The New Predator Film Looks Shockingly Bad, Embarrassing Preview Released: WATCH

The new "Predator" movie hits theaters November 7th.

"Predator: Badlands" looks like a wildly dumb film.

Basic info:

  • Plot: The newest entry in the 'Predator' franchise is set in the future on a remote planet, where a young Predator, outcast from his clan, finds an unlikely ally in Thia (Elle Fanning) and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary.
  • Cast: Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi
  • Director: Dan Trachtenberg
  • Release date: November 7, 2025
  • Rating: Unknown at this time

"Predator: Badlands" looks terrible.

The final trailer for "Predator: Badlands" was released Monday, and someone in charge might have wanted to keep this one in drafts.

The "Predator" films follow a very simple formula. Violent aliens hunting people, violence, action, crazy shootouts and make sure it's all a ton of fun. That's what has made the franchise such a success.

It doesn't appear that will happen with the latest installment.

Give the preview a watch below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.

I think we can stick a fork in this one before it even hits theaters. How could the formula for "Predator" get messed up so badly?

Is this supposed to be some feel-good story about…..a violent alien on a redemption arc who overcomes the odds? Am I understanding this correctly? Oh, how did I forget it looks like a robot ripped in half is serving as motivation?

This has to be a joke, right? What happened to the movies I used to love? This makes "Predators" from 2010 look like a masterpiece by comparison.

Maybe I'll be proven to be wrong when it hits theaters on November 7th, but I somehow doubt that will end up being the case. A complete and total disaster is looming. Let me know what you think at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.

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David Hookstead is a reporter for OutKick covering a variety of topics with a focus on football and culture. He also hosts of the podcast American Joyride that is accessible on Outkick where he interviews American heroes and outlines their unique stories. Before joining OutKick, Hookstead worked for the Daily Caller for seven years covering similar topics. Hookstead is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin.