The new film Predator: Badlands marks the first crossover in years between the Alien and Predator franchises. Starring Elle Fanning as Thia, an android linked to the Weyland-Yutani corporation, the new movie hints at shared continuity previously unaddressed in past films. Despite previous crossovers being more speculative and market-driven than canon-driven, 20th Century Studios is now exploring a cohesive narrative approach. This film could reignite interest in further crossovers and offers a fresh take on the established lore of both franchises, incorporating elements from the Alien universe into Predator.
The upcoming Predator: Badlands features Thia, a Weyland-Yutani android, merging the Alien franchise with Predator, confirming shared continuity for the first time.
While past crossovers lacked coherent canon, the revival of Predator: Badlands signals an attempt to unify storylines between Alien and Predator, reigniting fan interest.
20th Century Studios has hinted at potential future crossovers between Alien and Predator, aiming to capitalize on the franchises' shared legacy for new films.
The original crossovers were market-driven rather than crafted with serious continuity in mind, making their place in the overall canon more ambiguous.
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