The monster is back for more: the teaser trailer for the upcoming sci-fi action sequel, *Predator: Badlands*, has just hit the internet, and fans are buzzing with excitement.

In the sneak peek visual below, we meet star Elle Fanning’s character, who appears to be a resident of a dangerous future remote planet. But it also seems as though the Predator she will come into contact with is, simply put, not like the others, and may even be the protagonist this time around. “The director of *Prey* welcomes you to a world of pain,” the teaser promises, setting the stage for an intense cinematic experience.

Apart from this new-look Predator, there are clear nods to the Alien universe, sparking speculation that *Badlands* may set up a new *Aliens vs Predator* movie. We see Fanning’s eyes do the Weyland Yutani reboot thing akin to Andy's in *Alien: Romulus*, suggesting she may be a synthetic. Additionally, there's a snapshot of the Weyland Yutani logo (the evil megacorp at the heart of the Alien franchise) on a damaged vehicle.

That's the Weyland Yutani logo on Elle Fanning's eyes. Is she a synth? *Predator: Badlands* was revealed to be in development back in February 2024, and the release date for the film was confirmed later that year in October. The trailer debuted exclusively at CinemaCon earlier this month, but this is the first time fans have been able to catch a glimpse of what’s in store.

During CinemaCon, 20th Century Studios also released an official synopsis for the film, which reads: “In the future on a remote planet, a young Predator, outcast from his clan, finds an unlikely ally in Thia and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary.”

"Something unprecedented happens in this movie," Fanning told the assembled crowd of reporters and theater industry folks at CinemaCon. "My character is not the one being chased. My character actually teams up with the Predator. And you get to see him in a completely new light. And... I'll stop there!"

Dan Trachtenberg, who is best known for directing *10 Cloverfield Lane* and the Predator prequel *Prey*, directed the film from a script he co-wrote with Patrick Aison. *Predator: Badlands* is set to premiere in theaters on November 7, 2025, promising a thrilling new chapter in the iconic franchise.