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‘Predator: Badlands’ Crosses $150 Million Worldwide, Closing In on Franchise Box-Office Record

Strong reviews and premium-format momentum are helping the PG-13 reinvention rack up milestones even as week-to-week drops test its staying power.

Overview

  • After its third weekend, the film earned an estimated $6.25 million domestically for a $76.3 million North American total and placed No. 3 despite losing 625 theaters.
  • Global grosses stand at about $159.6 million (North America $76.3 million, international $83.3 million), pushing it past the $150 million milestone.
  • It is less than $1 million behind 2018’s The Predator ($160.5 million) worldwide; some outlets already count it as the series’ top grosser, reflecting differing tallies and cutoffs.
  • Reception remains strong, with Rotten Tomatoes scores around 86% from critics and 95% from audiences, and reviewers highlighting the adventurous, franchise-refreshing approach.
  • Collider also reports the movie now ranks fifth among 20th Century Studios’ releases in the Disney era by its accounting, while the director says a new Alien vs. Predator crossover is not in development despite his interest.