Predator: Badlands Trailer Reveals Elle Fanning as Android in Sci-Fi Reboot

Predator: Badlands Trailer Reveals Elle Fanning As Android In Sci Fi Reboot

Get ready to throw out everything you thought you knew about the Predator franchise—because Predator: Badlands just came in hot with a teaser that flips the script, blasts the rules, and leaves your jaw somewhere in the dirt.

Dan Trachtenberg (Prey, 10 Cloverfield Lane) is back at it again, and this time, we’re not just watching Predators hunt… we’re feeling for one. Yeah, you read that right.

Meet Dek, a young Predator (played by Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi—yes, he’s a badass), who’s been kicked out of his clan and is now on the run. But instead of taking on humans, he’s teaming up with a FREAKING ROBOT. And not just any robot—Elle Fanning is stepping into the action spotlight as Thia, a sleek android with some serious Alien universe vibes. (Did someone say Weyland-Yutani logo in her eyes?! Yes. Yes, they did.)

The trailer serves intergalactic Mad Max meets Wall-E if Wall-E had laser cannons and existential dread. It’s gritty, emotional, and somehow still gives you a sense of hope… right before a four-legged beast tries to crush Dek like a soda can.

Oh, and if you’re a hardcore fan still salty about past Predator sequels—don’t worry. This one looks like it knows what it’s doing. From sword-wielding enemies to sentient tree roots (no joke), this thing is packed tighter than a Marvel multiverse.

“We wanted to tell a story about identity, not just survival,” Trachtenberg told Polygon. “This is a Predator movie, but not like you’ve ever seen.”

Even SlashFilm is buzzing about the possible Alien crossover: “The Weyland-Yutani hint isn’t just an Easter egg—it’s a breadcrumb.”

So, mark your calendars: November 7, 2025, is when Predator: Badlands drops in theaters and IMAX. Bring popcorn. And maybe a flamethrower. Just in case.