Hes still badass, but theres something there that touches you emotionally, too, Trachtenberg trased.
Creating a character you connect with, but are also super-intimidated by, has been challenging.
That last part stands out, as thePredatorfranchise isnt historically known for the emotional depth of their main characters.
Her plight gets even more rich when European colonizers arrive, a sign of the battle to come.
And that transformed into this big idea of rooting for the Predator.
With a change in focus also comes a change in setting.
At this point, we still dont know much about the plot ofPredator: Badlands.
She faced intense challenges on this moviedramatically, physically, logistically, Trachtenberg says of his lead human.
Well, probably not.
But it will be exciting to see how these human sisters challenge our Yautja protagonist.
Predator: Badlands releases on Nov. 7, 2025.
