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"Predator: Badlands" Roars to Franchise-Best $40M Debut
9 Nov
Summary
- "Predator: Badlands" earns $40M in opening weekend
- Beats previous franchise record set by 2004's "Alien vs. Predator"
- Helps revive struggling October box office
On November 9th, 2025, the highly anticipated "Predator: Badlands" has emerged as the box office champion, collecting a better-than-expected $40 million in its debut weekend. This impressive feat has cemented a new franchise record, overtaking the previous high of $38 million (not adjusted for inflation) set by 2004's "Alien vs. Predator."
The sci-fi series, which ignited with the 1987 classic "Predator" starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, has continued to captivate audiences over the years with a string of sequels, reboots, and crossover films. "Predator: Badlands" has now revived a moribund box office, which had been plagued by a series of flops in October, including "Tron: Ares" and "The Smashing Machine."
With its PG-13 rating and the draw of premium large formats like IMAX and Dolby, "Predator: Badlands" has managed to outperform initial expectations. The film's positive reviews and strong word-of-mouth, including an "A-" grade on CinemaScore exit polls, have further contributed to its success. The global box office tally for "Predator: Badlands" currently stands at $80 million, a promising start for the $105 million-budgeted tentpole.
