Predator: Badlands

A young Yautja warrior initially seen as weak due to his smaller size, determined to prove himself by hunting the Kalisk. His journey moves from exile to leadership as he forms an unorthodox clan and earns a trophy to legitimize his status. He grows into a decisive leader who embraces a broader, if contested, sense of belonging.

Clan leader and Dek's father, stern and merciless, who sees Dek as weakness. He orders Dek's execution and confronts him in a climactic battle for control of the clan. His defeat marks a tipping point that paves the way for a new era among the Yautja.

A Weyland-Yutani Synthetic whose legs were severed by the Kalisk. She adapts quickly, forming a bond with Dek as they navigate Genna and pursue the Kalisk. Her curiosity about life forms leads to emotional complexity and resilience.

A formidable unkillable creature native to Genna, capable of regeneration. It is the hunted target and a central driver of Wey-Yu’s exploitation plans. The Kalisk’s power and menace shape every confrontation and rescue attempt.

A small blue alien-monkey creature with impenetrable skin who forms an early bond with Thia and later aids Dek. Bud’s presence challenges Dek’s belief that attachment equates weakness and helps shift the group's dynamics.

A Wey-Yu Synthetic with a mission to locate and study the Kalisk. She tortures Dek and plans to decommission Thia, embodying corporate coldness and control. Her downfall comes at the Kalisk’s hands and Dek’s retaliation.