Predator: Badlands

In the unforgiving expanse of a distant galaxy’s deadliest hunting ground, a young Yautja known as Kael faces exile. Cast out from his warrior clan for a transgression that defies their ancient code of honor, he is branded a failure and left to perish in the treacherous region known as the Badlands. This desolate, war-torn planet is a graveyard for starships and a crucible for the galaxy's most vicious creatures. Here, Kael’s only goal is survival, but his spirit yearns for redemption and a chance to prove his worth. His solitary struggle takes an unexpected turn when he discovers the mangled chassis of an M-Class android, designation "Echo." Severely damaged and abandoned by its human creators after a catastrophic mission, Echo’s core programming is fractured, leaving it with flickering memories and a glimmer of emergent sentience. Where others would see only scrap, Kael sees a kindred spirit—another outcast, broken and discarded. In a moment that defies his predatory nature, he chooses not to destroy the machine but to reactivate it, forging a fragile, unlikely alliance. Together, this mismatched pair navigates the perils of the Badlands. They evade monstrous indigenous fauna, hostile mercenary scavengers, and the relentless elements. Echo’s advanced tactical scanners and logic complement Kael’s raw strength and hunting instincts, creating a unique and effective partnership. Through their journey, a bond forms, challenging Kael’s understanding of honor and prey. Echo, in turn, begins to question its own programmed purpose, seeking a new identity beyond its original function. Their shared goal crystallizes when they uncover legends of a mythical, unstoppable adversary that roams the deepest, most dangerous canyon on the planet—a bio-mechanical horror known as the "World-Eater." This entity is said to be the ultimate test for any hunter. For Kael, defeating this beast is not just a hunt; it is his only path to reclaiming his honor and earning the right to return to his clan. For Echo, it is a chance to define its own destiny and protect its only friend. Their treacherous journey culminates in a confrontation that will push their alliance to its absolute limit, forcing them to confront not only a physical monster but the very definitions of strength, loyalty, and what it truly means to be a hunter.