The director of *Predator: Badlands* has revealed a significant change made to the film following a viewing of *Alien: Romulus*. The alteration, described as something they “gotta use,” highlights the interconnectedness of the sci-fi franchises and demonstrates a reactive creative process.

While specifics of the change remain undisclosed, the director’s statement suggests *Alien: Romulus* provided inspiration or a new approach to a particular element within *Predator: Badlands*. This isn't the first time the *Alien* and *Predator* franchises have influenced each other, though the timing of this particular adjustment is noteworthy.

The announcement comes amidst a surge of new content for both franchises. Audiences have recently experienced *Prey*, *Alien: Romulus*, and *Predator: Killer of Killers*, alongside the television series *Alien: Earth*. *Predator: Badlands* is the latest addition, slated for theatrical release and continuing the expansion of the *Predator* universe.

The film promises to further explore the lore and mythology surrounding the Predators, building on previous installments and introducing new threats and characters. The director’s willingness to adapt the film based on another franchise's release underscores a commitment to staying current within the broader sci-fi landscape and potentially responding to audience reception of recent releases.