Tag: Predator: Badlands

  • Prepare for the Hunt: “Predator: Badlands” Premieres February 12 on Disney+

    Prepare for the Hunt: “Predator: Badlands” Premieres February 12 on Disney+

    A Bold New Hunt Begins

    Get ready for a ferocious new chapter in the legendary Predator franchise! Predator: Badlands will be streaming exclusively on Disney+ Philippines starting February 12, delivering a fresh and fearless twist to the sci-fi saga fans have followed for nearly four decades.

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    Under the direction of Dan Trachtenberg (Prey, 10 Cloverfield Lane), this latest installment expands the mythos of the terrifying Yautja hunters, while introducing a dynamic duo of new characters and a story packed with high-octane action, survival drama, and emotional grit.

    Meet the New Faces of the Franchise

    Set in a hostile future on a remote and deadly planet, Predator: Badlands follows Dek, a young Predator outcast portrayed by Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, and Thia, a sharp-witted human survivor brought to life by Elle Fanning.

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    Thrown together by fate, the two form an unlikely alliance as they trek across the brutal terrain in search of the ultimate foe. With danger lurking behind every corner and trust in short supply, their journey becomes more than a fight for survival, it becomes a test of identity, loyalty, and purpose.

    Action Meets Emotion in a Stunning Sci-Fi Spectacle

    Brimming with explosive combat scenes, sleek creature design, and rich world-building, Predator: Badlands delivers everything action fans crave, and then some. But it’s not all blood and battle. This time, the film digs deeper into the emotional core of its characters, exploring themes of exile, resilience, and the strength found in unexpected connections.

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    Expect seamless visual effects, pulse-pounding tension, and a surprising dose of heart as the narrative flips the franchise formula on its head, offering viewers a deeper glimpse into Predator culture and what it means to be the hunted and the hunter.

    Breaking Franchise Records Worldwide

    Critics and audiences can’t get enough. Predator: Badlands has already clawed its way to the top of the franchise leaderboard, grossing an impressive $184.5 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing Predator film of all time. It has officially overtaken 2004’s Alien vs. Predator, which previously held the crown with $177.4 million.

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    And the accolades don’t stop there. The film currently holds a 95% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes’ Hot Popcornmeter and an 86% Certified Fresh rating from critics, earning praise for its bold storytelling, sharp direction, and thrilling visuals.

    Watch the Entire Predator Legacy on Disney+

    Hyped for Badlands but want to catch up first? Disney+ Philippines has you covered. The entire Predator movie collection is now available to stream—perfect for newcomers and longtime fans alike.

    From the original 1987 classic to 2022’s acclaimed Prey, and now Badlands, it’s the ultimate binge for sci-fi lovers.

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    Film Synopsis

    In the distant future, on a merciless alien planet riddled with hidden dangers, a young Predator named Dek finds himself exiled from his tribe. Struggling with isolation and shame, he crosses paths with Thia, a resourceful human survivor with a haunted past.

    Forced to rely on one another, Dek and Thia embark on a high-stakes journey to track down the deadliest creature in the galaxy—a mission that will challenge everything they thought they knew about strength, honor, and survival.

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    Save the Date: February 12

    The wait is almost over. Predator: Badlands arrives February 12 on Disney+ Philippines, ready to thrill, shock, and redefine the hunt for a whole new generation.

    Strap in for the boldest Predator story yet, where monsters aren’t always what they seem, and survival is only the beginning.

  • MOVIE REVIEW: The Predator Takes Center Stage in “Predator: Badlands” and Opens Up the World in Exciting New Ways

    MOVIE REVIEW: The Predator Takes Center Stage in “Predator: Badlands” and Opens Up the World in Exciting New Ways

    Director Dan Trachtenberg proves he’s the man for the job when it comes to expanding the Predator universe, originally created by Jim and John Thomas. After doing an amazing job with the animated film Predator: Killer of Killers, he returns with the live-action feature length Predator: Badlands, the ninth installment in the franchise, which proves that he knows how to expand the universe. This time, the Predator takes center stage as the main character and exploring their world and culture.

    Predator: Badlands follows Dek, a Yautja runt sentence to execution by his own father for being “disgrace” to their own clan. After a narrow escape, Dek flees to the planet Genna, home to a powerful beast known as the Kalisk.

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    (L-R) Kwei (Mike Homik) and Dek (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi) in 20th Century Studios’ PREDATOR: BADLANDS film. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2025 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

    It is implied that the Kalisk is the only creature that has not been taken as prey by the Yautja race and has caused the death of many Yautja who tries to take its head as a trophy. But Genna itself is a dangerous place where every plant and creature is a predator on its own. The flora and fauna are all deadly and Dek must survive without his full gear in order to even have a chance at taking on the Kalisk.

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    Thia (Elle Fanning) in 20th Century Studios’ PREDATOR: BADLANDS film. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2025 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

    On his adventure, he encounters Thia, a damaged synthetic from the Weyland-Yutani Corporation (famously of the Alien franchise and mentioned in the Blade Runner universe). Missing her lower half, Thia is part of an all-synthetic research team, who are studying the biodiversity of Genna.

