The much-awaited sci-fi film Predator: Badlands, directed by Dan Trachtenberg, finally hit theatres on November 7. Trachtenberg, who previously delivered two strong installments, Prey and the animated Predator: Killer of Killers takes a bold turn with this one. The result is a film that’s ambitious and refreshing, yet oddly familiar once you peel away the alien skin. Since the first Predator in 1987, audiences have learned a lot about these fearsome hunters who stop at nothing to claim their prey. We now know they’re called Yautja, inhabitants of a distant planet and that Earth isn’t their only hunting ground though they keep returning here, only to be defeated time and again. However, there’s bad news for viewers, Predator: Badlands has been leaked online just hours after its release. ‘Predator: Badlands’ Movie Review: Dan Trachtenberg Reinvents the Predator Myth, but Still Hunts in Familiar Territory (LatestLY Exclusive)

‘Predator: Badlands’ Leaked Online

However, fans were disappointed as the movie was leaked online within hours of its release. Pirated HD versions appeared on torrent sites and Telegram channels, including MovieRulz, Pikashow, Tamilrockers, and 1337x. This marks yet another case of major film piracy, which continues despite strict actions and repeated blocking of piracy websites. Experts and makers have urged cyber authorities to take stronger measures against online piracy. This needs severe action by the cybercell. We do not support any kind of piracy and hope that there will be stringent action against the pirates here.

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Watch ‘Predator: Badlands’

The movie is directed by Dan Trachtenberg, who previously helmed Prey, a successful entry in the franchise released on Hulu in 2022. The new story offers a fresh take on the Predator universe, exploring themes of survival, trust, and unexpected friendships in a perilous world. The film is now showing in theatres and IMAX.

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