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Predator: Badlands is reviving the iconic sci-fi franchise. But this time, we find ourselves in a post-apocalyptic desert where survival is a blood sport. Fans can expect plenty of heat, high-tech weaponry, and the return of the galaxy’s most dangerous hunter. Elle Fanning stars in this mash-up of sci-fi and robotics fun.
The film is officially set far in the future within the shared Alien/Predator universe — filling a gap in the timeline after previous entries. Rather than tying directly into past films, director Dan Trachtenberg chose to tell a self-contained story set “well into the future,” so new viewers don’t need deep franchise knowledge to jump in.
Meanwhile, Christy delivers edge-of-your-seat suspense as a young woman becomes trapped in a deadly psychological game that blurs the line between reality and delusion. Sydney Sweeney transforms herself into the real-life Christy Martin and gives a surprisingly strong performance.
And finally, Die My Love brings raw emotion to the screen in a haunting adaptation of Ariana Harwicz’s novel about the complex emotional challenges of motherhood and mental health. Jennifer Lawrence's performance is getting Oscar buzz, and many critics believe she could get a nomination. The film is visceral, sexual, and shines a light on the dark side of loneliness and post-partum depression.
Whether you’re in the mood for monsters, mind games, or melancholy, there’s something for everyone at the movies this weekend.
Catch the full review with KFI's Heather Brooker in this week’s Entertain Me report on Gary and Shannon!