When ‘Predator: Badlands’ Is Streaming on Hulu and Disney+

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Just a few weeks after its release, Predator: Badlands is already making waves for the Predator series and everyone involved. Because the movie is full of hidden details and references, fans are eager to know when it will be available to stream so they can analyze every moment. Director Dan Trachtenberg successfully rebooted the franchise with 2022’s Prey, which was a hit on Hulu and earned strong reviews, establishing him as the key creative force behind future Predator projects. Following this year’s animated film, Predator: Killer of Killers, Trachtenberg delivered Badlands, the first Predator movie shown in theaters since 2018’s The Predator.

Since its release on November 7th, Badlands has earned $159.5 million globally. Its success is likely due to being the first film in the series rated PG-13 since Alien vs. Predator in 2004, and because it was shown in high-quality formats like IMAX. The movie has been well-received by both audiences and critics, currently holding an 86% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes – making it one of the best-reviewed films in the series, surpassed only by Killer of Killers and Badlands itself.

What to Know About the Digital Release of ‘Predator: Badlands’


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I’m really excited for Predator: Badlands! While we don’t have a date for when we can buy or rent it yet, since 20th Century Studios made it, it’s likely it’ll be available on both Hulu and Disney+ at the same time. Based on how they’ve released other movies, I’m guessing we’ll be able to stream it around 90 to 100 days after it hits theaters, which puts the release week around February 2nd, 2026.

If Badlands follows the same release pattern as Alien: Romulus, it will likely be available to buy digitally on January 7, 2026, and on Blu-ray/DVD the following week after streaming on Hulu and Disney+. Considering the film just came out in theaters, 20th Century Studios has options – they could release it on home video quickly for the holidays, or extend its time in cinemas before doing so.

What Else Can ‘Predator’ Fans Expect in the Future?


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Shane Black’s work on the Predator films has been crucial in bringing new life to the series, which had struggled for decades. Previous installments like the Alien vs. Predator movies, 2010’s Predators, and 2018’s The Predator just didn’t resonate with longtime fans or attract new audiences.

With the release of Badlands, director Trachtenberg has finished his planned trilogy of stories set in this universe (Prey, Killer of Killers, and Badlands). What comes next for the Predator franchise remains undecided. Trachtenberg shared with The Direct that no official decisions about the future of the series have been made yet.

I’m really hoping this movie is a success, and I think it has a good chance. If it does well, I’d definitely be excited to make sequels – I have lots of ideas already!

Since the original Predator film in 1987, the story has expanded beyond movies. Novels, comics, toys, and video games kept the Predator universe alive throughout the ’80s and ’90s. Now, with Marvel Comics publishing Predator titles – including crossovers like Predator vs. Wolverine and Predator vs. Spider-Man, as well as Predator Kills the Marvel Universe – the legacy of the Yautja will continue while fans await the next film.

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2025-11-25 03:33