When can you stream ‘Predator: Badlands’? Elle Fanning’s sci-fi hit adds bonus content for fans
‘Predator: Badlands,’ the latest entry in the long-running ‘Predator’ franchise, is preparing to make its jump from theaters to home viewing. Starring Elle Fanning and directed by Dan Trachtenberg, the sci-fi action film will soon be available for digital audiences following its fall theatrical run. The movie debuted in cinemas on November 7 and marked a notable shift for the franchise, both in tone and storytelling approach. Set far in the future on a distant, hostile planet, ‘Predator: Badlands’ centers on a young Yautja warrior who has been cast out by his own kind. Isolated and vulnerable, the outcast Predator crosses paths with Thia, a mysterious figure played by Fanning.
Together, the unlikely duo begins a dangerous journey across unforgiving terrain in pursuit of a formidable enemy. At the global box office, ‘Predator: Badlands’ has delivered a respectable performance. The film has earned approximately $90.9 million in North America and an additional $93.3 million overseas, bringing its worldwide total to $184.2 million. With a reported production budget of $105 million before marketing expenses, the film has positioned itself as a solid mid-level success. Fans won’t have to wait much longer to revisit the alien world from home, as reported by Forbes.
A recent listing confirmed that ‘Predator: Badlands’ will arrive on premium video-on-demand platforms on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Upon release, the film will be available to purchase digitally for $29.99 across major services, including Apple TV, Prime Video, Fandango at Home, and YouTube Movies & TV. As is typical for PVOD releases, rental options are expected to follow at a slightly lower price point, likely around $24.99 for a 48-hour viewing window. In addition to its digital rollout, 20th Century Studios has officially detailed the film’s broader home media plans.
According to AvPGalaxy, a Blu-ray release is scheduled for February 17, 2026, giving collectors and longtime fans a physical option packed with bonus content. The Blu-ray set will include six deleted scenes along with an array of featurettes that dive into the film’s production. Rounding out the extras is a commentary track featuring director Dan Trachtenberg alongside producer Ben Rosenblatt, director of photography Jeff Cutter, and stunt coordinator Jacob Tomuri. For physical media enthusiasts, a limited-edition steelbook will also be released.
The collectible packaging features striking artwork of Dek leaping toward the fearsome Kalisk, while the interior design highlights both Dek and Thia. The ‘Predator’ franchise began in 1987 with the release of the original ‘Predator,’ starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as Dutch Schaefer. He plays the leader of a paramilitary rescue team operating in Central America. That film became a genre classic by pitting elite soldiers against a technologically advanced alien hunter capable of cloaking itself and tracking prey through infrared vision. ‘Predator: Badlands’ distinguishes itself from earlier installments by removing human combatants from the equation entirely.
