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Predator: Badlands Becomes Top-Grossing Entry in Predator/AVP Franchise

A $105 million budget plus steep weekly drops leaves theatrical profitability uncertain.

Overview

  • Reported totals now stand at about $180 million worldwide, including roughly $88.2 million in North America and $91.8 million internationally.
  • The film has overtaken 2004’s Alien vs. Predator (about $177.4 million) to claim the franchise’s all-time global box-office lead.
  • Exhibitor data shows sharp erosion late in the run, with a fifth-weekend gross around $1.8–$1.9 million, a drop of about 61%, and a loss of 670 North American theaters.
  • With production costs reported at $105 million before marketing, analysts say a digital release could arrive in early January 2026 under Disney’s typical 60-day PVOD window, though no date is announced.
  • Audience reception remains notably strong for the series, including an A- CinemaScore.