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Enthusiasts of the long-standing Predator<\/em> franchise were thrilled to learn that Dan Trachtenberg, the director of 2022’s Prey<\/em>, which injected new life into the series, would be helming not one, but two upcoming films<\/a>. These include the live-action adventure thriller Predator: Badlands<\/em><\/a>, as well as an previously unknown animated feature film<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Although the Disney presentation at CinemaCon today did not provide any updates on the animated film, more information has been revealed about Predator: Badlands<\/em>. In addition to featuring creatures that are larger, more grotesque, and equipped with advanced technology than any previously seen in the franchise, Badlands<\/em> poses an intriguing question: what if the Predator, a ruthless intergalactic hunter, were actually the hero<\/em>?<\/p>\n

\u201cAn unprecedented event occurs in this film,\u201d stated Elle Fanning, star of Badlands<\/em>, to the CinemaCon audience. \u201cMy character forms an alliance with the Predator, and you see him in a new light.\u201d<\/p>\n

The first footage presented was as follows:<\/p>\n

A lair filled with skulls, with Elle Fanning’s voiceover saying, \u201cI didn\u2019t think you survived.\u201d The scene takes place on an alien planet, with vast, barren landscapes and a spaceship entering the frame.<\/p>\n

The trailer declared, \u201cThe deadliest hunter returns to the big screen.\u201d The Predator is shown walking on a mountain, while Fanning’s character exhibits white eyes that seem to roll back into her head. Every aspect of the planet, including the flora and fauna, appears alien.<\/p>\n

The trailer referred to this planet as \u201ca planet of hurt,\u201d and depicted the Predator being hunted. The creatures on this planet are larger and more terrifying than the Predators, prompting Fanning’s character to say, \u201cYou\u2019re hunting something that can\u2019t be killed.\u201d<\/p>\n

The main Predator character is shown standing mid-frame, with his hair pulled back into a ponytail-like style, and exhibiting the classic snarl with all four fangs. The object of his snarl is then revealed: a massive, colossal beast that begins to jump into the frame.<\/p>\n

Predator: Badlands<\/em> is scheduled to hit theaters on November 7.<\/p>\n

Additional reporting by Germain Lussier.<\/em><\/p>\n

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For more io9 news, check out the expected release dates for upcoming Marvel<\/a>, Star Wars<\/a>, and Star Trek<\/a> releases. Also, learn about the future of the DC Universe on film and TV<\/a>, and everything you need to know about the upcoming Doctor Who<\/a> releases.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote><\/div>\n\n
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