20th Century Studios and director Dan Trachtenberg are set to expand the Predator universe with a new standalone film titled Badlands, and it appears they are aiming for a major star to lead the project. Sources indicate that Elle Fanning is currently in negotiations to take on the starring role, with Trachtenberg directing and co-writing the script alongside Patrick Aison.
While 20th Century Studios has yet to comment on these developments, the plot of Badlands remains a closely guarded secret, aside from the involvement of the iconic extraterrestrial hunter.
The release strategy for Badlands is still unclear. The previous Predator film, which streamed exclusively on Hulu, shattered viewership records for the platform. However, considering 20th Century’s recent return to theatrical releases with movies like Boogeyman and the upcoming Alien: Romulus, a cinema debut for Badlands is a possibility.
As more details emerge, we’ll keep you updated on this exciting new chapter in the Predator saga.
