As much as it’s great to see Predator: Badlands taking the franchise in new directions, it also serves as a reminder that we still haven’t gotten an exciting prequel the movies first teased 35 years ago. In fact, out of both Predator movies coming out in 2025, Predator: Badlands least resembles the one we’re still waiting for after all this time. And that’s unfortunately not surprising when considering that, out of all Predator movies made thus far, prequels haven’t really demanded the most attention. It’s one of many reasons that Prey was such a refreshing addition to the franchise.