Predator: Badlands Director is Taking on a New Disney Reboot
Director Dan Trachtenberg is developing an original film inspired by Disney’s Sleeping Beauty, marking his latest venture into reimagining iconic intellectual property. The project remains in early development stages, with Trachtenberg collaborating with writer Rayna McClendon on the story, while Alex Anfanger and Dan Schimpf are crafting the screenplay.
Trachtenberg has established himself as a filmmaker capable of bringing fresh perspectives to established franchises. His feature directorial debut, the 2016 thriller 10 Cloverfield Lane, demonstrated his ability to craft tense, compelling narratives. More recently, he has become closely associated with the Predator universe, directing the 2022 film Prey and the subsequent Predator: Badlands, along with the animated series Predator: Killer of Killers. His success with these projects has positioned him as a key figure in franchise filmmaking.
The untitled Sleeping Beauty project represents a significant shift in scope and source material for Trachtenberg, moving him from sci-fi action franchises into Disney’s classical fairy tale catalog. As an original film inspired by the classic story rather than a direct adaptation, the project has potential to offer a distinctive take on the beloved source material, consistent with Trachtenberg’s track record of reinvention.
Few additional details about the film’s direction, tone, or release timeline have been disclosed at this stage of development. The project’s early status suggests significant development time remains before the film reaches production.