The early reactions are now coming in for Dan Trachtenberg’s Predator: Badlands. The world premiere happened in the UK so, as is traditional, social media reactions are seeping out.
The general mood? Actually, largely positive with some interesting comments about it pushing a few things within the franchise, not just playing safe.
You are Outposters, superior online movie beings, so you can make up your own minds without us leading the witness.
To the summary pages!
“Initial Predator Badlands thoughts – absolutely a Dark Horse adaptation. Fans of the wider EU will get a lot of enjoyment out of it. Leaned heavily into the adventure/fantasy angle & really showed the genre-bending/flexibility of the Predator. Loved Dek & Thia’s dynamic, absolutely adore Elle Fanning and Dimitrius was fantastic and Dek genuinely looked great throughout. Don’t think P1/P2 purists will be on-board with this though”
Aaron Percival, AVPGalaxy
“Predator: Badlands is friggin’ awesome. Inventive action, organic comedy, and a story I was fully invested in. Dan Trachtenberg continues to push all the right buttons with this franchise. Impressive.”
Amon Warmann, Empire
“Trachtenberg takes major swings in this movie, with it sometimes leaning too much into its family-friendly nature, but overall, he arrives with a movie that not only expands on the Yautja mythology but also delivers outstanding fight choreography and excellent performances. ”
Christopher Rates It, Nexus Point News
“Predator Badlands is a cosmic buddy road movie and it’s all killer no filler. Dan Trachtenberg smartly maneuvers the franchise to a grander scale than just another survival horror. It might not be as traditionally gory, but I had a blast with it.”
Eamon Parks Jacobs, Dexerto
“PREDATOR: BADLANDS: an action-packed ride that keeps you on your toes. It’s a “found family” action-adventure wrapped in that classic franchise brutality. Trachtenberg confidently continues to make the Predator world captivating as Fanning charms (and scares!) ”
Chris Gallardo, PopTernative
“Dan Trachtenberg’s #PredatorBadlands is an epic spectacle that takes us on a deep dive into Yautja mythology. More sci-fi epic than a traditional Predator film, it takes some big swings that don’t always land. Despite its bold approach, legacy fans may be left disappointed.”
Phil Roberts, The Future of the Force
Predator: Badlands opens in cinemas on November 7th.
