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ReedPop and 20th Century Studios Bring Predator: Badlands to October’s MCM Comic Con
London, 24 September 2025: ReedPop has today confirmed that reservations for 20th Century Studios’ Predator: Badlands panel at October’s MCM Comic Con are now live. Fans at MCM’s Main Stage will be joined by cast Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi and Director Dan Trachtenberg for an exclusive sneak peek of the new film, ahead of it’s release in cinemas on November 7th 2025.
The star-studded panel will take place on Main Stage on Sunday 26 October from 1:55 PM and will dive into behind-the-scenes stories from the film’s production and the inspirations behind its direction. Attendees will also be treated to exclusive, never seen before footage from Predator: Badlands. The panel will be free to attend for Sunday, Weekend and VIP ticket holders with a reservation.
Elle Fanning is set to play Predator: Badlands’ co-protagonist Thia - a naive yet unflappable synthetic. Winning a Young Hollywood Award at just 13 years old, Elle Fanning’s impressive career has spanned film, television and video games. She is best known for Super 8, Maleficent and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach.
New Zealand-born Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi has also had a storied television and film career, starring in The Panthers, Far North and Red, White and Brass. In Predator: Badlands, he is set to play the film’s other co-protagonist Dek, a young outcast Predator in search of the ultimate adversary on a remote planet.
Predator: Badlands is directed by Dan Trachtenberg, best known for directing Predator: Killer of Killers, Prey and 10 Cloverfield Lane. Dan has both been nominated for and won prestigious film awards for his direction of Prey and 10 Cloverfield Lane.
In addition to the panel, fans will be able to visit aPredator: Badlands stand on MCM’s show floor throughout all three days of the expo. Fans will be able to dive into the world of Predator: Badlands with themed photo opportunities and exclusive prizes available.
Keep an eye on the official MCM Comic Con pages for the latest announcements as ReedPop reveals more exciting guests, panels and activities in the lead up to October’s MCM Comic Con in London.
Applications for press passes are now open - for more information about applying visit: https://www.mcmcomiccon.com/london/en-us/industry/industry-press-creators/press.html
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About Predator: Badlands
“Predator: Badlands,” which stars Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, is set in the future on a remote planet, where a young Predator (Schuster-Koloamatangi), outcast from his clan, finds an unlikely ally in Thia (Fanning) and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary. The film is directed by Dan Trachtenberg and produced by John Davis, Dan Trachtenberg, Marc Toberoff, Ben Rosenblatt, Brent O’Connor.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSwdtJG38Mg
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