Predator: Badlands is the Disneyfication of an iconic sci-fi horror franchise

When Disney completed the acquisition of 21st Century Fox in 2019, movie fans mostly focused on how the deal would impact Marvel. But the purchase gave Disney access to more than just the X-Men and Fantastic Four, and now the company is bending one of Fox’s longest-running franchises to fit its mold of teen-friendly entertainment. Predator: Badlands eschews horror and bloodshed in favor of a wholesome Star Wars-style film, complete with its own version of Baby Yoda.