According to the official synopsis, Predator: Badlands “is set in the future on a remote planet, where a young Predator (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi), outcast from his clan, finds an unlikely ally in Thia (Fanning) and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary.”
The film has earned $90.9 million in North American theaters and $93.3 million internationally, with a total of $184.2 million globally. It was produced on a budget of $105 million before accounting for prints and marketing expenses, according to Variety.
Digital Premiere Details
Predator: Badlands will become available on premium video-on-demand (PVOD) beginning from Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Fans can buy the movie on Apple TV, Fandango at Home, Prime Video, and YouTube Movies & TV for $29.99. Rentals, generally $5 cheaper than purchases, will likely be available for $24.99 for 48 hours.
A New Take on the Predator Universe
Unlike earlier installments, Predator: Badlands concentrates completely on Yautja characters. Dek, the young Predator, faces a dangerous scenario filled with threats that includes the formidable Kalisk. Trachtenberg described the creative strategy: “The idea was to see what would happen if we put [a Yautja character] through the same challenge that Dutch went through in the original. We really wanted to invert the premise and see what he would be capable of if he was stripped away from all of his advantages.”
Rated PG‑13, the movie provides a fresh perspective on the franchise by emphasizing the alien hunters themselves rather than human protagonists.
FAQs:
Q1. When is Predator: Badlands coming to digital streaming?
It will be available on PVOD beginning from January 6, 2026.
Q2. Who stars in the film?
Elle Fanning plays Thia, and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi features the young Predator, Dek.