The next Predator movie from the Predator director gets a release date, taking on a long-troubled MCU movie

Predator: Badlands
Now officially a release date, and it takes up space previously reserved for a troubled MCU film. preyThe last installment in the long-running Predator Franchise helmed by director Dan Trachtenberg and released in 2022, taking the story back to the 1700s as a Comanche warrior faces off against the first Yautja alien to land on Earth. It was later confirmed that Trachtenberg would direct Predator: BadlandsA film that will star Elle Fanning in the lead role and that may have a story set in the future.

Disney has now set Predator: Badlands Release date for November 7, 2025Taking the date previously reserved for Marvel’s Bladewhich is set to star Mahershala Ali. yet preys direct-to-streaming release on Hulu, the next installment will receive a wide theatrical release.

As for BladeThe film, which was first announced in 2019 and has since been directed by several directors and screenwriters, remains in development. The Term The report stresses that it’s important to Marvel head Kevin Feige that the script for the film is strong before the film moves forward, and they obviously aren’t at that stage yet. No new release date for the MCU film has been shared, and the project still has no director.

What Predator: Badlands release date means for the film

Other titles releasing in November 2025

Some official updates have been shared about the upcoming Predator movie, including its filming dates. It was reported that the movie was shot in New Zealand from June to September this year, and although this has not been confirmed, it would be in line with the announcement of the new release date. While the plot of the new movie is kept under wraps, There will undoubtedly be some substantial VFX and post-production work to be completed, and Trachtenberg and his team now have plenty of time to accomplish this.

As for what films Predator: Badlands will be competing against, there are already several notable titles lined up for November 2025. Now you see me 3 is set to hit theaters on November 14 and November 21 will see the release of Wicked part two and Edgar Wright S The Running Man Remake with Glen Powell. Predator: BadlandsHowever, will likely be rated R and will seemingly appeal to a different demographic like Now you see me 3 And Wicked part twoMeaning it has several clear runways to achieve box office success.

Our take on Predator: Badlands release date

Dan Trachtenberg brought the franchise back to life with Loot

After both Predators (2010) and The Predator (2018) proved somewhat underwhelming, it looked like the franchise had perhaps run out of steam. prey But he earned glowing reviews, and challenged the idea, proving that there is still room in the franchise for fresh ideas from creative filmmakers. with prey and with 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016), Trachtenberg has proven adept at reinventing existing franchises, and that makes him a great fit for Badlands.

The upcoming film has the potential to serve as a hard left turn once more, especially if it takes place in the future as previously reported. that is, It would also be great to see Trachtenberg make Robbery 2which was reported to be in development earlier this yearAs Naru (Amber Midthunder) proved to be an exciting new protagonist for the franchise. It remains to be seen how Predator: Badlands will compare to preyBut it certainly looks like the film is in good hands.

Source: Disney