Director Dan Trachtenberg even told IGN, "No one will have to worry about doing any homework." However, for those who want to get into the Predator mood for Predator: Badlands, and maybe appreciate the films' deeper thematic connections to the series,

Badlands is now in theaters, and the movie lays the groundwork for a sequel by teasing a surprising first for the Predator

Predator: Badlands is the kind of sci-fi action film that punches first and explains later, and that’s part of its charm. It’s feral, fresh, and surprisingly heartfelt, giving the Predator franchise something it hasn’t had in years: new blood that feels earned. By the time the credits tease what’s next, you’ll be ready to hunt again.

Predator: Badlands gives us our most in depth look at the Yautja yet, including a surprising commonality with the Star Trek franchise.

Prey director Dan Trachtenberg once again revitalizes the 38-year-old franchise with inspiration from Terminator 2.

If you don’t know it already Google “original Predator design” and take a gander at the results. You’re looking for the thing that looks like a cross between a giant cockroach and a cheap lawn decoration you’d buy at Spirit Halloween.

Dan Trachtenberg finds fresh excitement in the popular ’80s franchise, pairing Elle Fanning's 'Alien'-style synth with a runt Predator.

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Predator: Badlands is a colossal disappointment for cinegoers and especially for the die-hard fans of the iconic franchise

Director Dan Trachtenberg takes his third crack at Yautja lore with Predator: Badlands, and this time the protagonist is the galaxy’s most notorious trophy hunter himself. It’s a pretty wild shift in perspective for the franchise, but one that I think Trachtenberg pulls off.