Predator: Badlands Heads to Streaming on Hulu Following Record-Breaking Box Office Run

Predator: Badlands marks a bold new chapter for the long-running sci-fi action franchise as it prepares to make its streaming debut on February 12. The film will be available on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the United States, with an international rollout on Disney+.

Directed by Dan Trachtenberg, who previously revitalized the series with Prey, the new installment expands the mythology of the Yautja species while introducing a fresh emotional core. The story follows Dek (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi), a young Predator cast out by his clan, and Thia (Elle Fanning), an unexpected human ally. Together, they embark on an underdog journey shaped by survival, trust, and a shared search for purpose.

Set on a dangerous and remote future planet, the film blends the franchise’s signature brutality with moments of humor and introspection. While remaining rooted in intense combat and high-stakes action, Predator: Badlands explores themes of identity, self-discovery, and unlikely alliances, giving the story a broader emotional resonance.

The approach has paid off both commercially and critically. Predator: Badlands is now the highest-grossing entry in the franchise’s 38-year history, earning $184.5 million worldwide and surpassing 2004’s Alien vs. Predator. The film currently holds a 95% Rotten Tomatoes® Verified Hot Popcornmeter score from audiences and an 86% Certified Fresh Tomatometer rating from critics.

With its streaming release, fans can revisit the entire Predator film library on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ in the U.S., including Trachtenberg’s Prey and Predator: Killer of Killers. Viewers can also explore newly added content in the Predator Creators Collection by pocket.watch, offering behind-the-scenes insights and creator-led perspectives that expand the franchise beyond the films themselves.