Predator: Badlands
A visceral sci-fi western that inverts the hunter mythos. Amidst the rusted hues of an alien wasteland, a rejected predator and a broken machine forge a bond of survival, proving that true strength lies not in the kill, but in the clan one chooses.
Predator: Badlands
Predator: Badlands

"First hunt. Last chance."

05 November 2025 United States of America 107 min ⭐ 7.8 (1,343)
Director: Dan Trachtenberg
Cast: Elle Fanning, Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, Ravi Narayan, Michael Homick, Stefan Grube
Action Adventure Science Fiction
The Burden of Legacy Technological vs. Biological Evolution Empathy as a Survival Skill Inversion of the Monster
Budget: $105,000,000
Box Office: $184,485,907

Predator: Badlands - Movie Quotes

Memorable Quotes

My mother.

— Dek

Context:

Spoken to Thia as they watch a massive, unique Predator ship descend from the sky after Dek has killed his father.

Meaning:

The final line of the film, revealing the source of the next threat and expanding the lore to include matriarchal Yautja dynamics. It signifies that Dek's family drama is far from over.

The alpha isn't the one who kills the most. It's the one who protects the pack.

— Thia

Context:

Thia explains the concept of wolves on Earth to Dek while they are resting in a cave.

Meaning:

This line redefines the film's central philosophy, shifting the definition of strength from predation to stewardship. It catalyzes Dek's transformation.

You are not the predator. You are the prey.

— Tessa

Context:

Tessa taunts Dek over the comms system as she hunts him with her synthetic kill squad.

Meaning:

A meta-commentary on the role reversal in the film. While meant as a threat, it ironically highlights Dek's underdog status which makes him the hero.