In the ever-expanding universe of Disney’s properties, some franchises are starting to show unexpected connections that have fans buzzing with excitement.Following the release of the trailer for the upcoming film Predator: Badlands, which features the skull of an alien from the 1996 sci-fi classic Independence Day, some fans are beginning to speculate about the possibility of a shared universe between Predator, Alien, and Independence Day.What makes this even more interesting is that, like Predator and Alien, Roland Emmerich’s 1996 sci-fi disaster flick also resides under the Disney umbrella, following the 2019 acquisition of 20th Century Fox.Could Disney be planning to merge these three iconic franchises into one expansive universe? Here’s everything we know so far.Credit: Inside the MagicPredator and Alien Is Definitely Happeninghe appearance of the Independence Day alien skull in Badlands has certainly raised eyebrows.In a recent interview with The Movie Podcast, director Dan Trachtenberg, who helmed the 2022 Predator prequel, Prey, and also this year’s anime anthology film Predator: Killer of Killers, confirmed that the skull is indeed from Independence Day.For fans of both Predator and Independence Day, this is an exciting development that hints at a future where the two universes may collide—undoubtedly alongside Alien, with which Badlands is already confirmed to be connected through the Weyland-Yutani droid Thia (Elle Fanning).Credit: 20th Century StudiosAn Independence Day Reboot Remains UnconfirmedAs of now, the idea of a shared universe between the three properties is entirely speculative, but it’s not out of the question. The move to bring these franchises under one roof makes a crossover not only possible but plausible.While Predator and Alien have already intersected in the 2004 and 2007 Alien vs. Predator films, Independence Day has yet to play a role in that shared space. However, with Disney now at the helm, the potential for crossovers between these blockbuster sci-fi franchises is a huge possibility.The Independence Day franchise itself, despite being a cultural touchstone of the 90s, has been somewhat dormant in recent years.An attempt to relaunch the franchise in 2016 with the sequel Resurgence didn’t take off like Fox had hoped. Three years later, Disney acquired the IP. Then, in 2022, rumors began circulating that an Independence Day TV series was in development, but nothing has been announced since.Credit: 20th Century StudiosRelated: ‘Alien vs. Predator’ Land Killed by Disney, Attractions and Experiences ScrappedThe Possibilities for a Three-Way Crossover Are HugeThe success of Predator: Badlands and the upcoming Alien TV series could indicate that a similar strategy for Independence Day might be in the works, either as a revival of the original or as part of a larger shared universe with Predator and Alien.Whether Disney will commit to this shared universe remains to be seen, but fans can’t help but wonder what a Predator, Alien, and Independence Day crossover could look like.Will we see more hints dropped in upcoming films and TV shows? We’ll just have to wait and see.For now, it’s all speculation, but Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox has undoubtedly opened the door for some exciting possibilities in the future.Predator: Badlands releases in theaters on November 7.Would you like to see a crossover between Predator, Alien, and Independence Day? Share your ideas with us in the comments below!The post Disney’s ‘Independence Day’ Reboot: Everything We Know appeared first on Inside the Magic.