Predator: Badlands director says the prequel comic is a "perfect companion" to the film: "Dek kicking ass in his very own comic book is a dream come true" Previously, the filmmaker claimed that Badlands was "the first Predator movie to draw inspiration so heavily from the comic books." Starring Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi and Elle Fanning, the new film follows Dek, a disgraced Yautja who travels to "the most dangerous planet in the universe" to take down a formidable foe – and win back the respect of his clan. When his path crosses with that of Thia's, a legless Weyland-Yutani synth with a perky personality, they forge an unlikely alliance and set out to complete Dek's mission together. A standalone Predator installment, the film is directed by Trachtenberg (who also directed Prey) from a screenplay by Patrick Aison. Predator: Badlands hits theaters on November 7. For more, check out our list of the most exciting upcoming movies in 2025 and beyond. Mireia Mullor Contributing Writer Mireia is a UK-based culture journalist and critic. She previously worked as Deputy Movies Editor at Digital Spy, and her work as a freelance writer has appeared in WeLoveCinema and Spanish magazines Fotogramas, Esquire, and Elle. She is also a published author, having written a book about Studio Ghibli's 'Kiki's Delivery Service' in 2023. Talking about anime and musicals is the best way to grab her attention. You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name. Logout Read more Source: https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/sci-fi-movies/predator-badlands-director-dispels-popular-fan-theory-that-the-new-films-yautja-is-secretly-the-dark-horse-comics-character-broken-tusk/