SummaryIn the future on a remote planet, a young Predator (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi), outcast from his clan, finds an unlikely ally in Thia (Elle Fanning) and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary.
Directed By:Dan Trachtenberg
Written By:Patrick Aison, Dan Trachtenberg, Jim Thomas, John Thomas
Predator: Badlands
Metascore
Generally Favorable
71
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6.4
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
71
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Nov 5, 2025
100
Inhuman though it may be, this is far-and-away the most humane of “Predators,” expanding rather than skimping on the series’ blood hunt fundamentals. That kind of daring and intelligence makes “Badlands” the coolest science fiction adventure seen in eons.
Nov 11, 2025
80
This is not just a cheap rehash of the story beats of an earlier film. It is not a legacyquel that trots out a few beloved old characters to bestow their blessing on a new generation. It takes the core elements of this concept and reconfigures them into something new.
User score
Generally Favorable
6.4
64% Positive
339 Ratings
339 Ratings
15% Mixed
78 Ratings
78 Ratings
21% Negative
113 Ratings
113 Ratings
Feb 25, 2026
10
It was definitely worth watching. Even people who don't know the universe should give this movie a chance. It was an action-packed and entertaining film where I discovered the Predators' perspective and learned about their culture. They tried a formula that hadn't been tried before, and I think they were really successful. The various exciting elements shown in the film never seemed to end. I'm eagerly awaiting the sequel.
Feb 20, 2026
10
Very good movie. It had a very good story and ending. I liked the special effects too.
Nov 4, 2025
80
In the end, “Badlands” is about the value of teamwork and learning that “alpha” and “apex” don’t mean the same thing where Predators are concerned.
Nov 6, 2025
70
In an odd way, Predator: Badlands is a date-night movie posing as merely a sci-fi killing jamboree. All of those lovable lummoxes out there with their hyper-verbal lady friends will learn a little about cooperation.
Nov 4, 2025
69
The lack of genuine slaughter in Badlands isn’t the film’s only problem. While it flips the franchise’s history by making the Yautja a hero instead of a villain . . . there is not nearly enough tension or world-building on display to become invested in this particular game of kill-or-be-killed.
Nov 4, 2025
60
A solid outing for the series with plenty of satisfying thrills, all of which is sold by the terrific pairing of Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi.
Nov 4, 2025
40
The sheer pointlessness of everything that happens subtracts the oxygen and even Fanning’s imperishable star quality can’t save it.
Feb 14, 2026
10
Literally the best action movie i have seen in a very long time! If you have and oled and surround sound nothing can beat it. Full of action kept me glued to the screen. Not just a remake but a full on new movie it is so bad***
Apr 2, 2026
6
It was just "OK". Please don't do this again though because it didn't feel like a PREDATOR movie. It wasn't a bad movie, but overall, it just didn't hit like PREDATOR, PREDATOR 2 or either of the AVP movies. The plot was really thin, the action was mediocre, and the casting of Elle Fanning was really all this movie had going for it. Everything else was honestly kind of lackluster and not blockbuster.
Feb 23, 2026
6
Average plot, average screenplay, average performances with an average budget gives a pretty average overall experience. Bizarre reconning of the yautja gives less of a "predator" like vibe instead delivering a more nuanced culture like a kilingon star trek episode with articulated words rather than noises. Overall this felt like an entertaingly wasteful use of the (no doubt) expensive IP.
Jan 10, 2026
3
Hollywood can't accept that the yautja are non sympathetic hunters. Brutal beings. And they just can't help but to humanize them and make them weaker for a weaker audience. Pathetic.
Production Company:
- 20th Century Studios
- Davis Entertainment
- Toberoff Productions
- TSG Entertainment
Release Date:Nov 7, 2025
Duration:1 h 47 m
Rating:PG-13
Tagline:First hunt. Last chance.
Awards
Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA
• 1 Win & 5 Nominations
Indiana Film Journalists Association, US
• 3 Nominations
Utah Film Critics Association Awards
• 3 Nominations
