Fans of the Alien and Predator franchises have a thrilling year ahead in 2025. The lineup includes two new Predator films directed by Dan Trachtenberg, the acclaimed director behind Prey. These include the live-action Predator: Badlands and the animated Hulu series Predator: Killer of Killers. Additionally, the Alien universe is expanding with a new FX show, Alien: Earth, crafted by the mastermind behind Fargo and Legion, Noah Hawley. While these projects are not officially linked, the shared history of Alien and Predator within a common universe, showcased through films, comics, and video games, has fans eagerly anticipating potential crossovers.
A closer look at the promotional materials for Predator: Badlands and Alien: Earth suggests that Disney might be setting the stage for a new Alien vs. Predator (AVP) crossover. Let's delve into the developments of these franchises and explore the reasons we might see AVP return to the big screen sooner than expected.
Evil Easter Eggs ----------------The teaser trailer for Predator: Badlands has sparked speculation about a new AVP film. It introduces Elle Fanning as a Weyland-Yutani synthetic with ties to a new Predator named Dek, confirmed as the film's protagonist by Trachtenberg. While a Weyland-Yutani android in a Predator film isn't definitive proof of an Alien crossover, the significance grows with the new promotional videos for Alien: Earth.
The Gestation Complete teaser for Alien: Earth is packed with Easter eggs. It features the black liquid mutagen from Prometheus, used by the Engineers to seed life on Earth, leading to an egg sac similar to one seen in Alien: Romulus. A mutated creature resembling a facehugger emerges from this sac on a ship reminiscent of the Nostromo, called the Maginot. This creature, labeled "Species 37," hints at a Mass Effect reference and is marked with unknown DNA by the ship's computer, MU-TH-UR. Given that Alien: Earth is set two years before the events of Alien, it suggests that Species 37 may have been the initial clue that led Weyland-Yutani to discover the Xenomorphs.
A related teaser called Crate features specimen containers, with a narrator mentioning the collection of five different life forms from the universe's darkest corners. Although a classic Xenomorph is shown, the mention of five species suggests an expansion of the alien roster. Could one of these be connected to the Predators? This aligns with Badlands being set on an alien world where Dek hunts extraterrestrial monstrosities. Perhaps Elle Fanning's android was searching for these specimens, or one of these creatures might mutate into something featured in Badlands or Killer of Killers. While we await the premiere, the possibility of Predator DNA in Alien: Earth is intriguing.Alien and Predator’s Long, Intertwined History
The Alien and Predator franchises have been intertwined for decades, beginning with the 1989 Dark Horse comic series Aliens vs. Predator. This was followed by a Xenomorph skull Easter egg in Predator 2 in 1990. Throughout the '90s, numerous AVP comics and video games further established their shared universe, long before the concept became mainstream with the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Despite early attempts with the 2004 and 2007 AVP films, the series struggled to gain traction due to poor reception, despite box office success. The genre was evolving with serialized superhero and sci-fi blockbusters, but AVP was treated as a B-tier property by 20th Century Fox. Iconic films like Ridley Scott's Alien, James Cameron's Aliens, and John McTiernan's Predator set high standards, yet the AVP films fell short. The 2010s saw further challenges with the Prometheus series and Shane Black's The Predator. However, the success of Prey in 2022 and Alien: Romulus in 2024 has revitalized both franchises, making a new AVP seem more feasible than ever.
AnswerSee ResultsConverging for Carnage ----------------------A sequel to Alien: Romulus is currently in development, with director Fede Álvarez set to return. Álvarez has expressed interest in directing an AVP film, and Romulus was a significant success for Disney. The sequel will likely follow characters Rain Carradine and Andy as they continue their journey in space. With Badlands also set in space, there's potential for cameos or Easter eggs hinting at a connection to Romulus.
Álvarez has suggested that the best AVP film would surprise audiences by revealing the crossover mid-story. He told Collider, "The best AVP will be the one that you don’t know is AVP until the other guy shows up. You think you’re watching a Predator movie, and then they land in some place and there are creatures, and fucking hell, it’s a Xenomorph. That would get me. … Or vice versa, you’re in an Alien movie, and then suddenly a mysterious creature is there, and you can hear that sound, and you see the cloak, and you go, ‘Is that a fucking Predator?’"
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Álvarez's enthusiasm for AVP offers hope for a successful new take on the crossover. The previous films, set on contemporary Earth, limited their scope and failed to engage audiences with their characters. A new AVP could disregard these films and start fresh. With Badlands featuring a Predator as the lead, Dek could potentially become the hero of a new AVP. Additionally, a new entry could explore the Predalien concept further, perhaps even introducing a hybrid creature combining Alien, Predator, and Engineer DNA.
With both Alien and Predator franchises now thriving, the idea of a crossover film is likely on Disney's radar. Given the popularity of cinematic universes and cross-medium storytelling, a new AVP feels imminent. With talented filmmakers like Álvarez and Trachtenberg involved, these iconic monsters may finally get the epic showdown they deserve on the big screen.
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