Dan Trachtenberg's Next Move: The Future of the Predator Franchise
Dan Trachtenberg, the director behind the recent Predator films, is not done with the Yautja universe just yet. Despite signing a deal with Paramount, he is still actively planning his next move with the sci-fi action franchise. Trachtenberg is considering what would make the next Predator installment special and is in a multipronged thinking process to determine the direction of the story.
Trachtenberg's deal with Paramount is part of the studio's efforts to collaborate with various filmmakers post-Skydance merger. While he doesn't have any confirmed projects with Paramount yet, he is simultaneously working on pitching ideas to the studio and planning the future of the Predator franchise. Trachtenberg has expressed his commitment to developing another Predator film, building on the cliffhanger ending of Badlands and exploring new storylines.
One of the potential projects Trachtenberg could work on is the long-awaited Prey 2, with Amber Midthunder possibly reprising her role as Naru. The possibility of an Alien vs. Predator crossover is also hinted at in Badlands, with talks of Arnold Schwarzenegger's return. Trachtenberg's dedication to the Predator series assures fans that the creative momentum of the franchise will continue, even as he expands his horizons with Paramount.
Predator: Badlands will be released on Hulu on 2/12 and on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD on 2/17. Share your thoughts on the future of the Predator franchise and Trachtenberg's involvement in the comments below.