Elle Fanning teams up with Predator in a treacherous mission
- Elle Fanning plays a synthetic android named Thia in the film.
- The movie follows Thia and a young outcast Predator on a dangerous journey.
- Predator: Badlands explores various challenges as they confront a mysterious monster.
On July 21, 2025, Elle Fanning stars as Thia, an android, in the newly released trailer for the film Predator: Badlands. The film is set on a remote planet in the future, where Thia, a synthetic being created by the Weyland-Yutani company from the Alien franchise, finds herself in a life-threatening situation. She teams up with a young Predator, portrayed by Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, who is outcast from his clan. Together, they must navigate through various dangers, including a mysterious monster that threatens their survival. The film's plot revolves around their quest to confront the ultimate adversary, leading to thrilling action sequences and deep character development. Directed by Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, who previously directed a recent installment of the franchise titled Prey, Predator: Badlands is produced by a team of significant names in the film industry, including John Davis, Trachtenberg, Marc Toberoff, Ben Rosenblatt, and Brent O'Connor. The anticipation has been managed effectively, resulting in the trailer's release prompting excitement about the film's premiere, scheduled to hit theaters on November 7, 2025. This film not only expands the Predator franchise but also connects to the broader Alien universe through its references and character backgrounds, showcasing the ongoing evolution of epic sci-fi storytelling.