Predator

Episode SummaryJR and Stacey review Predator: Badlands, the seventh installment in the Predator franchise. The discussion covers the film's unique storytelling approach, its connection to the Alien franchise through the Waylon-Yutani corporation, and whether it's accessible to newcomers.Release Date: November 7, 2024Budget: $105 millionBox Office: $184.3 millionNotable Cast: Elle Fanning (Dakota Fanning's younger sister) as an AndroidFranchise Position: 7th installment, follows Prey (2022)Related Content: Ties to Predators: Killer of Killers (2025 animated film) and Marvel comic book seriesUnique PerspectiveFilm tells story from the Predator's point of viewShows internal power struggles among PredatorsExplores conflict with Waylon-Yutani corporationFranchise ConnectionsBridges Alien and Predator universes through Waylon-YutaniReferences to Alien vs. Predator filmsComparison to Alien: Romulus (2024) - budget $80M, earned $350MAccessibility for New ViewersJR considers it an easy entry point for sci-fi newcomersSimilar to Alien: Romulus in being newcomer-friendlyCan be enjoyed without seeing previous filmsImportant: The hosts watched a version without English subtitles for the Predator's alien language, which significantly impacted Stacey's viewing experienceProper version includes English subtitles for full comprehensionJR Sparrow:Enthusiastic about the filmAppreciates the world-building and Waylon-Yutani connectionsWould recommend to sci-fi newcomersRates it worthy of his "sci-fi catalog"Stacey Sparrow:Admits to only half-watching due to language barrierInterested in rewatching with proper subtitlesPlans to watch the entire Alien/Predator franchise from the beginningRecalls enjoying Alien: Romulus in theaters (August 2024)Watch if you like:Tension and atmospherePredator as an actual threatScience fiction world-buildingSkip if you want:Constant explosionsFrequent jokesFast-paced action without substancePrey (2022) - Previous Predator film, mentioned as must-watchAlien: Romulus (2024) - Comparable in accessibilityPredators: Killer of Killers (2025) - Animated companion pieceSparrows Under Review - Available on all major podcast platformsSister Show: Pod and Saved Our Marriage with King Jerm and Queen Jerm - New episodes every FridayKey Discussion PointsMovie OverviewMain Themes DiscussedTechnical NoteHosts' PerspectivesRecommendationsRelated ViewingPodcast Information