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20th Century Studios has announced the streaming release date for Predator: Badlands, the newest installment to the iconic sci-fi action franchise.

When does Predator: Badlands release on streaming platforms?

Predator: Badlands is set to release exclusively on Hulu on Disney+ beginning on February 12, 2026. Badlands was a big hit upon its release, and became the highest-grossing entry in the Predator franchise. The film also has received massive praise from both fans and critics alike.

Alongside the film’s streaming release, Disney+ is also adding 15 new videos to a Predator Creators Collection. The videos feature behind-the-scenes looks at the films from pocket.watch, and dives into the lore and world of the Predator franchise.

Since its debut, it has received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. It currently holds a Certified Fresh rating of 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, making it one of the franchise’s highest-rated installments.

“Set in the future on a deadly remote planet, the film follows Dek, a young Predator outcast from his clan, who finds an unlikely ally in Thia and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary,” reads the official synopsis.

Predator: Badlands was directed and produced by Dan Trachtenberg, who co-wrote the screenplay with Patrick Aison, based on characters created by Jim Thomas and John Thomas. This marks Trachtenberg’s third Predator project after previously helming the 2022 prequel Prey and the adult animated Disney+ movie Killers of Killers.

Badlands was led by Elle Fanning, as well as Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi as Dek. It was produced by John Davis, Marc Toberoff, Ben Rosenblatt, and Brent O’Connor.