- - 'Predator' spoilers! How that 'Badlands' ending sets up the future

Brian Truitt, USA TODAYNovember 8, 2025 at 10:15 PM

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Spoiler alert! We're discussing important plot points and the ending of "Predator: Badlands" (in theaters now), so beware if you haven't seen it yet.

We've seen plenty of killer dude Predators in movies over the years. So what's a mommy Predator going to be like?

Franchise fans are bound to get a taste sooner rather than later if an intriguing cliffhanger tease pays off from the new movie "Predator: Badlands."

Directed by Dan Trachtenberg, "Badlands" centers on a young outcast Predator named Dek (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi). Undersized but scrappy, Dek wants to prove himself to his tribe on the Predator home world of Yautja, especially after his father Njohrr wanted Dek's older brother Kwei to execute him. (The sibling saves Dek and then is killed by their dad.)

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Synthetic android Thia (Elle Fanning, left) and Dek (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi) help each other on their quests in "Predator: Badlands."

Dek escapes and ventures to the planet Genna – where all manner of plant and animal want to murder you – to hunt the Kalisk, a giant apex predator that no one's ever been able to kill. He meets and strikes a bargain with the android Thia (Elle Fanning): If he helps her get some new legs, she'll assist in finding the Kalisk.

Things get hairy from there for both of them. Let's talk the biggest "Badlands" spoilers, from that vengeful ending to an unexpected maternal appearance.

What happens in the ending of 'Predator: Badlands'?

Dek (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi) tussles with the giant apex predator, the Kalisk, in "Predator: Badlands."

Dek and Thia befriend a strange froggy creature they name Bud, who turns out to be a baby Kalisk. They also make an enemy: Thia's synthetic "sister" Tessa (also Fanning), whose mission is to bring the adult Kalisk back to Earth. Tessa is eaten by the Kalisk but lives, and kills the Kalisk. And when Tessa threatens Thia, Bud takes the enemy android out.

The new pals return to Yautja, bringing Tessa's metal skull. Njohrr refuses to acknowledge Dek's victory, so the youngster disarms and traps him in a laser force field, takes a invisibility cloak from his dad, and Bud (who's grown a LOT during the trip) kills the elder Predator. The movie ends with our heroes standing tall as other Predators enter the picture.

Cynthia Erivo takes flight again as the magical Elphaba in "Wicked: For Good." Check out our exclusive peeks at the anticipated movie musical sequel and all the other new films you need to see this holiday season.

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Cynthia Erivo takes flight again as the magical Elphaba in "Wicked: For Good." Check out our exclusive peeks at the anticipated movie musical sequel and all the other new films you need to see this holiday season.

">Cynthia Erivo takes flight again as the magical Elphaba in "Wicked: For Good." Check out our exclusive peeks at the anticipated movie musical sequel and all the other new films you need to see this holiday season.

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" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Jay Kelly" (Nov. 14 in theaters, Dec. 5 on Netflix): A-list movie star Jay (George Clooney, far left) embarks on a reflective trip with his feisty publicist (Laura Dern) and loyal manager (Adam Sandler) in the meta dramedy.

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"Jay Kelly" (Nov. 14 in theaters, Dec. 5 on Netflix): A-list movie star Jay (George Clooney, far left) embarks on a reflective trip with his feisty publicist (Laura Dern) and loyal manager (Adam Sandler) in the meta dramedy.

">"Jay Kelly" (Nov. 14 in theaters, Dec. 5 on Netflix): A-list movie star Jay (George Clooney, far left) embarks on a reflective trip with his feisty publicist (Laura Dern) and loyal manager (Adam Sandler) in the meta dramedy.

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" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Now You See Me: Now You Don’t" (Nov. 14 in theaters): Justice Smith (far left), Ariana Greenblatt and Dominic Sessa play a trio of skilled illusionists recruited by Jack Wilder (Dave Franco) for a diamond heist in the magic-filled action threequel.

