"Alien and Predator Surge: Is AVP Reboot on the Horizon?"

In 2025, fans of the Alien and Predator franchises are in for a treat with exciting new releases on the horizon. The Predator universe is expanding with two new films from the acclaimed director of Prey, Dan Trachtenberg: the live-action Predator: Badlands and the animated Hulu series Predator: Killer of Killers. Meanwhile, the Alien saga will continue with a new FX show, Alien: Earth, helmed by the talented Noah Hawley, known for his work on Fargo and Legion. While these projects are not officially linked, the intertwined history of Alien and Predator within a shared universe, seen in various films, comics, and video games, suggests potential for a future crossover.

Recent promotional materials for Predator: Badlands and Alien: Earth hint at Disney's possible groundwork for a new Alien vs. Predator (AVP) crossover. Let's delve into the developments in these franchises and explore why a new AVP might be closer than we think.

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The teaser trailer for Predator: Badlands has sparked speculation about a new Alien vs. Predator film. It features Elle Fanning as a Weyland-Yutani synthetic with a connection to a new Predator named Dek, confirmed by Trachtenberg as the film's protagonist. While the presence of a Weyland-Yutani android in a Predator film isn't necessarily a direct setup for an Alien crossover, it gains significance with the new promotional videos for Alien: Earth.

The Gestation Complete teaser for Alien: Earth is packed with Easter eggs tied to Alien lore. It showcases the black liquid mutagen from Prometheus, leading to an egg sac reminiscent of one in Alien: Romulus. A mutated facehugger-like creature emerges from this sac on a ship called the Maginot, resembling the Nostromo. This creature, labeled "Species 37" and noted for its unknown DNA by the ship's computer MU-TH-UR, hints at the origins of the Xenomorphs, as the show is set two years before the events of Alien.

A related teaser called Crate features specimen containers, with a narrator stating that the ship collected five different life forms from the darkest corners of the universe. While a classic Xenomorph is shown, the presence of multiple species suggests an expansion of the alien roster, possibly including creatures related to the Predators. This aligns with Predator: Badlands, where Dek hunts extraterrestrial monstrosities, raising the possibility of a connection between the two projects.

Alien and Predator’s Long, Intertwined History

The shared universe of Alien and Predator dates back to 1989, with the Dark Horse comic series Aliens vs. Predator, followed by the famous Xenomorph skull Easter egg in Predator 2 in 1990. Throughout the '90s, numerous AVP comics and video games reinforced their shared world. Despite the release of two AVP films in the 2000s, the franchise struggled due to poor reception, even though they were financially successful.

The Alien and Predator franchises have produced iconic films, from Ridley Scott's original Alien to James Cameron's Aliens and John McTiernan's Predator. However, the AVP films didn't meet the high standards set by these classics. The 2010s saw further setbacks with the Prometheus series and Shane Black's The Predator. Yet, the success of Prey in 2022 and Alien: Romulus in 2024 has revitalized both franchises, making a new AVP feel more imminent than ever.

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A sequel to Alien: Romulus is currently in development, with director Fede Álvarez expressing interest in helming an Alien vs. Predator film. Alien: Romulus was a critical and commercial success, revitalizing the franchise while maintaining connections to the Prometheus series. With characters like Rain Carradine and Andy heading to Yvaga III, and Predator: Badlands also set in space, there's potential for crossover hints or cameos.

Álvarez has suggested that the best AVP would surprise audiences by revealing the crossover mid-film. This approach could reinvigorate the franchise, especially with the new direction of Predator: Badlands featuring a Predator as the lead. The idea of a Predalien, introduced in previous AVP films, could be further explored, perhaps with a new creature combining Alien, Predator, and Engineer DNA.

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With the current health of both the Alien and Predator franchises, a new AVP film seems almost inevitable. The popularity of cinematic universes and cross-medium storytelling makes a crossover event highly appealing. With talented filmmakers like Álvarez and Trachtenberg involved, the stage is set for these iconic monsters to finally have the epic showdown fans have been waiting for.