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Record ‘Predator: Badlands’ Debut and Indie Acclaim Mark Elle Fanning’s 2025 Breakthrough

The twin successes boost awards momentum, spotlighting her push for equal recognition of genre films.

Overview

  • Predator: Badlands opened to $40 million domestically, a new high for the Predator franchise with Fanning leading the cast.
  • Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value posted strong limited-release numbers as critics singled out Fanning’s supporting turn.
  • Fanning, a Golden Globe nominee, framed the moment as a new chapter in her career after earlier shifts such as The Great.
  • She emphasized that genre work deserves awards consideration, citing recent examples as evidence that perceptions are widening.
  • Playing two characters in Predator: Badlands, she described the role’s acting and physical demands and said she is in New York juggling press for both films.