Archive · 10 Nov 2025
Predator: Badlands Sets Franchise Record with $80 Million Global Opening
A new Predator movie called 'Predator: Badlands' just came out and made a lot of money on its first weekend, earning $80 million all around the world.
It did so well that it broke the record for the biggest opening weekend ever in the Predator movie series.
The movie is about a young alien hunter who is the main character this time, not the bad guy, and he teams up with a robot scientist on a faraway planet.
Even though it cost a lot to make, its strong start means it might make enough money to be profitable.
People seem to really like the movie, with good reviews and a high score from moviegoers.
'Predator: Badlands' set a new franchise record with an $80 million worldwide opening weekend.
The film earned $40 million domestically in North America, surpassing previous franchise openings.
It is the eighth film in the 'Predator' franchise, which began in 1987.
The movie features Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi as a young Predator protagonist and Elle Fanning as an android researcher.
With a budget of $105 million, the film's week-to-week performance will determine its profitability.
- Who
- Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, Elle Fanning, Dan Trachtenberg, Patrick Aison, and franchise fans.
- What
- The movie 'Predator: Badlands' achieved a record-breaking worldwide opening weekend of $80 million, with $40 million domestically, exceeding expectations.
- When
- The film had its opening weekend recently, following the worst North American box office weekend of 2025. It was released in India on November 7.
- Where
- The film opened domestically in North America and internationally, leading the domestic box office.
- Why
- The film's success is attributed to its fresh take on the sci-fi genre, the protagonist role of the Predator, positive reviews, and an 'A-' CinemaScore from moviegoers.
Box Office Performance
Franchise History
Opening Weekend Success
Box Office Performance
Predator: Badlands achieved a franchise-best opening of $40 million domestically and $80 million worldwide, exceeding expectations and revitalizing the box office.
Franchise History
The Predator franchise has had varying success over its installments, with some entries like Alien vs. Predator having strong openings, while others, like Prey and Predator: Killer of Killers, were released on streaming platforms without theatrical releases.
- Director
- Dan Trachtenberg
- Writer
- Patrick Aison
- Lead Actors
- Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, Elle Fanning
- Domestic Opening Weekend
- $40 million
- Worldwide Opening Weekend
- $80 million
- Production Budget
- $105 million
- Franchise Installment
- Eighth
- Original Predator Release Year
- 1987
