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Outcast Predator and Unlikely Ally Embark on Epic Quest
28 Oct
Summary
- Predator: Badlands stars Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi as Dek, an outcast Predator
- Dek teams up with Elle Fanning's character Thia on a quest
- Critics praise the movie's "buddy comedy/road trip vibes" and "big swings"
On October 28, 2025, the upcoming sci-fi action movie Predator: Badlands is generating buzz among critics who have seen early screenings. The film stars Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi as Dek, a young Predator who has been outcast from his clan. Dek finds an unlikely ally in Elle Fanning's character, Thia, and the two embark on a quest together.
Critics have been impressed by the director's bold choices in taking the Predator franchise in a new direction. Eammon Parks Jacobs of Dexerto says he had a "blast" with the movie, describing it as having "buddy comedy/road trip vibes." Other reviewers, like Neil Vagg of Get Your Comic On, acknowledge that the film may not be as much of a horror flick as previous Predator movies, but they still enjoyed the "epic spectacle" on display.
While some fans of the franchise may have trouble with how different Predator: Badlands is, critics like Paul Klein of Film Hounds find it refreshing to see the franchise try something fresh instead of recycling an old formula. The movie is expected to be divisive, but it seems many who have seen it are intrigued by the unique approach.
