The ninth feature film in the Predator franchise (including crossovers) opens this Friday, and the first reviews of the sequel are primarily positive. Once again directed and co-written by Prey helmer Dan Trachtenberg , takes the property in a new direction, as it teams up one of the titular aliens (played by Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi ) with an android ( Elle Fanning ) for an action-packed coming-of-age story. The movie is being called one of the best in the series, with great performances, stunning spectacle, and more heart than you’d expect.

Here’s what critics are saying about Predator: Badlands :

Is it one of the must-see blockbusters of the season?

This is an incredibly rousing crowd-pleaser and a rollicking good time in the theater.

— Courtney Howard, Fresh

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