There’s been speculation that Predator 6: Badlands could mark the long-awaited return of Arnold Schwarzenegger to the franchise that helped solidify his action hero legacy. While no official confirmations have surfaced, recent leaks and behind-the-scenes discussions suggest that the upcoming film might bring back Dutch Schafer, decades after his first battle with the extraterrestrial hunter.

Rumors indicate that Predator 6: Badlands will shift the action to the unforgiving terrain of the American Midwest, where a series of brutal, unexplained 𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁ings draw the attention of a reclusive Dutch. Living off the grid since his last encounter with the Predator, Dutch is forced back into action when a new breed of the alien hunters arrives, targeting a military research facility experimenting with Yautja technology.

For years, Schwarzenegger’s return to Predator has been a subject of debate. While he turned down a cameo in The Predator (2018) due to script concerns, the actor’s recent cryptic social media activity—featuring a familiar jungle backdrop and the quote “Not done yet.”—has fueled speculation that he may finally step back into the role. Insiders claim the film may take a Logan-style approach, portraying an aging but still formidable Dutch in a brutal, survival-driven showdown.