With a third 'Predator' film under his belt, Dan Trachtenberg told Deadline about the subtle 'Alien' crossover with his latest entry in the franchise.

"Predator: Badlands" contains a cameo that came about because of director Dan Trachtenberg's relationship with "Stranger Things" creators Matt and Ross Duffer.

In other words, Trachtenberg didn't want Predator: Badlands to feel like so many other modern blockbusters that only make sense if you're watched the movies and shows leading up to it (looking at you Marvel).

Audiences have seen three new movies (Prey, Alien: Romulus, Predator: Killer Of Killers) and a new TV series (Alien: Earth), and we’ll be treated to the arrival of Predator: Badlands in theaters everywhere.

"Predator: Badlands" star Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi discusses being strapped to Elle Fanning, learning the Yautja language and being a hero Predator.

Predator: Badlands brings back the hunt and here, find out where it stands in the overall timeline of the Predator franchise.

Badlands on on streaming? If you're a fan of the alien big game hunter then the new movie – which, for the first time ever features a Yautja, as the species is now officially known, as the protagonist – is appointment viewing.

Badlands speared $4.8M million in previews, which includes both Wednesday fan and Thursday night shows. The preview number is under another sci-fi genre title Alien: Romulus‘ $6.5M which was another franchise reboot for the revived 20th Century Studios under new owner Disney.