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"Now You See Me: Now You Don’t" (Nov. 14 in theaters): Justice Smith (far left), Ariana Greenblatt and Dominic Sessa play a trio of skilled illusionists recruited by Jack Wilder (Dave Franco) for a diamond heist in the magic-filled action threequel.

">"Now You See Me: Now You Don’t" (Nov. 14 in theaters): Justice Smith (far left), Ariana Greenblatt and Dominic Sessa play a trio of skilled illusionists recruited by Jack Wilder (Dave Franco) for a diamond heist in the magic-filled action threequel.

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" style=padding-bottom:56%>"The Running Man" (Nov. 14 in theaters): In Edgar Wright's new take on Stephen King's dystopian thriller, a desperate father (Glen Powell) volunteers for the deadliest game show on TV where he'll win a billion dollars or die in the process.

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"The Running Man" (Nov. 14 in theaters): In Edgar Wright's new take on Stephen King's dystopian thriller, a desperate father (Glen Powell) volunteers for the deadliest game show on TV where he'll win a billion dollars or die in the process.

">"The Running Man" (Nov. 14 in theaters): In Edgar Wright's new take on Stephen King's dystopian thriller, a desperate father (Glen Powell) volunteers for the deadliest game show on TV where he'll win a billion dollars or die in the process.

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" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Rental Family" (Nov. 21 in theaters): An American actor (Brendan Fraser, left) works for a company that hires him out to play roles in people's lives including as a journalist interviewing a Japanese film legend (Akira Emoto).

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"Rental Family" (Nov. 21 in theaters): An American actor (Brendan Fraser, left) works for a company that hires him out to play roles in people's lives including as a journalist interviewing a Japanese film legend (Akira Emoto).

">"Rental Family" (Nov. 21 in theaters): An American actor (Brendan Fraser, left) works for a company that hires him out to play roles in people's lives including as a journalist interviewing a Japanese film legend (Akira Emoto).

" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/S_EurYMndZE.HibMYOiRaw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/e3cc77d3584c22e32a0dd3f8801d0cf6 class=caas-img>"Sisu: Road to Revenge" (Nov. 21 in theaters): Jorma Tommila reprises his role as a hard-to-kill ex-soldier who returns home and is pursued by the man who murdered his family in the action thriller sequel.

" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Sisu: Road to Revenge" (Nov. 21 in theaters): Jorma Tommila reprises his role as a hard-to-kill ex-soldier who returns home and is pursued by the man who murdered his family in the action thriller sequel.

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"Sisu: Road to Revenge" (Nov. 21 in theaters): Jorma Tommila reprises his role as a hard-to-kill ex-soldier who returns home and is pursued by the man who murdered his family in the action thriller sequel.

">"Sisu: Road to Revenge" (Nov. 21 in theaters): Jorma Tommila reprises his role as a hard-to-kill ex-soldier who returns home and is pursued by the man who murdered his family in the action thriller sequel.

" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/qhj4la7TX6LIe_yfcX7Uzg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/e2c18d369da9409e1cc94c51e88420c5 class=caas-img>"Wicked: For Good" (Nov. 21 in theaters): The closer of Jon M. Chu's two-part movie musical features Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as fugitive witch Elphaba and her torn bestie Glinda, who must work together to save Oz.

" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Wicked: For Good" (Nov. 21 in theaters): The closer of Jon M. Chu's two-part movie musical features Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as fugitive witch Elphaba and her torn bestie Glinda, who must work together to save Oz.

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"Wicked: For Good" (Nov. 21 in theaters): The closer of Jon M. Chu's two-part movie musical features Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as fugitive witch Elphaba and her torn bestie Glinda, who must work together to save Oz.

">"Wicked: For Good" (Nov. 21 in theaters): The closer of Jon M. Chu's two-part movie musical features Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as fugitive witch Elphaba and her torn bestie Glinda, who must work together to save Oz.

" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/AFC6QqluP3MrA7UrCCcj1A--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD01MjA-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/7a179779551ae13ffbeefddd3a5c1f5f class=caas-img>"Eternity" (Nov. 26 in theaters): In the fantasy romantic comedy, Larry (Miles Teller) arrives in the afterlife and waits for his wife Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) to decide where to spend eternity, but someone else has been pining for her, too.

" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Eternity" (Nov. 26 in theaters): In the fantasy romantic comedy, Larry (Miles Teller) arrives in the afterlife and waits for his wife Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) to decide where to spend eternity, but someone else has been pining for her, too.

" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/2UURqVlIrae06qljPeVRLA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/72f56e6cbfd9a8b69ae506b08568b21a class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Running Man,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="

"Eternity" (Nov. 26 in theaters): In the fantasy romantic comedy, Larry (Miles Teller) arrives in the afterlife and waits for his wife Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) to decide where to spend eternity, but someone else has been pining for her, too.

">"Eternity" (Nov. 26 in theaters): In the fantasy romantic comedy, Larry (Miles Teller) arrives in the afterlife and waits for his wife Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) to decide where to spend eternity, but someone else has been pining for her, too.

" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/2UURqVlIrae06qljPeVRLA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/72f56e6cbfd9a8b69ae506b08568b21a class=caas-img>"Hamnet" (Nov. 26 in theaters): Director Chloé Zhao's family drama centers on William Shakespeare (Paul Mescal) and his wife Agnes (Jessie Buckley), who navigate domestic issues and a gut-wrenching tragedy.

" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Hamnet" (Nov. 26 in theaters): Director Chloé Zhao's family drama centers on William Shakespeare (Paul Mescal) and his wife Agnes (Jessie Buckley), who navigate domestic issues and a gut-wrenching tragedy.

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"Hamnet" (Nov. 26 in theaters): Director Chloé Zhao's family drama centers on William Shakespeare (Paul Mescal) and his wife Agnes (Jessie Buckley), who navigate domestic issues and a gut-wrenching tragedy.

">"Hamnet" (Nov. 26 in theaters): Director Chloé Zhao's family drama centers on William Shakespeare (Paul Mescal) and his wife Agnes (Jessie Buckley), who navigate domestic issues and a gut-wrenching tragedy.

" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/m9KLhxa5FkjXExj49IYUwg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04MjU-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/34580d86f20fedf0a2035ef3a1983039 class=caas-img>"The Plague" (Nov. 26 in theaters): Joel Edgerton (center) stars in the coming-of-age psychological thriller as a coach at a water polo summer camp where the youngsters bully and turn on each other, leading to a violent outburst.

" style=padding-bottom:56%>"The Plague" (Nov. 26 in theaters): Joel Edgerton (center) stars in the coming-of-age psychological thriller as a coach at a water polo summer camp where the youngsters bully and turn on each other, leading to a violent outburst.

" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/1Tu5ezdv6JzZUVcta.KTwg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD01MjA-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/87dfbb02d1c90f488fed75ff146928aa class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Running Man,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="

"The Plague" (Nov. 26 in theaters): Joel Edgerton (center) stars in the coming-of-age psychological thriller as a coach at a water polo summer camp where the youngsters bully and turn on each other, leading to a violent outburst.

">"The Plague" (Nov. 26 in theaters): Joel Edgerton (center) stars in the coming-of-age psychological thriller as a coach at a water polo summer camp where the youngsters bully and turn on each other, leading to a violent outburst.

" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/1Tu5ezdv6JzZUVcta.KTwg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD01MjA-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/87dfbb02d1c90f488fed75ff146928aa class=caas-img>"Zootopia 2" (Nov. 26 in theaters): The Disney animated sequel catches up with Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin, left) and Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman), who are now partners in the police force investigating a mysterious snake.

" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Zootopia 2" (Nov. 26 in theaters): The Disney animated sequel catches up with Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin, left) and Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman), who are now partners in the police force investigating a mysterious snake.

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"Zootopia 2" (Nov. 26 in theaters): The Disney animated sequel catches up with Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin, left) and Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman), who are now partners in the police force investigating a mysterious snake.

">"Zootopia 2" (Nov. 26 in theaters): The Disney animated sequel catches up with Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin, left) and Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman), who are now partners in the police force investigating a mysterious snake.

" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/myInyJcdBkDcY.hRoWd9Cg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD01MjA-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/d52e6078bd7b5abec02e86d9899f3efc class=caas-img>"Five Nights at Freddy's 2" (Dec. 5 in theaters): Vanessa (Elizabeth Lail) and Mike (Josh Hutcherson) again have to deal with the murderous animatronic animals of Freddy Fazbear's Pizza in the horror sequel.

" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Five Nights at Freddy's 2" (Dec. 5 in theaters): Vanessa (Elizabeth Lail) and Mike (Josh Hutcherson) again have to deal with the murderous animatronic animals of Freddy Fazbear's Pizza in the horror sequel.

" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/MQp6HFkxVKg7KCcjjeRBEw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04MDQ-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/b9b012eec84b5350657901bafbdc9cdd class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Running Man,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="

"Five Nights at Freddy's 2" (Dec. 5 in theaters): Vanessa (Elizabeth Lail) and Mike (Josh Hutcherson) again have to deal with the murderous animatronic animals of Freddy Fazbear's Pizza in the horror sequel.

">"Five Nights at Freddy's 2" (Dec. 5 in theaters): Vanessa (Elizabeth Lail) and Mike (Josh Hutcherson) again have to deal with the murderous animatronic animals of Freddy Fazbear's Pizza in the horror sequel.

" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/MQp6HFkxVKg7KCcjjeRBEw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04MDQ-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/b9b012eec84b5350657901bafbdc9cdd class=caas-img>"Ella McCay" (Dec. 12 in theaters): Ella (Emma Mackey, right), who's named governor of her home state when her mentor steps down, gets advice from her Aunt Helen (Jamie Lee Curtis) in the James L. Brooks political dramedy.

" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Ella McCay" (Dec. 12 in theaters): Ella (Emma Mackey, right), who's named governor of her home state when her mentor steps down, gets advice from her Aunt Helen (Jamie Lee Curtis) in the James L. Brooks political dramedy.

" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/RFfNHO3Ju6kpakPICFt6aQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/2e880d49dc6033b7e3c58d68ca3e7572 class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Running Man,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="

"Ella McCay" (Dec. 12 in theaters): Ella (Emma Mackey, right), who's named governor of her home state when her mentor steps down, gets advice from her Aunt Helen (Jamie Lee Curtis) in the James L. Brooks political dramedy.

">"Ella McCay" (Dec. 12 in theaters): Ella (Emma Mackey, right), who's named governor of her home state when her mentor steps down, gets advice from her Aunt Helen (Jamie Lee Curtis) in the James L. Brooks political dramedy.

" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/RFfNHO3Ju6kpakPICFt6aQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/2e880d49dc6033b7e3c58d68ca3e7572 class=caas-img>"Avatar: Fire and Ash" (Dec. 19 in theaters): New antagonist Varang (Oona Chaplin) is the fierce leader of the Ash People in James Cameron's sci-fi adventure, which catches up with Jake Sully and his family on Pandora.

" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Avatar: Fire and Ash" (Dec. 19 in theaters): New antagonist Varang (Oona Chaplin) is the fierce leader of the Ash People in James Cameron's sci-fi adventure, which catches up with Jake Sully and his family on Pandora.

" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/y9pZOJbjaXXLJgfdgHz_yQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02NTU-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/ea6841f3aa30bfec331617014bff83d9 class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Running Man,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="

"Avatar: Fire and Ash" (Dec. 19 in theaters): New antagonist Varang (Oona Chaplin) is the fierce leader of the Ash People in James Cameron's sci-fi adventure, which catches up with Jake Sully and his family on Pandora.

">"Avatar: Fire and Ash" (Dec. 19 in theaters): New antagonist Varang (Oona Chaplin) is the fierce leader of the Ash People in James Cameron's sci-fi adventure, which catches up with Jake Sully and his family on Pandora.

" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/y9pZOJbjaXXLJgfdgHz_yQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02NTU-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/ea6841f3aa30bfec331617014bff83d9 class=caas-img>"The Housemaid" (Dec. 19 in theaters): Based on the Freida McFadden novel, the psychological thriller stars Sydney Sweeney (left) as the new live-in housemaid for a wealthy wife (Amanda Seyfried) – a dream gig that turns into a nightmare.

" style=padding-bottom:56%>"The Housemaid" (Dec. 19 in theaters): Based on the Freida McFadden novel, the psychological thriller stars Sydney Sweeney (left) as the new live-in housemaid for a wealthy wife (Amanda Seyfried) – a dream gig that turns into a nightmare.

" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/zajd3j.V7AuQLgU2ro.UQQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/2149c5ae06abf2003b9ffdaa05aa32d8 class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Running Man,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="

"The Housemaid" (Dec. 19 in theaters): Based on the Freida McFadden novel, the psychological thriller stars Sydney Sweeney (left) as the new live-in housemaid for a wealthy wife (Amanda Seyfried) – a dream gig that turns into a nightmare.

">"The Housemaid" (Dec. 19 in theaters): Based on the Freida McFadden novel, the psychological thriller stars Sydney Sweeney (left) as the new live-in housemaid for a wealthy wife (Amanda Seyfried) – a dream gig that turns into a nightmare.

" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/zajd3j.V7AuQLgU2ro.UQQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/2149c5ae06abf2003b9ffdaa05aa32d8 class=caas-img>"Is This Thing On?" (Dec. 19 in theaters): The dramedy stars Will Arnett (center, with Bradley Cooper and Andra Day) as a middle-aged dad who finds a new and therapeutic hobby when he signs up for an open mic comedy night.

" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Is This Thing On?" (Dec. 19 in theaters): The dramedy stars Will Arnett (center, with Bradley Cooper and Andra Day) as a middle-aged dad who finds a new and therapeutic hobby when he signs up for an open mic comedy night.

" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/zNBfqI7VMNZRwDzkoT6QEQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD03NTg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/b74837265d04227f078cfeeb67e909f2 class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Running Man,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="

"Is This Thing On?" (Dec. 19 in theaters): The dramedy stars Will Arnett (center, with Bradley Cooper and Andra Day) as a middle-aged dad who finds a new and therapeutic hobby when he signs up for an open mic comedy night.

">"Is This Thing On?" (Dec. 19 in theaters): The dramedy stars Will Arnett (center, with Bradley Cooper and Andra Day) as a middle-aged dad who finds a new and therapeutic hobby when he signs up for an open mic comedy night.

" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/zNBfqI7VMNZRwDzkoT6QEQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD03NTg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/b74837265d04227f078cfeeb67e909f2 class=caas-img>"The SpongeBob Movie: Search For SquarePants" (Dec. 19 in theaters): The animated comedy adventure finds SpongeBob (voiced by Tom Kenny, left) on a quest where he runs afoul of the villainous Flying Dutchman (Mark Hamill).

" style=padding-bottom:56%>"The SpongeBob Movie: Search For SquarePants" (Dec. 19 in theaters): The animated comedy adventure finds SpongeBob (voiced by Tom Kenny, left) on a quest where he runs afoul of the villainous Flying Dutchman (Mark Hamill).

" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/vPZB.BnIPTuY86z.14RY6w--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02NzE-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/1b00c9669f8d9cd97efa2cc245b13a1c class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Running Man,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="

"The SpongeBob Movie: Search For SquarePants" (Dec. 19 in theaters): The animated comedy adventure finds SpongeBob (voiced by Tom Kenny, left) on a quest where he runs afoul of the villainous Flying Dutchman (Mark Hamill).

">"The SpongeBob Movie: Search For SquarePants" (Dec. 19 in theaters): The animated comedy adventure finds SpongeBob (voiced by Tom Kenny, left) on a quest where he runs afoul of the villainous Flying Dutchman (Mark Hamill).

" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/vPZB.BnIPTuY86z.14RY6w--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02NzE-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/1b00c9669f8d9cd97efa2cc245b13a1c class=caas-img>"Anaconda" (Dec. 25 in theaters): The horror comedy stars Jack Black (center) and Paul Rudd as best friends who venture to the jungle in a mission to find a gigantic snake for a remake of their favorite movie.

" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Anaconda" (Dec. 25 in theaters): The horror comedy stars Jack Black (center) and Paul Rudd as best friends who venture to the jungle in a mission to find a gigantic snake for a remake of their favorite movie.

" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/M_xqgsiyubjTRLz.re69Qg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/6f3eaa4b8ce93c55dc9201bf6337b6f7 class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Running Man,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="

"Anaconda" (Dec. 25 in theaters): The horror comedy stars Jack Black (center) and Paul Rudd as best friends who venture to the jungle in a mission to find a gigantic snake for a remake of their favorite movie.

">"Anaconda" (Dec. 25 in theaters): The horror comedy stars Jack Black (center) and Paul Rudd as best friends who venture to the jungle in a mission to find a gigantic snake for a remake of their favorite movie.

" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/M_xqgsiyubjTRLz.re69Qg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/6f3eaa4b8ce93c55dc9201bf6337b6f7 class=caas-img>"Song Sung Blue" (Dec. 25 in theaters): Based on a true story, the musical drama follows a Vietnam vet (Hugh Jackman) who meets another struggling divorced musician (Kate Hudson) and they form a popular Neil Diamond tribute band.

" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Song Sung Blue" (Dec. 25 in theaters): Based on a true story, the musical drama follows a Vietnam vet (Hugh Jackman) who meets another struggling divorced musician (Kate Hudson) and they form a popular Neil Diamond tribute band.

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"Song Sung Blue" (Dec. 25 in theaters): Based on a true story, the musical drama follows a Vietnam vet (Hugh Jackman) who meets another struggling divorced musician (Kate Hudson) and they form a popular Neil Diamond tribute band.

">"Song Sung Blue" (Dec. 25 in theaters): Based on a true story, the musical drama follows a Vietnam vet (Hugh Jackman) who meets another struggling divorced musician (Kate Hudson) and they form a popular Neil Diamond tribute band.

" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/WTXvp3_8p5Msyi2IHamD4g--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02Njk-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/a4c41d310727cdb819ef76f3d3ade628 class=caas-img>"The Testament of Ann Lee" (Dec. 25 in theaters): The historical musical drama stars Amanda Seyfried (center) as Ann Lee, who found followers and critics alike as the leader of the Shakers religious movement in the 18th century.

" style=padding-bottom:56%>"The Testament of Ann Lee" (Dec. 25 in theaters): The historical musical drama stars Amanda Seyfried (center) as Ann Lee, who found followers and critics alike as the leader of the Shakers religious movement in the 18th century.

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"The Testament of Ann Lee" (Dec. 25 in theaters): The historical musical drama stars Amanda Seyfried (center) as Ann Lee, who found followers and critics alike as the leader of the Shakers religious movement in the 18th century.

">"The Testament of Ann Lee" (Dec. 25 in theaters): The historical musical drama stars Amanda Seyfried (center) as Ann Lee, who found followers and critics alike as the leader of the Shakers religious movement in the 18th century.

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Is there a post-credits scene in 'Predator: Badlands'?

Dek (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi) faces an unexpected presence at the end of "Predator: Badlands": his mom.

Kind of! That final moment happens, the movie's title appears on screen, but instead of credits rolling, immediately we go back to Yautja, where Dek and Thia watch as a large ship arrives in the distance. "Friends of yours?" Thia asks. "It's my mother," Dek responds.

Even though we don't get to actually see Mom, that scene is "a lovely allusion to more heightened crazy emotional stakes, more heightened crazy physical stakes, and also a thing that we have not seen in the franchise," Trachtenberg says about a female Predator.

So what is one like? "What I've thought about is just that I don't want it to merely be like the kinds of drawings that we've seen in fan art and stuff," the director says, "but really put thought into it and make sure that it's unexpected and super-badass."

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