The Predator: Badlands lore section offers explanations, theories, character profiles, and location guides from the third Predator movie by Dan Trachtenberg (after Prey and Killer Of Killers). Predator: Badlands is not a direct sequel to Prey and takes place in the far future, possibly during the late 22nd century. The movie links with the Alien Universe by bringing in Weyland-Yutani assets, including androids, vehicles, and mercenaries. In these articles below, find out how the movie fits into the bigger Predator lore and what new things Badlands brings into the Predator mythology.
In the ending of Predator: Badlands, Dek Predator's Mother appears on board a big ship on Yautja Prime. In this article, we try to figure out what Dek's Mother might look like and if she has appeared elsewhere in Predator lore.
By Janno Vares November 24, 2025 Predator: Badlands Lore | Predators: Badlands Characters | Individual Predators
Director Dan Trachtenberg has said that Predator: Badlands takes place in the far future, even after all the Alien movies. In this article, we try to place Badlands in the Predator timeline and figure out what happens before and after the movie.
By Janno Vares November 22, 2025 Predator: Badlands Lore | Alien And Predator Timelines
The planet Genna from Predator: Badlands is a world populated by aggressive wildlife and creatures adapted to extreme environments. The following sections lists all notable lifeforms native to Genna, based on their appearance.
By Janno Vares November 13, 2025 Predator: Badlands Lore
Bud is a small alien creature from Predator: Badlands who becomes the unlikely companion of the young Yautja hunter, Dek. Together with the cut-in-half android Thia, the trio take on Alien monsters and the Weyland-Yutani corporation.
By Janno Vares November 10, 2025 Predator: Badlands Lore | Predator: Badlands Characters
Thia is a female synthetic created and employed by Weyland-Yutani and featured in Predator: Badlands. The film introduces Thia as a damaged (cut in half) yet determined survivor who forms an unlikely alliance with a Yautja warrior named Dek.
The Kalisk is a massive alien beast introduced in Predator: Badlands. Native to the harsh world of Genna, the creature is portrayed as a near unkillable apex predator who challenges both Yautja hunters and even the Weyland Yutani Corporation.
Njohrr is a Yautja clan leader and the father of the brothers Dek and Kwei, appearing in the latest Predator movie, Predator: Badlands. With his antler-like horns, dark cape, and white dreadlocks, he stands out as a striking new Yautja.
In Predator: Badlands, Kwei was introduced as the older and bigger brother of the outcast warrior Dek. A member of the clan led by his father Njohrr on Yautja Prime, Kwei was the favored son and destined for great honor.
The Predator franchise spans multiple centuries across its various forms of media. Determining the furthest point in the Predator timeline involves examining the chronological endpoints in each medium, as official canon and continuity often differ between formats.
The trailer for Predator: Badlands featured an impressive wall of hunting trophies, presumably located on Yautja Prime. This collection showcases the skulls of various species hunted and claimed by the clan that Dek Predator belongs to.
The Predator three-dot symbol is one of the most well-known visual elements in the Predator franchise. While commonly associated with the laser targeting system of the Predator’s Bio-mask, there is more to the symbol than meets the eye.
The Clan Leader stands as one of the highest positions within Yautja society. The recent teaser for Predator: Badlands has brought new attention to this powerful figure, portraying a live-action version that seems to align closely with established lore.
Genna, also known as the "Death Planet," is a central location in the 2025 film Predator: Badlands. The planet is a harsh and dangerous world where a young Yautja named Dek and a Weyland-Yutani synthetic named Thia find themselves.
Predator: Badlands introduces a new lead Predator: a young Yautja named Dek. Unlike previous entries, which primarily followed human protagonists being hunted, this film shifts the perspective to that of the Predator itself. Here is everything we know about Dek.
Dan Trachtenberg, the acclaimed director behind 2022's hit 'Prey,' is back in the director's chair for a brand-new installment in the Predator franchise, intriguingly titled 'Badlands.' Following the enormous success of 'Prey,' Trachtenberg is set to take audiences on another thrilling hunt in the Predator universe.
Here is the Predator timeline consisting of the events of Predator, Predator 2, Predators, Alien vs Predator, Aliens vs Predator: Requiem and The Predator. This is a simple timeline, mostly taking into account the most important events from the movie or events referenced in the Predator movies.
Yautja Prime is the mysterious Predator Homeworld which has been shown little in the movies and comic books. Here is a list of all notable references to the Yautja Prime, including it's appearance in Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem and the Predator: Homeworld comic.
The Alien comics are known for their great artwork and classic storylines showing us things never seen in the Alien movies before.
In this article, we'll be taking a look at the top 10 Alien books that are a must-read for any fan of the Alien franchise, including old classics and many new stories.
Here is a top 10 list of the best Predator comics in descending order, including some crossover comics like Batman vs. Predator and Aliens vs. Predator.
The Predator series does not contain many books. Including the Alien vs. Predator series, there are slightly over a dozen Predator books. Here is a ranking of the best ones.
Here is a list of the best Alien games ranked in descending order, including some older classics, and newer ones like Aliens: Fireteam Elite as well.
What follows is an expanded overview of the most recognized Na’vi ranks and social titles, explaining how each fits into Pandora’s native societies.
This article provides a neutral examination of both species and outlines the major factors that would influence a such a fight.
LV-223 from Prometheus is a planetoid in the Zeta Two Reticuli system connected to the broader history of the Engineer race.
In this hypothetical crossover, we try to figure out who would hold the advantage in a fight between a Yautja and a Na’vi warrior from the Avatar movies.
The USM Auriga from Alien: Resurrection stood out as the largest and most secretive vessel in the Alien universe.