Predator: Badlands Coming Soon to Blu-Ray!

Calling all fans of the Predator science-fiction movie franchise! Did you know that the 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD versions of Predator: Badlands will be released on February 17?

Bring home a bold new chapter in the Predator saga! This latest iteration proves to be the most exciting and heart pounding yet.

The film dives deep into Yautja lore by introducing new characters Dek (newcomer Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi) and Thia (Elle Fanning), following them on an underdog hero’s journey shaped by an unlikely alliance. The film blends themes of survival and self-discovery with intense action sequences, amazing visual effects, and moments of humor.

Set in the future on a deadly remote planet, “Predator: Badlands” follows Dek, a young Predator outcast from his clan, who finds an unlikely ally in Thia and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary.

I’m an admirer of Elle Fanning’s work and used to seeing her in dramas (A Complete Unknown) and dark comedies (“The Great”). Watching her perform stunts in this action-packed film was so cool!

There are so many incredible features on both the Digital and Blu-ray versions. Also, for the ultimate Predator fan, there is a limited edition 4K SteelBook with impressive graphics from the movie!I enjoyed watching the behind-the-scenes featurettes and learning about the technical aspects of filming this huge production!

Bonus Features*

• Deleted & Pre-Visualization Scenes with Optional Audio Commentary:
  • Sand Trap – An early animatic version of Dek’s very different first encounter with Thia.
  • Squirt Canyon – The full version of Dek and Thia traversing the water-filled trench while trying to survive Genna…and each other.
  • Tessa vs. Abe – Tessa faces off against a superior synth in this deleted scene and storyline.
  • Razor Grass – The original previsualization of Dek, Thia, and Bud’s first hunt together…sort of.
  • The Outpost – Thia takes Dek to a small Weyland-Yutani field facility where they experience a few things that ended up being used elsewhere in the final film.
  • Super Power Loader Extended – Special additional moments during Dek’s climactic final battle with the Super Power Loader and the Kalisk.
• Featurettes:
  • Embodying the Predator – Meet the talented team of designers, performers, and effects artists responsible for bringing one of cinema’s most terrifying creatures to life on screen in ways we’ve never seen before!
  • Authentic Synthetics – Get up close and personal with synths Thia and Tessa as star Elle Fanning walks us through the process of crafting two characters who may look the same but have evolved in surprisingly unique ways.
  • Building the Badlands – With razor sharp grass, killer trees, and terrifying animals, never has a planet been more deadly than Genna. Uncover how a team of artisans built this threatening landscape, transforming real locations into the dangerous environments seen on screen.
  • Dek of the Yautja – For the first time ever, director Dan Trachtenberg has given audiences an extended peek at Predator culture. Follow the evolution as filmmakers reveal the process behind developing the Yautja’s home world, spacecraft, and family dynamics.
• Audio Commentary: Watch the film with audio commentary by Director Dan Trachtenberg, Producer Ben Rosenblatt, Director of Photography Jeff Cutter and Stunt Coordinator Jacob Tomuri.

*Bonus features may vary by product and retailer

“Predator: Badlands” is rated PG-13.
Visit the official movie website here for more information.

Disclosure: No monetary compensation was received for this post. This blog post is for informational purposes. I received a complimentary copy of the film which helped facilitate this write-up. Images shown in this post are used with permission. As always, my opinions are 100% my own.