'Prey' Director Reveals Details About Naru's Mother, Hints at Introduction of a Female Yautja

The director of 'Prey' has confirmed that the team is working on a significant new character and is consciously moving away from the franchise's established clichés.

Following the success of the sci-fi action film 'Prey,' the creators have begun sharing initial details about a possible sequel. Director Dan Trachtenberg has lifted the veil of secrecy surrounding one of the key characters in the future story—Naru's mother.

Crafting the Character's Persona

According to Trachtenberg, the team hasn't yet finalized the character's visual appearance. Currently, the primary focus is on her personality and role in the plot. The director noted that a female Yautja has so far appeared exclusively in comics and has never been portrayed in live-action films before.

Trachtenberg emphasized that the artists haven't started full-scale design work yet—the creators first want to understand who Naru's mother is in terms of her identity and motivation.

No Direct Comic Adaptations, Emphasis on Yautja Culture

Trachtenberg specifically noted that the creators do not intend to literally translate the character from printed sources to the screen. According to him, the character's introduction should be unexpected for audiences, and the team aims to avoid formulaic solutions.

The director added that the new character will be built around 'what cool elements Yautja culture can offer,' with a more thoughtful and focused approach, rather than simply repeating familiar visual elements.

Hint at a Sequel Appeared in the Film's Finale

It's worth recalling that in the closing scenes of 'Prey,' viewers see a ship arriving with Naru's mother—precisely at the moment the protagonist picks up a sword and prepares to enter a new battle. This episode served as an obvious narrative hook for a potential story continuation.

The Film's Success Paves the Way for New Stories

'Prey' became the highest-grossing project in the entire franchise, significantly increasing the likelihood of sequels. Additional interest surrounds Naru's fate: the heroine is on the Yautja home planet, and future films could theoretically pit her directly against Naru in a confrontation.

If the studio's plans materialize, audiences can expect a deeper immersion into the world of the alien race and an expansion of the series' mythology—with new characters and unexpected plot twists.