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    (L-R) Thia (Elle Fanning) and Dek (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi) in 20th Century Studios’ PREDATOR: BADLANDS film. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2025 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

    It’s an expedition composed completely of synthetics as humans would probably not survive the planet. Together, they face multiple dangers and form an unlikely bond.

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    Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi on the set of 20th Century Studios’ PREDATOR: BADLANDS film. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2025 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

    Its premise is relatively simple. As a sci-fi action-adventure film, Predator: Badlands already delivers with exciting fight sequences, strange and lethal opponents from animals to vegetation, and the Kalisk is a sight to behold.

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    Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi as Dek in 20th Century Studios’ PREDATOR: BADLANDS film. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2025 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

    The fight choreography feels fresh and unique, and it uses anything and everything within the arsenal of the future, both familiar and alien, to make the film feel exciting and different.

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    (L-R) Thia (Elle Fanning) and Dek (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi) in 20th Century Studios’ PREDATOR: BADLANDS film. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2025 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

    The bonus of all of this is the interesting story that builds from Dek and Thia’s dynamic. As a Yautja, Dek was raised to believe that relying on others is a weakness and that every hunt must be faced alone. Thia, on the other hand, was programmed with heightened empathy and curiousity – a quality that the Yautja dismisses and looks down upon – as her work involves studying the living organisms. Thia has a wide-eyed, enthusiastic exuberance for life, a quirk in her programming. Together, they argue but also end up relying on each other and learning from each other’s perspectives. 

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    Dek (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi) in 20th Century Studios’ PREDATOR: BADLANDS film. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2025 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

    Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi plays Dek. A stuntman, Schuster-Koloamatangi has the incredible physical presence (despite being a “runt” of the species) to convey a strong warrior and ably perform the stunts.

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    Dek (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi) in 20th Century Studios’ PREDATOR: BADLANDS film. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2025 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

    He wore a suit to help form the physicality while motion-capture CGI was used to transform his head into a Yautja, allowing him to act with the CGI registering his emotions and allowing the multiple features of the Yautja to move accordingly – from the gaping jaws to eye movements, and such. Dek speaks entirely in the Yautja language, which really hems in the alien-ness of the character and is much appreciated.

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    (L-R) Elle Fanning as Tessa and Ella Fanning as Thia in 20th Century Studios’ PREDATOR: BADLANDS film. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2025 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

    Elle Fanning plays a double role as the synths Thia and her counterpart Tessa, who seem to lead the expedition and oversee studying the wildlife of Genna. Thia and Tessa are contrasting characters, with Thia showing the bubblier side of heightened programmed sensitivity, while Tessa shows the darker, angrier side of it.

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    (L-R) Elle Fanning as Thia and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi as Dek in 20th Century Studios’ PREDATOR: BADLANDS film. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2025 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

    It’s Fanning’s exuberance that creates the texture that keeps Predator: Badlands from being such a dark affair. It keeps it spritely and helps evoke a playfulness in Dek that allows the film more dynamics in tone.

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    Dek (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi) in 20th Century Studios’ PREDATOR: BADLANDS film. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2025 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

    What could have been just a straight-up action-adventure then becomes a little tale about the power of community and found family. It’s a little bonus that Predator: Badlands has a grounded story outside of all the thrills and spills. At the same time, the film is not shy in presenting the company as an evil entity that uses “the good of humanity” as an excuse for wanton destruction and planetary exploitation. This seems to be a running theme in any film that features Weyland-Yutani Corporation from the Alien franchise, the two Blade Runner films, and now the Predator universe.

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    Dan Trachtenberg on the set of 20th Century Studios’ PREDATOR: BADLANDS film. Photo by Nicola Dove. © 2024 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

    Dan Trachtenberg has hit two home runs with his Predator films, and I hope he does more. I’d love to see more of these characters and this world.

    My Rating:

    A Big Bold Beautiful Journey



    Predator: Badlands is now showing in cinemas. Check showtimes and buy your tickets now to experience the action, adventure, and alien mayhem on the big screen!

  • NEW MOVIES THIS WEEK: Predator: Badlands, Bugonia, Die My Love, Lakambini Gregoria de Jesus, and More!

    NEW MOVIES THIS WEEK: Predator: Badlands, Bugonia, Die My Love, Lakambini Gregoria de Jesus, and More!

    It’s New Movie Wednesday, and November opens with a bold mix of action, thrills, and heartfelt stories. From intergalactic hunters in Predator: Badlands to chilling conspiracies in Bugonia, this week’s lineup brings plenty to keep your watchlist full. Jennifer Lawrence searches for her sense of self in Die My Love, while Lakambini, Gregoria de Jesus brings Philippine history to the forefront with a powerful retelling. Family dun arrives with Peppa Meets the Baby Cinema Experience, just as The Grieving and Worldbreaker: The Demonic Invasion turn up the intensity with supernatural scares and apocalyptic stakes. Ready to plan your movie time?

