Dan Trachtenberg Developing Sleeping Beauty-Inspired Movie at Disney — So Where Does That Leave Predator?
Director Dan Trachtenberg has been tapped by Disney to develop a Sleeping Beauty-inspired film that will reimagine the classic fairy tale in a new direction. Trachtenberg has built significant momentum after successfully revitalizing the Predator franchise with several well-received projects, including the 2022 film Prey, the animated Predator: Killer of Killers, and last year’s Predator: Badlands.
The announcement has left fans wondering about the future of the Predator franchise following Trachtenberg’s commitment to this new Disney initiative. The Sleeping Beauty project is in early development, with reports indicating the director will take the classic story in an entirely new creative direction. While details remain sparse, Trachtenberg is also reportedly in pre-production on an undisclosed project.
This move marks an expansion of Trachtenberg’s portfolio beyond the sci-fi action genre he has become known for within the Predator universe. The timing raises questions about whether Trachtenberg will continue leading the Predator franchise or pivot toward other major studio projects.