Everyone meet Bud – a short, stout alien creature which will somehow play a part in Dek's journey on the hostile world of Kalisk in Predator: Badlands. Previously, the Bud was teased during NECA's Badlands figure showcase at SDCC this past summer but now, today we have a look at a Funko POP Predator: Badlands figure (via Reddit) which reveals Bud's name. The Funko figure is called Dek with Bud:
Bud has been notably absent from every Predator: Badlands trailer and marketing so far. What exactly his role will be in the film remains to be seen.
What do you think of Bud so far?
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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