20th Century Studios and Disney are bringing “Predator: Badlands” to home video in an impressive new 4K Ultra HD edition. “Badlands” is the third film in the long-running Predator series from director Dan Trachtenberg who continues to breathe new life into the popular franchise. Building on the established lore, Trachtenberg takes some bold new swings in “Badlands” from its location to its protagonist. It results in another action-packed gem that adds layers to this fascinating sci-fi world. Check out my review of the film [HERE].

“Predator: Badlands” is available NOW on VOD. It’s 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD editions will be available to purchase on February 17th. See below for a full synopsis of the film as well as a list of the special features.

About the Film:

Year: 2025

Runtime: 107 Minutes

Director: Dan Trachtenberg

Screenwriter: Patrick Aison

Cast: Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, Elle Fanning, Reuben de Jong, Mike Homik, Rohinal Narayan, Cameron Brown, Alison Wright

Rating: R for sequences of strong sci-fi violence

Set in the future on a deadly remote planet, Predator: Badlands follows Dek, a young Predator outcast from his clan, who finds an unlikely ally in Thia and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary.

Special Features:

“Predator: Badlands” Digital, 4K UHD and Blu-ray contain the following special features:  

Bonus Features*

• Deleted & Pre-Visualization Scenes with Optional Audio Commentary:
  • Sand Trap – An early animatic version of Dek’s very different first encounter with Thia.
  • Squirt Canyon – The full version of Dek and Thia traversing the water-filled trench while trying to survive Genna…and each other.
  • Tessa vs. Abe – Tessa faces off against a superior synth in this deleted scene and storyline.
  • Razor Grass – The original previsualization of Dek, Thia, and Bud’s first hunt together…sort of.
  • The Outpost – Thia takes Dek to a small Weyland-Yutani field facility where they experience a few things that ended up being used elsewhere in the final film.
  • Super Power Loader Extended – Special additional moments during Dek’s climactic final battle with the Super Power Loader and the Kalisk.

• Featurettes:
  • Embodying the Predator – Meet the talented team of designers, performers, and effects artists responsible for bringing one of cinema’s most terrifying creatures to life on screen in ways we’ve never seen before!
  • Authentic Synthetics – Get up close and personal with synths Thia and Tessa as star Elle Fanning walks us through the process of crafting two characters who may look the same but have evolved in surprisingly unique ways.
  • Building the Badlands – With razor sharp grass, killer trees, and terrifying animals, never has a planet been more deadly than Genna. Uncover how a team of artisans built this threatening landscape, transforming real locations into the dangerous environments seen on screen.
  • Dek of the Yautja – For the first time ever, director Dan Trachtenberg has given audiences an extended peek at Predator culture. Follow the evolution as filmmakers reveal the process behind developing the Yautja’s home world, spacecraft, and family dynamics.
• Audio Commentary: Watch the film with audio commentary by Director Dan Trachtenberg, Producer Ben Rosenblatt, Director of Photography Jeff Cutter and Stunt Coordinator Jacob Tomuri.