“Predator: Badlands” is a gritty and suspenseful new chapter in the Predator franchise, transporting the iconic alien hunters to a harsh and lawless setting — the Badlands — a war-ravaged, barren territory beyond the reach of any government or civilization. Set in the near future, the story follows a group of war criminals, ex-soldiers, and mercenaries who are dropped into the Badlands under the guise of a secret mission. Unbeknownst to them, they’ve entered a hunting preserve controlled by a new breed of Predator — faster, smarter, and more savage than anything seen before. As their numbers dwindle, a hardened female soldier with a mysterious past connected to the Predators must lead the remaining survivors in a desperate fight for survival. Predator: Badlands delivers intense action, primal horror, and a haunting look into the evolving nature of the Predator species — where the hunted may not just die, but be transformed into something even worse.