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A recurring theme is the influence of social justice, identity politics, and political messaging in recent Hollywood productions. The panelists critique how movies like Predator: Badlands and the recent Predator entries resemble "woke" or virtue-signaling efforts that prioritize social messaging over storytelling. They ridicule attempts to insert "daddy issues," "toxic masculinity," or identity-based narratives that often feel forced, pandering, or detrimental to the core genre. For instance, the panel mockingly states that the predator has been turned into a "noble savage," emphasizing diversity and inclusivity while sacrificing authenticity.