Predator: Badlands opened in theaters on Nov. 7, 2025, marking the franchise’s return to cinemas since Shane Black’s The Predator (2018). The ravaged world of Genna is spectacular on a big screen, and the predatory creatures that young Yautja Dek (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi) confronts are every bit as formidable. You don’t need prior knowledge of the Alien or Predator sagas to enjoy the film — but if you’d like to stage a home marathon with director Dan Trachtenberg’s two Hulu-origin entries, Prey and Predator: Killer of Killers, here’s our best estimate for when you’ll be able to watch Predator: Badlands at home.
When will Predator: Badlands be available to rent or buy digitally?
We expect Predator: Badlands to follow the release rhythm recently used across the shared Alien/Predator universe. 20th Century Studios turned around Alien: Romulus for VOD roughly two months after its theatrical debut, and Disney commonly adheres to a comparable window. Because Badlands carries a PG-13 rating and could reach a broader audience, our projection is that it will hit digital rental and purchase platforms in early January 2026.
When will Predator: Badlands arrive on Blu-ray and DVD?
Physical releases often trail digital availability by several weeks. 20th Century Studios released a disc edition of Alien: Romulus about six weeks after its streaming debut, while Disney has, in some cases, shortened the gap on tentpole titles to roughly three to four weeks (see examples like Thunderbolts and The Fantastic Four: First Steps). Splitting the difference, our estimate is that a retail Blu-ray/DVD for Predator: Badlands will be available by mid-February 2026.
When will Predator: Badlands stream on Hulu?
Recent franchise entries have arrived on Hulu roughly three months after their theatrical runs, and that timetable remains a consistent pattern for Disney’s tentpole releases. Because Hulu currently houses the existing Alien and Predator catalog, Predator: Badlands is likely to land on that service in early February 2026. That said, with Disney in the process of consolidating Hulu’s operations into Disney+, there’s a realistic chance the film could instead debut directly on Disney+ when it leaves theaters.
If you’re looking for something to watch while you wait, check out our weekly streaming guide, a curated list of alternate Universal monster movie picks, or the newest season of the anime anthology Star Wars: Visions on Disney+.
Source: Polygon
