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The first trailer for Predator: Badlands is here, and it reveals a surprising twist involving Elle Fanning’s character, connecting her and the movie to the Alien franchise. Following the success of 2022’s Prey, the sci-fi franchise is back with a new film set in the distant future with a Yautja as the lead.
With the release of the first Predator: Badlands trailer, the first glimpse at what director Dan Trachtenberg has planned is now clear. Amid the futuristic setting and fresh lead perspective, a glimpse at Elle Fanning’s character reveals that she is much more important than the average human lead. She’s even connected to the Alien franchise.
Predator: Badlands’ Trailer Reveals Elle Fanning’s Character Is A Weyland Android From Alien
A shocking reveal comes at the 26 second mark of the Predator: Badlands trailer, as Elle Fanning’s character is revealed to be an android from Weyland-Yutani, the corporation from the Alien franchise. Her eyes flicker briefly and show the Weyland-Yutani logo, which is a signature aspect of androids/synthetics in 20th Century’s other iconic sci-fi franchise.