With Badlands hitting theaters November 7, Screen Rant’s early review breaks down what Dan Trachtenberg’s latest brings to the legendary Predator saga. This time, the monsters aren’t in the jungle — they’re on the beautifully deadly planet Gena.
Badlands follows Deck, a young warrior out to prove his strength, and Thea, a synthetic android played by Elle Fanning, as they face corporate greed, alien nature, and the legacy of the hunt itself. The action is relentless, the visuals stunning, and the performances emotionally charged — but the film’s PG-13 tone and surface-level symbolism may leave hardcore fans wanting more.
Still, Badlands proves there’s room for evolution in this franchise, even if it softens the edges. Here’s how Trachtenberg’s vision reshapes the Predator mythos and what its more human story could mean for the future.
0:00 Predator: Badlands – Early Review 0:25 Story & Setting Breakdown 1:00 Elle Fanning’s Dual Role 1:35 Action & Visuals 2:00 Themes & Missed Opportunities 2:30 Final Verdict
