embarks on a dangerous hunt for an alien planet and seek his father's support. In an unexpected twist, Dek is joined by Thia (Elle Fanning) the synthetic built by the Weyland-Yutani Corporation. Thia is shown as positive, witty, and enthusiastic, a stark contrast to the usual depictions of synthetics.

What to expect from Predator: Badlands

The Predator franchise mainly focuses on a dangerous alien species known as the Yautja. These creatures, driven by a warrior code and a thirst with the hunt for prey. They possess a terrifying combination of incredible physical strength, superior combat skills, and an arsenal of advanced technology, including cloaking devices, plasma cannons, and thermal vision.

Unlike the previous films, predator Dek is the central figure and hero of Predator: Badlands. You can expect the characters using hi-tech weaponry, aligning with the futuristic tone of the film. The new sci-fi thriller aims to explore the home and the culture of the Predators, developing a new language for the species for the Predator: Badlands.

FAQs:

Q. Is there a Predator in Badlands?

A. Predator: Badlands is scheduled to be theatrically released in the United States on November 7, 2025.

Q. Is Predator: Badlands a sequel to Predator?

A. No, Predator: Badlands is not a sequel. Rather it's a standalone original film from the Predator franchise.