It has been confirmed that Studio ADI (Amalgamated Dynamics Inc.) will be providing the Predator Creature Effects for Shane Black's The Predator! This news was confirmed moments ago on Twitter by ADI co-founder Alec Gillis, who along with Tom Woodruff Jr. have worked previously on 2004's Alien vs. Predator as well as 2007's Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem.
Thankfully, Amalgamated Dynamics is no stranger to the world of Alien and Predator.
With cameras set to roll as early on October 17th in Vancouver, Shane Black's The Predator is currently slated for a February 9th, 2018 release date. Arnold Schwarzenegger's involvement remains unknown, along with any concrete casting decisions.
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Dan Trachtenberg's Predator: Badlands released in theaters on November 7th, 2025! Visit 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!

Check out this crazy early Badlands Predator helmet design by Sean Hargreaves!
Official concept art by Sean Hargreaves for Dan Trachtenberg's Predator: Badlands reveals unconventional helmet design for the Yautja!

Dek rides Dinosaur-like alien into battle in early concept art for Badlands!
Very early concept artwork for Predator: Badlands painted a very different movie, featuring a variety of different creatures and battle sequences!

Early concept art for Kwei's ship and Weyland-Yutani Super Power Loader by Benjamin Last!
Concept artist Benjamin Last has shared some of his early work he provided for Predator: Badlands including Kwei's ship and the new Weyland-Yutani Power Loader!









