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Predator: Badlands

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Directed by Dan Trachtenberg

Cast out from his clan, a young Predator finds an unlikely ally in a damaged android and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary. From TMDB

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What viewers are saying

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7 positive · 3 mixed · 1 negative

Counted from the reviewers’ own 0–10 ratings on the 11 rated TMDB user reviews we collected (7–10 positive, 5–6 mixed, 0–4 negative), not by the AI.

Viewers praise the film for shifting focus to the Predator's perspective and expanding the lore. [1][2][3] Some reviewers criticize the film for being too woke and straying from the franchise's roots. [4][5] Others appreciate the creative risks and technical execution, calling it a strong entry. [6][7][8]

Liked
  • Innovative focus on Predator as protagonist [2][3]
  • Strong world-building and lore expansion [1][9]
  • Excellent creature design and sound work [3]
  • Effective blend of action and humor [2][7]
Disliked
  • Too woke and preachy for some [4][5]
  • Story feels unpolished and unfocused [9]
  • Excessive subtitles for Predator dialogue [9]
  • Not a traditional Predator movie [5]
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  • [5]GenerationofSwine @GenerationofSwineTMDB review · Feb 18, 2026 · Rated 1/10

    LOL...I mean, serously. What is the term the braindead woke zombie goose stepping morons use everytime they trash an IP? Subverting expectations? Something like that? Well, they did it again. Once more they subverted audiance expetations by making a predator movie that's not a predator movie, which, honestly, isn't very shocking. The last thing Hollywood wants to do at the moment is give the audiance what they want …

  • [1]Chris Sawin @ChrisSawinTMDB review · Nov 11, 2025 · Rated 9/10

    Predator: Badlands is the first Predator film since 2022’s Prey. It is also the second Predator-related media released this year. Hulu’s animated anthology film, Predator: Killer of Killers, is now streaming. All three titles were directed and/or written by Dan Trachtenberg. Badlands follows Dek, a young Predator who yearns for his father's approval but struggles to escape the shadow of his bigger and older brother …

  • [2]Dean @DitendraTMDB review · Feb 15, 2026 · Rated 10/10

    Predator: Badlands is a masterclass in subverting expectations while staying fiercely loyal to the primal roots of the franchise. By shifting the narrative lens directly onto the Predator, the film achieves a level of intimacy and world-building we have never experienced in previous installments. It is a bold, visionary move that transforms the iconic hunter from a mere slasher-movie monster into a complex, nuanced …

  • [8]Sierbahnn @SierbahnnTMDB review · Jun 1, 2026 · Rated 7/10

    This is how you build That Predator and Alien are part of the same shared universe is a thing since the Dark Horse Comics books in the 90s, and there have been mentions here and there, but this is the first time we see how this integration of two intellectual properties can synergize well. The story is decidedly predator-focused, with the "human" element mostly there as a point of view, but the vision is realized …

  • [9]daniel_carr @daniel_carrTMDB review · Jan 27, 2026 · Rated 6/10

    I thought it was a great idea, telling the story of the Predators and their culture! In fact I was hoping for more of that from when "Predators" came out. Loved how they tied it in with the "Alien" franchise also loved that when they first did it with AVP. But there were a few niggles that killed it for me. Firstly, reading subtitles for too long that really isn't necessary especially when they had a synthetic …

How this was made: an AI model (deepseek-v4-flash) read 34 of the 241 public posts we collected about this film and wrote the summary, likes and dislikes, citing the posts behind each point ([n] opens the post). A second AI pass checked every statement against the posts it cites; anything it could not match was removed, and code removed any statement with quotation marks, numbers that are not in the posts, or unattributed claims about people. The split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Generated Oct 9, 2026. Method

Critics, per Wikipedia

Predator: Badlands grossed $91.1 million in the United States and Canada, and $93.5 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $184.6 million. In the United States and Canada, Predator: Badlands was released alongside Christy, Die My Love, Nuremberg and Sarah's Oil, and was initially projected to gross $25–30 million in its opening weekend. The film made $15.6 million on its first day (including $4.8 million from Wednesday and Thursday box office previews), rising estimates to $36–38 million, a record for the Predator franchise. It would end up debuting to $40 million at the domestic box office in its opening weekend, overtaking the previous franchise record held by Alien vs.…

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  • Jeff May @heytherejeffro.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 27, 2025

    A Predator movie where the Predator shows up in Washington DC, but gets all bummed because there are no spines for him take as a trophy.

