The latest installment is now available on Disney+, continuing the successful revival of the popular sci-fi series. After being rebooted in 2022 with Prey, the Predator franchise seems poised for a new era of success. However, Disney and 20th Century Fox risk squandering this incredible comeback story.
Dan Trachtenberg is leading a new wave of Predator projects that build on the existing story while still honoring the original movies. These releases have been popular with audiences and, with Predator: Badlands returning to theaters, are now proving successful at the box office. However, the franchise faces a significant challenge as fans eagerly anticipate what comes next.
The Predator Franchise Is Bigger Than Ever (But Disney Can’t Wait Around)
The Predator franchise is unusual in that it’s successfully made a comeback, entering a new period of popularity. Many movie fans likely doubted its chances in today’s film landscape, particularly after previous installments. But thanks to director Dan Trachtenberg, the series—which is almost forty years old—is now more vibrant and successful than ever before.
The 2022 film Prey revitalized the Predator franchise by returning to its roots with a classic human-versus-alien story, capturing what fans loved about the original. Predator: Killer of Killers took a bold new approach as the first animated anthology in the series, showcasing different encounters throughout history. Both projects were critically and commercially successful, but were only available to viewers with Hulu subscriptions, which limited their reach.
After nearly ten years, the Predator series is back in movie theaters with Predator: Badlands. Similar to the two Predator films before it, Badlands has been well-received for creatively reimagining the franchise while still delivering what fans expect. The film also did well in theaters and continues to be popular now that it’s available on Disney+ and Hulu.
Given the success of the last three Predator movies, it’s surprising Disney hasn’t announced plans for another one. Director Dan Trachtenberg has expressed interest in continuing the series, but hasn’t revealed any specific details about future installments.
Disney is currently enjoying success with the Predator franchise, attracting both longtime fans and new audiences. However, this positive momentum won’t continue indefinitely. To ensure the franchise remains popular for years to come, Disney needs to consistently release successful movies. While it’s important not to rush production, waiting too long could cause audiences to lose interest.
What’s Next for the Predator Franchise?
So, where does the Predator franchise go from here? Well, one really interesting path would be to explore Dek’s mother – imagine seeing the first female Yautja on screen! After the surprisingly good Prey (or Badlands, as some know it), a sequel feels inevitable. However, Disney and director Dan Trachtenberg aren’t exactly in a hurry to jump back into the jungle, which is… interesting. They’re playing it cool, and I’m curious to see what they come up with.
Another option for the future of the series is to revisit the setup from the end of Predator: Killer of Killers. The post-credits scene showed several characters – including Naru from Prey and Mike Harrigan from Predator 2 – frozen in cryosleep on a Predator ship. Director Dan Trachtenberg has hinted that these characters might return in a future film, but there aren’t any confirmed plans yet.
A crossover between Predator and Alien is a real possibility. While Alien vs. Predator brought these iconic monsters together nearly twenty years ago, recent developments in both series hint at a potential reunion. This could be a fantastic way to revitalize both franchises as they move forward with new installments.
Fans are eager for more Predator movies, in any format. Disney needs to let audiences know something is in the works – even just a timeframe for the next film would reassure fans. With the right approach, Predator has the potential to remain a consistently popular and profitable film series throughout the 2020s.
Predator: Badlands is available to stream on Hulu and Disney+.
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