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- The movie Badlands connects to the Alien universe, hinting at a potential Alien vs. Predator film without direct creature confrontations.
- Elle Fannings character Thia, a Weyland-Yutani synthetic, serves as a bridge between the Aliens and Prometheus franchises, subtly tying these series together.
- Trachtenberg aims to make Badlands accessible for new viewers while maintaining cohesion with established Alien fans by delicately interweaving these worlds.
- The focus on Weyland-Yutani and synthetics instead of direct creature conflict is seen as a more refined approach, potentially setting the stage for future expansion within the cinematic universe.
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Alien Universe Unites Through Weyland-Yutani Synthetics in Badlands
Dan Trachtenberg’s Badlands connects to the Alien universe, hinting at a potential Alien vs. Predator film without directly pitting those creatures against each other. Elle Fanning plays Thia, a Weyland-Yutani synthetic whose character was inspired by Aliens and Prometheus. Trachtenberg told GamesRadar that Thia’s role as a synthetic represents one of the subtle connections he wanted to establish between the franchises. “I wanted to think about these VS films like Alien vs Predator, but in a way that fits with cinematic universes already connected spiritually,” Trachtenberg said. “We just took WeylandYutani and synthetics, thinking there’s something more elegant about it. Maybe it could grow into something big later, but for now, it’s cool to have small touches making everything feel connected.” By subtly blending these worlds, Trachtenberg aims to ensure that new viewers can follow Badlands without prior knowledge of the Alien franchise, while still creating a cohesive link for established fans.
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| Official Name | The Unknown From Outer Space |
| Brief Summary | On a planet trapped in black and white, a strange comet crashes—transforming young intern Vector into the first being in Technicolor. Under the guidance of the brilliant Dr. Molecule, Vector becomes the center of awe, fear… and a cosmic decision: remain in a world that can’t accept him, or follow the comet to a new one. A retro sci-fi tale with B-movie flair, vintage visuals, and a burst of color that changes everything. |
| Released | October 30, 2025 |
| Duration | 11 minutes |
| Genre | Science Fiction, Fantasy, Comedy |
| Countries of Origin | ES |
| Actors | MarĂa Luisa Solá, Juan Sainz de Rozas González, Lorena Moto, Javier Ruiz, Juan Carlos Arráez, Coco MartĂnez, Celia Molina Sánchez, Nuria Pendás, Isabel DĂaz del Corral, Irene LĂłpez de Francia, Javier Puerta, Ă“scar Sánchez, MarĂa Barros, SofĂa Pacuar |
| Director | Juan Sainz de Rozas González |
| Authors | Juan Sainz de Rozas González |
| Producers | Juan Sainz de Rozas González |
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