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  • Vivienne M @vivziepop.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 19, 2025

    OH MY GOD! Christian recommended I watch "Predator: Killer of Killers" and I didn't realize it was animated. HOLY FUCK!!! That movie is INCREDIBLE! I'm not a big predator fan, but the movie blew me away. aaaaah. WATCH IT!! It's violent and beautiful!! ✨

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  • Rock @ricosblues.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 15, 2025

    It’s PREDATOR: BADLANDS time… #filmsky

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  • Culture Crave 🍿 @culturecrave.coBluesky · Apr 8, 2025

    First trailer for ‘Predator: Killer of Killers’ The animated film releases on Hulu June 6

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  • Crazydile Arts 🔥🐊 @crazydile.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 8, 2025

    After watching that new Predator movie, I wanted to draw Yautjas so badly x3

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  • Brendel @brendelbored.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 26, 2026

    I feel like Tim Curry would have been very good in both an Alien or a Predator film as literally any character including an Alien or a Predator

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  • Culture Crave 🍿 @culturecrave.coBluesky · Jun 18, 2025

    Dan Tratchenberg confirms he plans to bring back Naru for his next #Predator film after 'Badlands' • Will get made depending on how 'Badlands' performs • A 'Killer of Killers' follow up is also being discussed (via FANGORIA)

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  • Culture Crave 🍿 @culturecrave.coBluesky · Nov 9, 2025

    ‘Predator: Badlands’ opens to $80M at the global box office 💰 • Biggest opening weekend for any Predator movie • Production budget was $105M

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  • DiscussingFilm @discussingfilm.netBluesky · Apr 23, 2025

    First look at ‘PREDATOR: BADLANDS’ A film starring The Predator as the protagonist.

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  • Down Here For Your Soul @bombsfall.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 21, 2025

    Predator 2 (1990) is a movie that takes place in 1997 LA and there is zero ska happening. They fucked up their entire vision of the future.

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  • Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.socialBluesky · May 27, 2026

    The new teaser trailer for “Primetime,” A24’s upcoming film that stars Robert Pattinson as Chris Hansen of “To Catch a Predator,” is out

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  • Brendel @brendelbored.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 17, 2025

    There are basically only two opinions about the film Aliens vs Predator. 1. It is a non-stop thrill ride honoring both franchises with a powerhouse lead performance by Sanaa Lathan 2. I don’t appreciate cinema

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  • Culture Crave 🍿 @culturecrave.coBluesky · Nov 7, 2025

    #PredatorBadlands director Dan Trachtenberg says his original idea for the movie followed Predator killing Nazis during World War II (via The Direct)

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  • DiscussingFilm @discussingfilm.netBluesky · Nov 9, 2025

    ‘PREDATOR: BADLANDS’ had the biggest worldwide opening ever for a Predator film with $80M worldwide. Read our review: bit.ly/DFLands

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  • rev. howard arson @theophite.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 23, 2026

    predator is a better movie if you think of the actual Predator as being the yautja equivalent of an Orange County dentist on safari

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  • Birds Are Dinosaurs @birdsaredinosaurs.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 9, 2025

    Predator Badlands understands that the secret to a good Predator movie is 70 minutes of toxic masculinity and 30 minutes of "toxic masculinity has failed, time to build elaborate booby traps."

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  • Krunkidile @krunkidile.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 9, 2025

    When I go to the movies, I get a child ticket because it's slightly cheaper and theater employees aren't paid enough to give a shit. So two weeks ago I went to see Predator: Badlands... um...

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  • Joe Lasko 🔞 @joelasko.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 27, 2026

    There’s an argument to be made that Predator Badlands is the most progressive scifi movie in recent years. Heavy themes of Anti-corporation, found family, pro environment, critique of toxic masculinity, direct-action and it’s bilingual

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  • DiscussingFilm @discussingfilm.netBluesky · Apr 3, 2025

    First look at ‘PREDATOR: BADLANDS’ The film follows an outcast Predator and aims to answer the question “What if The Predator was a good guy?”

