Predator: Badlands is now in theaters , and with it, a whole new perspective on what it means to be a Predator. The film follows a member of the Yautja, the proper species name for the franchise’s main creature, who attempts an impossible task to gain his place in his clan. But lots of wild things happen , and by the end, what you thought about Predator may have just changed entirely .

Below, we’re going to dive into some of what happens, what it could mean, and when we might see more, with some thoughts from the film’s director, Dan Trachtenberg.

Predator: Badlands ends with Dek returning to his home planet to present his father with the kill he believes should gain him entry into the tribe and his all-too-important Predator cloak. Father disagrees, though, and the two battl

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