20th Century Studios isn’t quite finished with the Predator franchise.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Dan Trachtenberg, who earned an Emmy nomination for the Predator prequel Prey (2022), is set to direct Badlands, a new standalone installment in the long-running sci-fi action franchise.
The new Predator feature is not a sequel to Prey, which was set in 1719 and centered on a young Comanche woman forced to fight for survival against a young Predator. Plot details are being kept secret but this one is said to be set sometime in the future and will feature a female lead.
As with Prey, Trachtenberg wrote the story with Patrick Aison, with the latter penning the screenplay. A July start of production is being planned.
Additionally, Trachtenberg is reportedly overseeing multiple Predator projects. That’s right, the Predator Cinematic Universe is upon us! Now can we get Arnold Schwarzenegger back for one of these?
There’s no mention if Badlands will be another Hulu exclusive or receive a theatrical release. However, based on the success of Prey, I’m guessing 20th Century will want to bring this franchise back to the big screen.
We’ll keep you posted as more information becomes available.
Are you excited for another Predator film (or perhaps films)?
