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Predator: Badlands Becomes Top-Grossing Entry in 38-Year Franchise at $177.5 Million

The Dan Trachtenberg release nudged past Alien vs. Predator on reported totals after Disney had earlier cited a currency-adjusted lead.

Overview

  • Deadline reports a $177.5 million global haul, edging 2004’s Alien vs. Predator at $177.4 million for the franchise crown.
  • 'Badlands' launched with an $80 million global debut ($40 million domestic), the best opening for a Predator film.
  • Domestic earnings now lead the series at about $88 million, with roughly $89.3 million from overseas markets.
  • Top international territories include China ($15.1 million), the UK ($7 million), Mexico ($5.7 million), France ($5 million) and Japan ($4.3 million).
  • The film earned an A- CinemaScore and follows Trachtenberg’s Hulu hit Prey, though its production budget is about $105 million before marketing.