\n\t\t\t\t\tIt conquered streaming, yet never touched a cinema screen. Now its long-delayed big-screen bow arrives with an unexpected partner and a nagging question: what took so long?\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
Two years after becoming Hulu\u2019s most-watched premiere without a single theatrical showing, Prey is finally headed to the big screen. The 2022 Predator prequel from Dan Trachtenberg will play in a double feature with Predator: Badlands at AMC Theatres, giving Amber Midthunder\u2019s Comanche hero her first cinema showcase. The pairing connects a streaming-era standout to the franchise\u2019s next step, with Badlands slated for November 7, 2025.<\/p>\n
The long-awaited return of \u201cPrey\u201d to the big screen<\/p>\n
Released in 2022, \u201cPrey\u201d quickly stood out within the Predator franchise. Premiering exclusively on Hulu, it became the platform\u2019s most-watched debut. The one piece missing was the theatrical experience, and that gap is finally closing as \u201cPrey\u201d heads to cinemas alongside \u201cPredator: Badlands.\u201d<\/p>\n
A tale of resilience and untold history<\/p>\n
Directed by Dan Trachtenberg, \u201cPrey\u201d ventured into new territory for the series. Set in the 18th century, it follows Naru, a young Comanche warrior portrayed by Amber Midthunder. Her keen instincts and resolve drive a tense survival story that blends cultural texture with visceral action, earning strong critical praise despite a streaming-only rollout.<\/p>\n
An epic double feature on the horizon<\/p>\n
For the first time, \u201cPrey\u201d will secure a proper theatrical run as part of a double feature with \u201cPredator: Badlands.\u201d Viewers can experience two complementary chapters, one rooted in the past and another reaching into a different era. AMC Theatres will host these special screenings, giving \u201cPrey\u201d renewed visibility and inviting newcomers to discover it on the big screen.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
What to expect from \u201cPredator: Badlands\u201d<\/p>\n
Slated for release on November 7, 2025, \u201cPredator: Badlands\u201d shifts the action to a distinct setting. While specifics remain under wraps, early indications suggest a continued expansion of the franchise\u2019s core ideas, linking themes of survival, strategy, and tension across time and place. Paired with \u201cPrey,\u201d the program promises both continuity and contrast.<\/p>\n
An overdue celebration of \u201cPrey\u201d<\/p>\n
Bringing \u201cPrey\u201d to cinemas signals a meaningful alignment between streaming successes and theatrical prestige. It acknowledges the film\u2019s artistic achievements and offers a fresh path for audience discovery, potentially strengthening its legacy among its franchise peers. This event positions the film where it always belonged, in front of a large screen and a receptive crowd in theaters.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It conquered streaming, yet never touched a cinema screen. Now its long-delayed big-screen bow arrives with an unexpected…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":206502,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[49,48,75,337],"class_list":["post-206501","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-movies","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-entertainment","tag-movies"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/206501","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=206501"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/206501\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/206502"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=206501"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=206501"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=206501"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}