Predator: Badlands - Exploring the Future of the Franchise with Director Dan Trachtenberg
The "Predator" franchise has had its ups and downs over the years, but filmmaker Dan Trachtenberg breathed new life into it with the 2022 film "Prey," which was released on Hulu. Now, Trachtenberg returns with "Predator: Badlands," a family-friendly sequel that has fans buzzing with excitement. The movie features a post-credits scene that ties up the story of Dek, a young hunter trying to prove himself to his father, Njohrr.
While some fans may have hoped for a post-credits scene that sets up a sequel, "Predator: Badlands" focuses more on the relationship between Dek and Njohrr. The film hints at a potential crossover between the "Aliens" and "Predator" franchises, with the appearance of a Weyland-Yutani android named Thia, played by Elle Fanning. Director Dan Trachtenberg has suggested that Thia's presence is the crossover itself, but discussions about a larger crossover are ongoing.
There are talks of bringing back original stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sigourney Weaver to reprise their iconic roles in future films. Schwarzenegger has discussed returning as Dutch, while Weaver has been in talks with Disney about reprising her role as Ellen Ripley. While a crossover between the two franchises seems unlikely, the possibilities are endless when it comes to the "Predator" and "Aliens" universes. "Predator: Badlands" sets the stage for potential future crossovers and exciting developments in the franchise.