Draft:Badlands (upcoming film)

Badlands is an upcoming American science fiction action film in the Predator franchise. It is the sixth film in the mainline series and eighth in the overall franchise. The film is directed by Dan Trachtenberg and co-written by Patrick Aison.

Development
In February 2024, it was revealed that a standalone film in the Predator franchise was in development titled Badlands, with Dan Trachtenberg directing and co-written by Patrick Aison. They are currently casting a female lead, and principal photography is scheduled to begin in late 2024. In June, Elle Fanning was in talks to join the film in the lead role.