Set in a futuristic, remote world, the film follows a young Predator, outcast from his clan, who teams up with Thia, played by Fanning, to embark on a perilous journey in search of the ultimate adversary. Directed by Dan Trachtenberg—the mind behind the Predator prequel Prey and the animated Predator: Killer of Killers—the PG-13 film continues the franchise’s legacy while exploring new storylines and futuristic settings.
When it comes to home release, major studios generally wait anywhere from a month to six weeks after a theatrical debut before offering films on digital platforms via premium video on demand (PVOD). However, Predator: Badlands was released by 20th Century Studios, a Disney subsidiary. Disney typically adheres to a 60-day theatrical window for digital streaming releases, though there are occasional exceptions, like Tron: Ares, which arrived on PVOD 53 days post-theatrical release. Following this standard schedule, fans can expect to stream or rent Predator: Badlands on January 6, 2026.
PVOD pricing usually ranges from $19.99 to $29.99 to purchase, or $14.99 to $24.99 to rent for a 48-hour period, and the film should be available on platforms such as Apple TV, Fandango at Home, Prime Video, and YouTube Movies & TV.
Box Office Performance
Currently playing in 2,080 North American theaters, Predator: Badlands earned $1.8 million for the weekend of December 5–7, bringing its domestic total to $88.2 million. Combined with international receipts of $91.8 million, the film has grossed approximately $180 million worldwide so far, on a production budget of $105 million, excluding marketing costs.
A Growing Legacy
Predator: Badlands marks the seventh installment in the Predator franchise, which began with Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Predator in 1987 and continued with Predator 2 in 1990. The series was rebooted with Predators (2010) and The Predator (2018) before Trachtenberg revitalized it with Prey in 2022. He continued to expand the universe with Predator: Killer of Killers in May 2025, leading up to this latest release.
Interestingly, while the film includes elements reminiscent of the Alien universe, particularly synthetic beings tied to the Weyland-Yutani Corporation, it does not feature the iconic Xenomorphs. The franchise also includes two official crossovers with Alien: Alien vs. Predator (2004) and Alien vs. Predator: Requiem (2007).
For fans who missed it in theaters—or want to experience the hunt from the comfort of home—Predator: Badlands remains in theaters and will likely be available to stream in early January.