Raising Predator: Badlands parents guide: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
Predator: Badlands parents guide: the film is rated PG-13 in the US "for sequences of strong sci-fi violence," per the MPA. Predator, Predator 2, Predators and Predator: Killer of Killers are rated R, while the crossover Alien vs. Predator is also PG-13. The UK's BBFC rated Badlands 12A for moderate violence, threat and injury detail, and Germany's FSK rated it 16. Common Sense Media, an independent nonprofit, lists it for ages 14 and up.
Predator: Badlands at a glance
- ✓Official rating above age 7
MPA: PG-13; BBFC: 12A; FSK: 16 - ✓Violence in rating descriptors
MPA: strong sci-fi violence - ✓Scary content in rating descriptors
BBFC: threat - –Bad language in rating descriptors
None in MPA or BBFC advice - –Sexual content, drugs, or alcohol in rating descriptors
None in MPA or BBFC advice - ✓Rated 12 or higher in the UK or Germany
BBFC: 12A; FSK: 16
Each flag is a yes-or-no fact from the sources on this page. The number is a count of flags, not a safety score. How we count. Rating reasons marked mild, very mild, or brief don't count.
| Type | Sci-fi action film (2025) about a young Predator ousted by his clan source |
|---|---|
| US (MPA) | PG-13 (parents strongly cautioned; some material may be inappropriate for children under 13) — "for sequences of strong sci-fi violence" (20th Century Studios) source |
| UK (BBFC) | 12A (no one under 12 unless with an adult) in cinemas; 12 on home video — moderate violence, threat, injury detail source |
| Germany (FSK) | 16 (released for ages 16 and up) — violence, threat source |
| Common Sense Media | 14+ — lots of fighting between monsters and robots; severed limbs |
| Other films (MPA) | Predator, Predator 2, Predators, Killer of Killers: R; Alien vs. Predator: PG-13 source |
Checked October 2026. Ratings and settings change; check the official source before you decide. What do these ratings mean?
Facts for parents, not medical or legal advice. If you're worried about your child, talk to your pediatrician.
What Predator: Badlands is about
A young Predator sets out on a journey of revenge after his clan casts him out, per the BBFC. Dan Trachtenberg directed; Elle Fanning plays a synthetic, or "synth," and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi plays the Predator, Dek. Common Sense Media calls it the seventh film in the Predator franchise.
Predator: Badlands parents guide: what's in it
Short answer: PG-13 in the US, 12A in the UK, 16 in Germany.
- US (MPA): PG-13, sequences of strong sci-fi violence.
- UK (BBFC): 12A, moderate violence, threat, injury detail.
- Germany (FSK): 16, violence and threat.
The BBFC describes frequent fantasy fights between aliens, robots and monsters, a focus on bladed weapons, and occasional bloody injury detail, including decapitations and severed limbs that look unrealistic. Common Sense Media notes one use of "s--t" and no sex or drinking.
Is Predator: Badlands rated R?
Short answer: No. The MPA rated it PG-13.
On filmratings.com, Predator, Predator 2, Predators and Predator: Killer of Killers are rated R, mostly for strong bloody violence. The crossover Alien vs. Predator is PG-13.
The habit kids may copy: getting even
Dek starts the film set on revenge. Common Sense Media notes he's quick-tempered but slowly learns to trust others.
Try tonight: the angry moment
When your child is mad at a sibling or friend, kneel down and say: "I see a dragon. Let's take three dragon breaths before we decide what to do." Breathe out slowly together, then ask what they want to do now. In our program, this is the lesson "The Dragon Inside": noticing anger before it takes over.
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FAQ
What is Predator: Badlands rated?
PG-13 in the US for sequences of strong sci-fi violence. It's 12A in the UK and 16 in Germany.
What age is Predator: Badlands for?
The MPA rates it PG-13. Common Sense Media lists it for 14+, and Germany's FSK rated it 16.
Is Predator: Badlands bloody?
The BBFC lists occasional bloody injury detail, such as stabbings and severed limbs, that looks unrealistic.
Are the other Predator movies rated R?
Most are: Predator, Predator 2, Predators and Predator: Killer of Killers are R. Alien vs. Predator is PG-13, per the MPA.
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