"Set in a distant future of both the Alien and Predator timelines, the new film Predator: Badlands doesn't require a huge barrier to entry for casual fans of either franchise. Yes, this is the seventh Predator movie overall, or ninth if you count the two Alien vs. Predator movies. And, because Elle Fanning's Thia is a Weyland-Yutani synthetic from the franchise, you could squint and count this as the eighth Alien movie, or tenth if you count the aforementioned crossovers."
"While you don't need to watch anything ahead of time to enjoy Badlands, it may be helpful to watch both of Trachtenberg's Predator movies: and the anthology film Predator: Killer of Killers, which hit Hulu earlier this year. And the reason isn't because of a ton of shared canon, but because the vibe that Trachtenberg introduced with Prey and Killer of Killers is very much in this movie."
Predator: Badlands is set in a distant future of both the Alien and Predator timelines and features Elle Fanning's Thia as a Weyland-Yutani synthetic, allowing cross-franchise connections. The film represents the seventh core Predator entry (or ninth with the Alien vs. Predator films) and can also be counted within the Alien chronology depending on crossover inclusion. Prior franchise knowledge is not required to enjoy Badlands, though familiarity with Dan Trachtenberg’s Prey and the animated Predator: Killer of Killers can enhance appreciation. Trachtenberg’s approach emphasizes a tonal vibe of unexpected team-ups and alliances rather than dense lore or strict continuity.
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