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  • rue @deathcarpets.enterdeepfo.restBluesky · Jun 3, 2024

    they should make a sexual Predator. not like THAT i mean like the Jessie Ventura movie. but with like boobs and cum and jugs. i wanna watch the predator cut someones head off and fuck the neck hole. i just think their armor is so sexy. it should be called The Sexual Predator. NOT LIKE THAT GODDD WTF

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  • DiscussingFilm @discussingfilm.netBluesky · Jun 7, 2025

    ‘PREDATOR: KILLER OF KILLERS’ is Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes at 97% Now the highest-rated film in the entire franchise. Read our review: bit.ly/DFKillers

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  • Mr. Chau @srirachachau.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 3, 2025

    There should be a Predator movie in every major city. See the Predator chasing an Elvis impersonator in Vegas, tries to catch a magician who keeps throwing illusions at him

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  • fesshole 🧻 @fesshole.bsky.socialBluesky · May 5, 2026

    I have studied film at FE and HE. Seen it all: the classics, world, European, avant-garde. I can't tell anyone this, but Arnold Schwarzenegger is my favourite actor. Predator and T2 are my favourite films.

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  • HappyToast @happytoast.co.ukBluesky · Oct 23, 2024

    Saw the next Predator film was once again going back in history and it got me thinking

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  • Casey S. Pumpkins 🎃 @caseyexplosion.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 15, 2026

    Watched Predator: Badlands last night, and I was pleasantly surprised because it felt like a Riddick movie as opposed to a Predator movie, kinda like how in the 3rd Riddick he spends a lot of time vibing out the hostile landscape and work with it, if you follow? Great vibe for this movie to have.

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  • Ryan Nanni @celebrityhottub.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 27, 2026

    PJ Fleck is our most “thinks Predator is a motivational film” coach

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  • IGN @ign.comBluesky · Dec 1, 2025

    Predator: Badlands is now officially the highest-grossing Predator movie of all-time. https://bit.ly/3KuOoW2

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  • Andrew Ihla @andrewihla.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 7, 2025

    Predator Badlands is a little like if a Predator movie was also The Dark Crystal, which is to say it could hardly be more targeted to our household if it tried.

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  • 𝑀𝓇. 𝒜𝓊𝓉𝑜𝑔𝓇𝒶𝓅𝒽 @murphagator.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 9, 2024

    You know the Predator movie would have been a lot shorter if Schaeffer had simply shot the Predator when it first showed up.

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  • lauren @lauren.rotatingsandwiches.comBluesky · Nov 5, 2025

    if you told me a few years ago we'd be getting good Predator movies i'd have told you there's never been a particularly good Predator movie, why start now

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  • haunted ghoulfriend👻🍬 @sliceofwife.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 16, 2025

    I have watched every Predator movie this year (including the animated one) so I feel super qualified to tell you that Badlands is a surprise banger

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  • Bill-a Lugosi's Dead @neokefka99.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 27, 2026

    Fun fact, Peter Cullen also did vocalizations for The Predator in the original movie.

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  • astro @astro-gazer.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 24, 2026

    It has the heart but not the rawness you expect from a Predator movie. Predator: Badlands 4/5 My Letterboxd: boxd.it/7HOQ7 #lastfourwatched #letterboxdfriday

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  • Richard ‘WeShould’ Linklater @weekendwarrior.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 12, 2026

    Predator: Badlands is now streaming on Disney+ Great movie

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  • DiscussingFilm @discussingfilm.netBluesky · Nov 6, 2025

    ‘PREDATOR: BADLANDS’ is the first film in the franchise to have the Predator as the hero, and this risk pays off huge in a thrilling adventure with jaw-dropping action. Find out more in our review... discussingfilm.net/2025/11/04/p...

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  • DiscussingFilm @discussingfilm.netBluesky · Apr 3, 2025

    First logo for ‘PREDATOR BADLANDS’ A film set in the future and starring The Predator as the protagonist.

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  • Encyclopaedia Britannica @britannica.comBluesky · Jul 25, 2025

    The guy who played the Predator in the 1987 film 'Predator' also played the helicopter pilot who saved people from the Predator. Inside you there are two wolves.

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  • TGWeaver @tgweaver.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 1, 2026

    The Predator-Prey Film, pages 11-14 (Conclusion) I hope the responsible parties are brought to justice!

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  • batkaren @batkaren.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 28, 2024

    Misread the movie guide as Allen vs Predator, and I was like, “you got this, Allen.”

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  • priscilla page @priscillapage.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 4, 2025

    waiting for the Predator movie that aims to answer the question "What if the Predator was my best friend?"

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  • Brandon Santiago @4brandonjs4.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 16, 2026

    Finally saw Predator Badlands. Would burn everything to the ground for Bud. Love her so much. Fun movie.

