We have now some new particulars and rumours about the Predator franchise this week. CinemaCon simply wrapped up, and one of many nearer panels was for Predator: Badlands, the upcoming theatrical movie slated to be launched in November. There’s additionally a juicy rumor from respected insider Jeff Sneider about that second Predator movie, so let’s get into it.

First, Badlands. These in attendance at CinemaCon bought to see a primary look teaser for the upcoming sequel. As soon as once more directed by Dan Trachtenberg, who directed Prey (thus making him the primary individual to direct a number of Predator movies), Badlands is ready within the near-future, and it does appear to be the Predator himself will very a lot be a lead and a hero character, which is an enormous change of tempo. Exiled by his tribe for being one thing of a failure, it appears, a teenage Predator finds himself teaming up with Elle Fanning’s character, who could also be a synth, with a view to hunt a prize worthy of coming dwelling. That does sound a bit spinoff of Prey, but it surely’s attention-grabbing to see this story from the attitude of the franchise antagonist and having him workforce up with a humanoid is definitely totally different for the franchise. The trailer additionally opens up with a Xenomorph cranium, so Badlands may very effectively be organising an Alien vs Predator state of affairs, both on this film or a future crossover occasion. However for this film, the Predator and Elle Fanning’s character are looking a large alien beast on an alien planet, per the trailer footage.

The second movie has some info courtesy of Jeff Sneider, who’s a good insider who typically breaks tales early. This hearsay did run in October 2024, however having a second supply run it nearly confirms it’s accuracy, plus he has a title. In keeping with him, the untitled movie (additionally directed by Trachtenberg) is a Hulu animated anthology and is known as Predator: Killer of Killers. In it, varied Predators conflict with warriors from the previous, and if the rumours are true, certainly one of them can be a samurai, whereas one other can be a pirate. The third story stays a thriller, as does the kind of animation used within the anthology (I’d assume three animation homes/kinds, contemplating the anthology nature).

That’s the most recent replace on the Predator franchise, which one of many two are you most excited for? Tell us!