Overview
- The 20th Century Studios release led the Friday box office with $15.6 million, boosting projections to roughly $36–$38.5 million for the weekend, above prerelease tracking.
- Audiences awarded an A- CinemaScore, the best in the franchise, while Rotten Tomatoes shows about 85% from critics with a 96% verified audience score.
- Industry estimates say the opening is poised to lead standalone Predator entries and could challenge Alien vs. Predator’s unadjusted $38.4 million series opening mark.
- Reporting lists the production budget near $105 million, with wide availability in IMAX and other premium formats supporting turnout.
- Weyland-Yutani references are fueling discussion of broader franchise connections, and analysts expect a VOD and streaming window in early 2026 based on recent Disney release patterns.