Silent, deadly and armed to the teeth, the Yautja, the iconic extraterrestrial apex hunters from the Predator franchise, have stalked all manner of unlucky victims across six films since 1987. With Predator: Badlands, the tables have turned, with the sequel instead asking the question: What if the hunter became the hunted?
Hosted in partnership with 20th Century Studios Singapore, over 350 fans had the chance to witness the answer to this very question and catch the ultimate hunt unfold during Geek Culture’s premiere screening on 5 November at Shaw Lido’s newly reopened IMAX hall. Even Dek showed up for photo opportunities with the fans, in front of the impressive movie backdrop, complete with foliage.
And even before the eager fans could witness the action unfold on the magnificent new floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall IMAX silver screen, complete with the Laser IMAX projection system for maximum image sharpness and colour vibrancy, this anticipation was further fueled by pre-show activities, where five lucky fans walked away with a set of movie premiums, including a Predator: Badlands themed cap, glow-in-the-dark T-shirt and hoodie, a colour-changing notebook and silver vinyl stickers, a perfect prelude to the main event.
What followed was 110 minutes of pure hunter versus hunter action, which left audiences on the edge of their seats and fully rooting for the Predator this time around. Directed by Dan Trachtenberg (Prey, Predator: Killer of Killers), Predator: Badlands follows a runt Dek (Dimitrius Koloamatangi), cast out from his clan, who forms an unlikely alliance with the Weyland-Yutani synthetic Thia (Elle Fanning) as they embark on a perilous journey across the remote planet of Genna in search of the ultimate adversary.
How will the Predator fare in his most dangerous hunt? All will be revealed when Predator: Badlands stalks into theatres on 6 November 2025.
Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise “duds” like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3. He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying.
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