Uncensored Version: We Received an Alluring Tip Regarding the Hush-Hush Predator Film
In 2025, the Predator is set to make an appearance in various forms that surpass our wildest expectations. The most anticipated, obviously, is in "Predator: Badlands," a live-action film starring Elle Fanning and directed by Dan Trachtenberg, famously known for his work on "Prey." Just this past week, the head honcho at Fox hinted at another Predator film slated for 2025, also under Trachtenberg's direction, but was tight-lipped about the specifics.
Multiple reliable sources spilled the beans to io9, suggesting that this secret Predator project is, in fact, an animated feature. However, the twist in the tale is that it's almost like an anthology, narrating three distinct tales of Predators squaring off against warriors in different epochs. Speculations abound about potential themes such as pirates, samurai, or a different third one. Io9 reached out to Disney for a statement but hasn't received a response yet.
Though we are confident in our sources, we should still regard this as a rumor. However, these whispers align perfectly with everything we learned during the Hollywood Reporter's interview with 20th Century Studios president Steve Asbel. Asbel revealed that Trachtenberg pitched Fox some truly out-of-the-box, yet captivating ideas. Given Asbel's reference to "Badlands" as the live-action Predator film and his intriguing description of Trachtenberg's second project, it's reasonable to assume a non-live-action film.
There are still a few aspects that remain unclear, such as the release date and format, the studio responsible for the animation, and how these stories will fit into the burgeoning Predator mythology. Our sources haven't shed any light on these topics yet.
Delving into the realm of pure imagination, I can't help but wish this movie takes inspiration from the captivating underrated gem, "The Spine of Night" from 2021. Directed by Philip Gelatt and Morgan Galen King, this film stood out as a hard-R-rated fantasy saga that breathed life into the rotoscope animation style. In my candid review, I described it as a "visual spectacle that seemed to spring directly from the pages of a Frank Frazetta painting, filtered through the visionary lenses of Ralph Bakshi, Heavy Metal, and Dragon's Lair." Witnessing a live-action Predator film with a similar aesthetic is a tantalizing prospect.
Come 2025, we can expect Elle Fanning to engage in an intense showdown with the Predator in live-action, and possibly face their adversaries across the ages in the realm of animation. It's an exhilarating prospect that holds its charm regardless of the specifics.
What historical periods would you like to see the Predator traverse, and would you be willing to head to the cinemas to witness this? Sound off in the comments below.
Update: October 25, 2:30 p.m. - Following the publication, we received more details about the specific nature of each segment and have updated the wording accordingly.
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The rumors suggest that the secret Predator project, set for 2025, will be an animated feature, exploring three unique tales of Predators versus warriors in different epochs. With Trachtenberg's innovative ideas, the future of Predator movies could veer away from live-action, offering a fresh perspective to the franchise.