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  • Gretchen Felker-Martin PRE ORDER CHIMERA 2.16.27 🍉 @scumbelievable.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 19, 2024

    PREY is the best Predator movie by a damn country mile. www.patreon.com/posts/701238...

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  • J¡m Vaughn @jiminyspigot.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 24, 2024

    Disney could make an Ewoks vs. Predator movie, but they're too chickenshit.

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  • DiscussingFilm @discussingfilm.netBluesky · Nov 5, 2025

    Dan Trachtenberg says he cast Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi as the main Predator in ‘PREDATOR: BADLANDS’ after he beat a group of stuntmen in an obstacle course. They also created a full Yautja language for the film, which Dimitrius learned and performed all of his lines in.

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  • Max Kennerly @maxkennerly.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 26, 2025

    If the holidays get you down, consider watching a heartfelt movie about found family like Predator: Badlands.

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  • Ian Russell @ianrussell.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 10, 2026

    He and Arnold were the only two governors to appear in a movie together (Predator, 1987).

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  • Bloody Disgusting @bloody-disgusting.comBluesky · Nov 15, 2024

    Director Dan Trachtenberg delivered a huge reveal about his upcoming PREDATOR: BADLANDS movie starring Elle Fanning- the Predator will be the protagonist! bloody-disgusting.com/movie/383966...

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  • Greg Miller @gameovergreggy.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 27, 2025

    Predator 2 In Review - Every Alien & Predator Movie Ranked & Recapped youtu.be/6Stbe8JYEKY

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  • Greg Miller @gameovergreggy.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 24, 2025

    The journey through every Alien and Predator movie begins here. Facehug'em! Alien In Review - Every Alien & Predator Movie Ranked & Recapped youtu.be/jsLjkO3yaFc

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  • Shea Serrano @sheaserrano.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 18, 2025

    here is an essay Predator this is the most important thing i have ever written goodmovie.substack.com/p/predator (no paywall on this one — it’s free for everyone)

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  • IGN @ign.comBluesky · Dec 7, 2025

    Predator: Badlands is now officially the highest-grossing Predator movie of all-time, including the Alien crossover films. https://t.co/byUP1sgWq1

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  • Drunk On Mystery, but like....Spooky @drunkonmystery.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 7, 2026

    Literally, yes. The whole reason Predator works is that it takes a team of crack badass commandos from an 80s action movie, has them act out an 80s action movie for the 30 minutes, and then the Predator shows up and all of a sudden it's a slasher movie, but the commandos DON'T KNOW THAT.

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  • David Chen @davechen.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 2, 2025

    I’ve seen PREDATOR: KILLER OF KILLERS (June 6, Hulu) & it is ridiculously good. Animated action filmmaking on a level that we rarely see. A triptych of stories featuring the most badass people imaginable going up against one of the greatest villains in cinema history. A blast from start to finish.

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  • Monica At The Movies @monicasmovies.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 11, 2026

    Predator 2 (1990) 🎬🖤 Directed by Stephen Hopkins

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  • TGWeaver @tgweaver.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 1, 2026

    The Predator-Prey Film, pages 7-10

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  • SpookMind: The Cortex of Fear @itsphetz.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 2, 2024

    they should make a movie with a Predator in it

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  • DiscussingFilm @discussingfilm.netBluesky · Feb 16, 2026

    Find out why the writer of ‘PROJECT HAIL MARY’ got a special thank you in the ‘PREDATOR: BADLANDS’ credits... discussingfilm.net/2026/02/16/w...

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  • Brendel @brendelbored.bsky.socialBluesky · May 23, 2025

    If you can’t make an interesting movie about the Predator, the solution is not to add Rodan or Mothra or a dang xenomorph it’s to make a better Predator movie. They can’t talk to each other! They have mouth pincers!

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  • Matinee Mode @matineemode.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 8, 2025

    Mentally I’m watching PREDATOR 2 at the movie theater in SCENES FROM A MALL.

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  • TGWeaver @tgweaver.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 1, 2026

    The Predator-Prey Film, pages 4-6

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Elle Fanning
Thia / Tessa
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Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi
Dek / Father
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Ravi Narayan
Bud
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Michael Homick
Kwei (Suit)
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Reuben De Jong
Father (Suit)
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Alison Wright
MU/TH/UR (voice)
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Agung Bagus
Gero (uncredited)

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