“Badlands Sets Franchise Record with $80M Global Box Office Debut”
20th Century Studios and Disney’s latest film, Predator: Badlands, launched this weekend, achieving an impressive $80 million global box office debut. The film has made a significant impact in both domestic and international markets, breaking franchise records in its opening weekend.
Franchise Record-Breaking Performance
Predator: Badlands’ $80 million opening is notable for being the highest in the nearly 40-year history of the Predator franchise. This figure includes $40 million from international markets, ensuring an even split between domestic and global revenues.
Comparison with Previous Films
The film surpassed the previous record set by the 2018 installment, which earned $73.5 million in its opening weekend. In terms of international performance, Badlands placed as the second-largest debut in franchise history, only behind the original Predator film, which earned $48.9 million overseas.
- Predator: Badlands: $80 million global debut
- 2018’s Predator: $73.5 million opening
- Original Predator: $48.9 million international debut
Success in International Markets
Badlands demonstrated remarkable strength across various international markets. It achieved the top spot in several countries, including the UK, Spain, Mexico, Australia, and Korea. Most notably, it recorded the best launch ever for a Predator film in multiple territories such as Brazil and India.
In China, the film performed notably well, with Maoyan projecting a final box office of $14 million. This marks the first studio film to debut at No. 1 in the Chinese box office since Jurassic World Rebirth in July.
Top International Markets
| Market | Box Office (in million $) |
|---|---|
| China | 7.4 |
| UK | 3.2 |
| Mexico | 2.3 |
| France | 1.8 |
| Japan | 1.7 |
Industry Outlook
The success of Predator: Badlands arrives in a challenging time for the box office. Its strong performance has been a positive sign for the film industry, indicating a promising trajectory for upcoming releases. The movie performed especially well in markets like Korea, holding the number one spot from Wednesday to Sunday, bolstered by positive word-of-mouth and critical acclaim.
Overall, Predator: Badlands has successfully revitalized interest in the franchise and has set a high bar for future entries and other films in the industry for the remainder of the year.
