‘Predator: Badlands’ Is Set Way After the Rest of the Movies, so You Don’t Have to Do Homework

The upcoming film "Predator: Badlands" is set in a timeline that is significantly later than the rest of the "Predator" and "Alien" movies, according to director Dan Trachtenberg. This means that viewers do not need to have watched the previous films in the franchise, such as "Alien: Earth" and "Alien: Romulus," to understand the plot of "Predator: Badlands." Trachtenberg has emphasized that the new film will connect to the larger "Alien" universe, but it will do so in a way that is accessible to newcomers to the franchise. This approach is designed to make the film more approachable for a wider audience, rather than requiring viewers to have extensive knowledge of the complex and intertwined "Predator" and "Alien" storylines. The director's decision to set "Predator: Badlands" in a later timeline suggests that the film will offer a fresh perspective on the franchise, while still maintaining connections to the broader narrative. This strategy could help to attract new fans to the "Predator" and "Alien" franchises, while also satisfying long-time enthusiasts.