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Predator: Badlands Teases First-Ever Female Yautja Debut
17 Nov
Summary
- Predator: Badlands ends with a twist, hinting at the arrival of Dek's mother, a potential female Yautja
- Director Dan Trachtenberg considered introducing the first live-action female Predator, but decided against it
- Predator: Badlands is the first Predator movie to feature an alien protagonist and showcase the Yautja homeworld
According to the article, the upcoming Predator film, Predator: Badlands, is set to introduce a surprising new twist. In the wake of the protagonist, Dek, killing his father, the movie ends by hinting at the arrival of Dek's mother, a potential female Yautja. This revelation suggests that future Predator sequels may feature the first-ever live-action female Predator, which would be a groundbreaking development for the franchise.
Director Dan Trachtenberg confirms that he did have conversations with legendary creature designer Alec Gillis about creating a female Predator. However, Trachtenberg ultimately decided that it was something too significant to include in a movie that was already pushing the boundaries of the Predator universe. Predator: Badlands is the first Predator story to feature an alien protagonist, as well as the first time audiences will be brought to the Yautja homeworld in live-action.
