‘Predator: Badlands’ Continues a Controversial Decision From ‘Alien vs. Predator’

Despite excitement that the new movie, Predator: Badlands, could lead to another Alien vs. Predator film, some fans are worried about its PG-13 rating. The Predator series has almost always been rated R since the original 1987 film, with the 2004 Alien vs. Predator movie being the main exception. Many fans disliked that film being PG-13, feeling it didn’t suit the violent nature of both franchises. Now, some are wondering if Predator: Badlands is making the same mistake. Will a lower rating make the Predator seem less intense? Or are fans overreacting? Reports suggest the PG-13 rating doesn’t mean the movie will be less violent overall, but simply that the type of violence shown will be different than in previous, R-rated installments.







