Key Takeaways:
– 20th Century Studios announce two new Predator movies for 2025.
– Alien: Romulus sequel is in progress under the direction of Fede Alvarez.
– Another Alien vs. Predator film is likely on the horizon.
– 20th Century Studios prioritizes Avatar, Planet of the Apes, Alien, and Predator franchises.
– Studios considering original films to add to their slate post planning.
The world of science fiction movies is all set for an exciting burst of activity. 20th Century Studios is gearing up with not just one, but two new additions to the iconic Predator franchise in 2025! What’s more, an Alien: Romulus sequel is under development, and there’s chatter about a fresh Alien vs. Predator film in the pipeline.
Prepping for Predator’s Comeback
The news broke when Dan Trachtenberg, the acclaimed Prey director, was announced to take control of a new Predator film titled Badlands earlier this year. This makes him the first filmmaker to helm two films in the Predator series. The movie, which is based on a screenplay by Prey screenwriter Patrick Aison (and a story by Trachtenberg himself), began production in New Zealand with Elle Fanning playing the lead.
In an unexpected twist, it was recently revealed that Disney / 20th Century Studios have slated Predator: Badlands for a theatrical release on November 7, 2025. Excitement doesn’t stop here – there’s another Predator surprise! Can you guess? Yes, we’re getting a second Predator movie coming up in the same year!
After the success of Prey, when 20th Century Studios suggested Prey 2, Trachtenberg pitched some amazing out-of-the-box ideas. And guess what? The studios have given the green light to two of these ideas. The first one sure is Badlands, which promises a thrilling concept beyond conventional expectations. While the other movie is kept under wraps for now, both Predator movies are directed by Trachtenberg himself!
Alien On Board Again, and Maybe a Face-Off!
When asked about the future of the Alien franchise, 20th Century Studios expressed intent in developing the sequel with Fede Alvarez and highlighted the character journeys of Rain and Andy from the previous film. The studios want to take the fans on a thrilling journey anticipating “great horror set pieces” and exciting alien encounters.
Speaking of aliens and predators, any chance we’ll be seeing them face-off once more in a sequel to Alien vs. Predator? Well, the studios hint at possibility but assure that if it happens, it would be a natural merge stemming from the characters and narratives of the ongoing Alien and Predator projects rather than a forced scenario. Fede Alvarez and Dan Trachtenberg are even considering a team-up for an Alien vs. Predator film!
The Magic Behind the Scenes
As 20th Century Studios plan their future film roster, their top priorities include franchises like Avatar, Planet of the Apes, Alien, and Predator. They are also considering new original films to add to their line-up. It’s their focus on creating an authentic narrative and relatable characters that make these sequels something to eagerly wait for.
Get ready sci-fi fans, 2025 promises a thrill ride with double the Predator action, an exciting Alien sequel, and potentially a renewed Alien vs. Predator clash. All we need now is tons of popcorn and patience as we count down to the thrilling cinematic experience straight from the otherworldly terrains of 20th Century Studios!
