'Predator: Badlands' traded horror for a science fantasy 'Sword and Sorcery' vibe, and we think it was the right call

Space.com · 2026-02-12
 'Predator: Badlands' traded horror for a science fantasy 'Sword and Sorcery' vibe, and we think it was the right call

Dan Trachtenberg's third Predator movie is the most substantial evolution of the sci-fi franchise to date and boldly embraces other genres' strengths.