Predator Badlands Digital Release Set for January 6, 2026

Predator Badlands, the latest entry in the long-running sci-fi action franchise, will arrive on digital platforms on January 6, 2026, less than two months after its theatrical debut. Directed by Dan Trachtenberg, the film stars Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi and follows an outcast young Predator who forms an alliance with a damaged android on a hostile remote planet.

The movie opened in theaters on November 7, 2025, across premium formats including IMAX, Dolby Cinema and XD. Set in the future, it centers on Dek, a fledgling Yautja warrior played by Schuster-Koloamatangi, who travels to the treacherous world known as Genna to prove his worth by battling dangerous creatures. There, he encounters Thia, an injured synthetic from the Weyland-Yutani Corporation portrayed by Fanning. The pair embark on a perilous journey against an ultimate adversary, marking a narrative shift that positions the Predator as a sympathetic protagonist.

Produced by 20th Century Studios, Predator Badlands was written by Patrick Aison from a story co-developed with Trachtenberg. The production team included producers John Davis, Trachtenberg, Marc Toberoff, Ben Rosenblatt and Brent...