Predator: Badlands
November 5, 2025· 1h 47m
Directed by
Cast
Cinemagraphs Score7.4
Cast out from his clan, a young Predator finds an unlikely ally in a damaged android and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary.
Audience Sentiment
Overall7.4
1 — Hated it5 — Neutral10 — Masterpiece
Critics
|8+ Great
6-8 Good
<6 Poor
9 reviews·Last updated 13d ago
Peak Moment
Final battle with Tessa
9.1at 1h 40m
Lowest Moment
Learning about wolves and alphas
6.2at 44m
Biggest Swing
The film recovers strongly from its thematic low point during the wolf metaphor section to deliver an exceptional final act that showcases spectacular action and emotional payoffs
Badlands maintains strong audience sentiment throughout most of its runtime, with particular praise for character development, creature design, and Elle Fanning's performance. The film peaks during its action-heavy final act while experiencing its lowest reception during some of the heavier thematic messaging in the middle section.
9 reviews analyzed|Sources: Tmdb
Crew
CinematographyJeff Cutter
EditorDavid Trachtenberg, Stefan Grube
WriterDan Trachtenberg, Patrick Aison
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Meeting Dek and his family
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Kwei's sacrifice
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Enter Bud
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Learning about wolves and alphas⬇ Lowest moment
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Thia's betrayal revealed
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Dek's realization about family
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Final battle with Tessa⬆ Peak moment
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Dek returns home
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