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New Zealand Actor Tops Predator Box Office
6 Apr
Summary
- Actor starred in Predator: Badlands, breaking box office records.
- Film grossed over $184M worldwide last fall.
- Actor also featured in independent thriller and upcoming indie films.

A New Zealand actor achieved significant recognition for their role in the recent blockbuster, Predator: Badlands. This film, directed by Dan Trachtenberg, not only broke the franchise's opening weekend box office record but also became its highest-grossing movie to date, earning over $184 million globally in the fall of 2025.
Beyond this major success, the actor recently concluded filming for Alex Liu's independent thriller, God Bless You, Mr. Kopu. They are currently engaged in production for the New Zealand independent film Whyte Christmas. Their prior work includes credits such as Red, White & Brass and the limited series The Panthers, which led to their recognition as a TIFF Rising Star in 2021.