Predator: Badlands Director Confirms the Whole Predator Carrying an Android Idea Was Inspired by Chewbacca Carrying C-3PO in Star Wars | SDCC 2025

If you've seen The Empire Strikes Back, you'll probably remember Chewbacca carrying C-3PO in pieces on his back during the escape from Cloud City scene. It's a scene that has gone on to be featured in various merchandise and even the LEGO Star Wars games. Now, it has become the unlikely inspiration behind the central idea of the upcoming Predator: Badlands movie.