    Here’s your guide to everything hitting the big screen this week:

    New Movies November 5, 2025 Predator Badlands, Bugonia, Die My Love, Lakambini, Peppa Pig Meets The Family

    Predator: Badlands

    2025 • PG • 1h 47m
    Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Thriller
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    Imagine a young Predator, exiled and teaming up with a quirky android for the hunt of a lifetime. This latest entry in the iconic franchise ramps up the stakes with interstellar chases and fierce battles. Genres like action, adventure, science fiction, and thriller collide here, starring Elle Fanning, Dimitrius Schuster Koloamatangi, and Rohinal Nayaran. If you’re into high-octane stories that blend grit with otherworldly vibes, this one’s calling your name. Why not catch it on the big screen and feel the adrenaline surge?

    Bugonia

    2025 • R-16 • 1h 58m
    Crime, Science Fiction, Thriller
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    What if two everyday guys snag a powerful CEO, dead set on proving she’s an alien overlord plotting Earth’s doom? This twisty tale mixes crime, science fiction, and thriller elements for a ride full of paranoia and surprises. Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, and Aidan Delbis lead the charge, delivering performances that keep you guessing. It’s smart, snappy, and just the right amount of bonkers, perfect for fans who love a good mind-bender. Ready to question everything?

    Die My Love

    2025 • R-16 • 1h 59m
    Comedy, Drama, Thriller
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    Picture a young couple fleeing the city bustle for a quiet country life, only for the wife’s world to flip in unexpected ways. This comedy-drama-thriller follows Grace’s journey of self-discovery amid isolation and a new baby, turning vulnerability into vibrant strength. Jennifer Lawrence shines alongside Robert Pattinson and LaKieth Stanfield, making every scene pop with emotion. It’s a fresh take on relationships and reinvention, ideal for those cozy date nights or solo reflections. Who’s up for some soul-stirring cinema?

    Lakambini, Gregoria de Jesus

    2025 • PG • 1h 33m
    Biography, Drama, History
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    In the heart of Philippine history, Gregoria de Jesus emerges as a revolutionary force, loved by icons like Andres Bonifacio and Julio Nakpil, fighting for justice in turbulent times. This biography-drama-history piece reclaims her story with passion and pride, starring Lovi Poe, Elora Espano, and Gina Pareño. For locals seeking a powerful nod to our roots, it’s a must-watch that blends inspiration with drama. Head to your nearest cinema and celebrate this hidden gem of our heritage, it’s more than a film; it’s a reminder of resilience.

    Peppa Meets the Baby Cinema Experience

    2025 • G • 1h 5m
    Animation, Family
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    Join Peppa Pig and her crew as they prep for the arrival of a new sibling, turning everyday adventures into big-screen magic. This animated family delight, voiced by John Sparkes, Morwenna Banks, and Richard Ridings, is all about giggles, lessons, and heartwarming moments. Little ones will adore the colorful antics, while parents appreciate the sweet simplicity. Planning a family outing? This one’s a cheerful pick that’ll have everyone smiling from start to finish.

    The Grieving

    2025 • R-13 • 1h 35m
    Horror, Thriller
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    When Mia tries to say goodbye to her father, buried secrets and dark forces surface, transforming sorrow into spine-tingling suspense. This horror-thriller digs into grief’s shadows with Penelope Sangiorgi, Matteo Pasquini, and Francesca Vettori in gripping roles. If you’re in the mood for eerie atmospheres and unexpected twists, it hits just right, especially on a rainy evening. Dare to face the unknown?

    Worldbreaker: The Demonic Invasion

    2025 • R-13 • 1h 34m
    Action, Science Fiction
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    Five years after a dimensional rift unleashes monstrous invaders, a dad shields his daughter on a remote island, training her for the chaos ahead. Action and science fiction fuel this high-stakes saga, with Luke Evans, Milla Jovovich, and Billie Boullet battling for humanity’s fate. It’s intense, visually stunning, and packed with edge-of-reality drama. 

    FAN FAVORITES STILL SHOWING

    Missed last week’s releases? No worries, these crowd-pleasers are still packing theaters with action, laughs, and heart. Here’s what’s holding strong: 

    No Other Choice

    2025 • R-13 • 2h 19m
    Comedy, Crime, Thriller
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    Dreamboi

    2025 • R-18 • 1h 23m
    Drama
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    Regretting You

    2025 • PG • 1h 55m
    Drama, Romance
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    Quezon

    2025 • PG • 2h 15m
    DRAMA, HISTORY
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    TRON: Ares

    2025 • PG • 1h 58m
    ACTION, ADVENTURE, SCIENCE FICTION
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    Detective Conan: One-Eyed Flashback

    2025 • PG • 1h 49m
    Action, Animation, Crime, Mystery
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    There you have it, seven fresh films ready to light up your week. From intergalactic hunts to local legends, these releases pack variety and excitement. Which one are you rushing to see first? Keep ClickTheCity Movies bookmarked for the latest showtimes because your next movie is a click away. Tag your crew, grab some extra-buttered popcorn, and catch these must-see movies. Your midweek just got a major upgrade! Stay tuned for more updates, and happy watching!