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The video introduces the final trailer for 'Predator Badlands', set to release in November. It immediately highlights crossover Easter eggs with the Alien franchise, specifically mentioning Elle Fanning playing a Weyland-Yutani synth and a human character working for their special weapons division. There's discussion about whether 'Alien Earth Season 1' sets up this movie, with the director, Dan Trachenberg, clarifying the extent of the crossover.
Dan Trachenberg explains that 'Predator Badlands' will not feature xenomorphs; the crossover is limited to Weyland-Yutani's special weapons division, which is searching for various dangerous galactic creatures to turn into weapons, not just xenomorphs. The video notes that this broadens Weyland-Yutani's objectives compared to previous Alien films. It also discusses the disconnected nature of various Alien and Predator projects, emphasizing that there's no cohesive 'Marvel-like' cinematic universe, but rather individual directors picking and choosing canon elements.
The video delves into new details about the Predator characters. The main character, Deck, is a smaller Predator on his first hunt, trying to prove himself after being perceived as weak. He seeks to kill a formidable four-legged beast. His older brother is Quay, and their father is Nyor, both identifiable by their unique armor and headpieces. It's implied Deck's hunt is unauthorized by his father, the clan leader.
Elle Fanning plays multiple characters, including the synth that partners with Deck. An Easter egg shows a Harvester's skull from 'Independence Day' on a Predator ship, implying the Yautja hunt them, a nod to both franchises being from Fox. The video also notes another Elle Fanning character, named Tessa, who is also a synth, raising questions about why there are two identical synths.
The trailer suggests Deck's hunt is not authorized by his father. He crash-lands on the planet and loses some gear, a common Predator trope where they limit their technology for ceremonial hunts. It's unclear how Deck and Fanning's synth meet, but it seems they might both encounter dangerous creatures, leading to their alliance. The synth's voice-over implies she will provide wisdom to help Deck defeat the powerful beast.
The video highlights the new creatures featured in the trailer, noting they are different from previous Alien and Predator films. Weyland-Yutani troops are on the planet to capture dangerous creatures for weaponization. A scene shows the giant beast fighting a loader, reminiscent of Ripley in 'Aliens'. The video concludes by encouraging viewers to share any other Easter eggs they found and touches briefly on the status of 'Alien Earth Season 2' and its lack of Yautja crossovers.