As if Dek didn't have a hard enough time making it as a Yautja by being born a runt, but early drafts of Dan Trachtenberg's Predator: Badlands would have seen the protagonist Predator struggle with blindness as well! Concept art recently shared to Instagram by HAMMY depicts what would have been a Pred-tech visor – which would have allowed Dek to see, or at least interpret his environment more effectively than the standard infrared masks conventionally worn by Yautja. The concept was ultimately scrapped and Dek retained his eyesight.
See more official Predator: Badlands concept artwork in our image gallery!
What do you think of this idea? Would Dek being blind added to his character? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
Dan Trachtenberg's Predator: Badlands released in theaters on November 7th, 2025! See how well the film performed at the box office, here!
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