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Predator: Badlands’ Opens No. 1 With $40 Million, Scores Franchise-Best $80 Million Global Debut

With a reported $105 million budget, staying power now matters for profitability.

Overview

  • The Dan Trachtenberg film led the domestic box office with $40 million, beating pre-release projections of $25–30 million.
  • Global opening weekend grosses reached about $80 million, the biggest launch in the franchise, topping 2004’s Alien vs. Predator unadjusted.
  • Audience reception was strong with an A- CinemaScore and broadly positive reviews, aided by the series’ first PG-13 theatrical rating.
  • Premium formats drove significant turnout, and international markets contributed meaningfully, including roughly Rs 9.30 crore in India and strong results in China, Mexico, and the U.K.
  • The movie’s Weyland-Yutani elements have prompted ongoing debate among fans and commentators over Predator continuity.