Predator: Badlands Reveals Alien Connection, Making Romulus Sequel Epic!

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The sequel to the 2024 film “Alien: Romulus” was already intriguing, but the announcement of “Predator: Badlands” has made the next “Alien” movie a must-watch. While each Predator film has its highlights, director Dan Trachtenberg’s 2022 prequel “Prey” stands out as an unmissable addition to the series since the 1987 original. With this exciting news, it’s no wonder that there are not one but two Predator movies coming in 2025 from Trachtenberg. The first, titled “Predator: Killer of Killers“, is an upcoming anthology film where Predators face off against human warriors from different historical periods.

As a fervent fan, I’m thrilled about the prospect of Predator: Killer of Killers expanding on the core concept of Prey. Yet, the first teaser for Predator: Badlands, directed by Trachtenberg, hints that his second 2025 Predator project could surpass expectations. Previously, we knew only that Predator: Badlands is set in the future and stars Elle Fanning. However, the initial teaser trailer for the movie unveiled a mind-blowing twist that might redefine the franchise. Just as the Alien series’ timeline is about to be reshaped by Alien: Earth, Predator: Badlands has revealed an astonishing link to the competing sci-fi horror franchise.

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In the first sneak peek for Predator: Badlands, I, as Thia, am seen trapped by tree limbs. My eyes shut down, revealing my character in Predator: Badlands is a Weyland-Yutani synthetic. This discovery not only confirms that these two series share the same universe, but also hints at their timelines coming closer than ever to merging. The upcoming Alien: Romulus, slated for 2024, bridges the gap between Alien and Aliens, while Alien: Earth will kick off a year prior to the events of the 2012 prequel, Prometheus.

Compared to previous Predator films, “Predator: Badlands” is set in an undisclosed future timeframe. Given that Weyland-Yutani synthetics are present at this point in the shared timeline, it’s plausible to assume that “Predator: Badlands” might occur concurrently with the sequel of “Alien: Romulus”. Unlike the earlier Predator movies, “Predator: Badlands” focuses on the story of a Predator instead of its human prey. This shift in focus makes it less probable that we’ll see Xeonomorphs in this film, as their presence could detract from the unique central concept.

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Essentially, “Predator: Badlands” offers an opportunity to rectify the poor reception of the 2004 films, “Alien Vs Predator” and its follow-up, “Aliens Vs Predator: Requiem.” Though the plot of “Prometheus” disavowed these movies entirely, “Predator: Badlands” could serve as a precursor to the sequel of “Alien: Covenant,” much like how “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” paved the way for the “Godzilla vs. Kong”-like sequel.

The epic clash between giants in the realm of sci-fi horror cinema remains captivating, yet Alien vs Predator marked a weak period for both series. In contrast, Prey garnered critical acclaim, Alien: Resurrection was a box office smash, and the upcoming releases of Predator: Badlands and Predator: Killer of Killers are creating immense anticipation by experimenting with fresh ideas for the franchises. Consequently, the sequel to Alien: Resurrection, titled Alien: Romulus, is now more enticing than ever since it ties the Alien series closer to the Predator universe through the release of Predator: Badlands.

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2025-04-27 22:58