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- The original concept for the film Prey had plans for a direct sequel titled Prey 2, featuring Amber Midthunder reprising her role as Naru.
- Director Dan Trachtenberg decided against including Naru earlier in the film due to wanting to focus on Predators as the main characters, with no humans present.
- The film Prey was praised for its atmospheric setting and use of practical effects over advanced technology, fueling speculation about a possible sequel.
- Rumors suggest that Arnold Schwarzenegger may return to the Predator franchise at some point, potentially adding excitement to future projects in the series.
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New Predator Sequel Almost Featured Amber Midthunder’s Return in Prey 2
Director Dan Trachtenberg, known for his work on Prey: Badlands, has revealed that an initial concept for the film involved making it a direct sequel titled Prey 2, with Amber Midthunder reprising her role as Naru. Speaking to Dexerto, Trachtenberg said, “There’s a bigger plan cooking up.” He explained that he considered including Naru earlier in the film, but ultimately decided against it because “Predators are the star, with no humans around,” which didn’t fit the story he wanted to tell. Set in the 18th century, Prey follows Naru, a young Comanche woman, as she defends her tribe against a Predator. Critics praised the film for its atmosphere and its emphasis on practical effects over advanced technology, fueling speculation about a possible sequel. Adding to the excitement, there are rumors that Arnold Schwarzenegger may return to the Predator franchise at some point.
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| Official Name | Predator: Badlands |
| Brief Summary | Cast out from his clan, a young Predator finds an unlikely ally in a damaged android and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary. |
| Released | November 5, 2025 |
| Duration | 107 minutes |
| Genre | Action, Science Fiction, Adventure |
| Production Companies | 20th Century Studios, Lawrence Gordon Productions, Davis Entertainment, Toberoff Productions, TSG Entertainment |
| Countries of Origin | US |
| Actors | Elle Fanning, Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, Rohinal Nayaran, Michael Homick, Stefan Grube, Reuben De Jong, Cameron Brown, Alison Wright, Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer |
| Director | Dan Trachtenberg |
| Authors | Patrick Aison, Dan Trachtenberg, Patrick Aison |
| Producers | John Davis, Brent O'Connor, Marc Toberoff, Dan Trachtenberg, Ben Rosenblatt |
| Ratings | 6.4/10 (55 reviews) |
| Homepage | https://www.20thcenturystudios.com/movies/predator-badlands |