Predator: Badlands is going to introduce audiences to a new form of Weyland-Yutani Synthetic – one that acts more like a swarm of drones than Human companion. In a fresh promotional video for the next Predator movie, director Dan Trachtenberg reveals more details about the other new Synthetics, besides Thia and Tessa. We know at least one, if not the whole swarm of Drones take on Human Male characteristics and are named Abe. These Synths draw inspiration from Michael Fassbender's David and Walter from Prometheus and Alien: Covenant:
What's interesting in Baldands is, you're seeing different kinds of Synthetic units. Usually the Synthetic unit is something that us meant to blend in with the Human crew but now we find a battalion of Synths, these drone hunters that are made to kill.
The featurette also features some other Alien callbacks, including the Weyland-Yutani MU/TH/UR interface and a few new shots of Genna – the hostile alien planet Dek finds himself on:
Plenty more screenshots have been added to our gallery. Check out the featurette for yourself below:
Get updates on upcoming Predator movies delivered to your social media by following us on X, on Instagram and liking our Facebook page!
Dan Trachtenberg's Predator: Badlands released in theaters on November 7th, 2025! See how well the film performed at the box office, here! Be sure to also browse the Predator Lore database for information on the film's different Yautja and characters, the planet Genna, how it connects to Alien, where in the Predator movie timeline the film takes place and more!
Early Kalisk designs explored a very different, Rancor looking beast in Predator: Badlands!
Concept art for the adult Kalisk reveals a number of alternative designs the creature underwent throughout production.
Predator: Badlands is making bank on streaming platforms!
The Dan Trachtenberg Yautja flick is headlining streaming charts for on-demand purchases!
Alternative designs for the Genna Vulture in Predator: Badlands by Dane Hallett!
The Genna Vulture is that winged Pterodactyl-looking creature in Predator: Badlands which almost eats Dek before Thia comes to his rescue.
